The universe of Stranger Things has never been so close to his audience: the Sottosopra, in fact, in the brick version remains one of the objects of desire of the Netflix serial cult that launched Millie Bobby Brown. To celebrate January 28 in style, International Lego Dayabsolutely cannot be missing in the story, between cinema and TV, of the ten most coveted sets.
To always remain among the jewels of the small screen, there are at least two settings that a true fan recognizes on the fly: Leonard and Sheldon’s house in The Big Bang Theory and the Central Perk by FRIENDS. Those who define themselves as nerds at 360°, on the other hand, can only appreciate the meticulous reconstruction of the offices of The Officea legendary comedy that takes laughter to another level.
Taking a leap, however, among the films capable of leaving their mark, one cannot but mention the franchises that have hit the box office, not only AvatarsStar Wars and Harry Potter but also the Marvel cinecomics dedicated to Avengers and DC Comics ones like The Batman with Robert Pattinson.
From Katy Perry to David Beckham, everyone is crazy about LEGO. And not only those who, like Chris Pratt and Gillian Anderson, have their own minifigure version (dedicated, of course, to their most famous characters, in the sagas of Jurassic World and The X-Files).
Here, then, are ten not to be missed for true enthusiasts.
1. FRIENDS
Central Perk, with the iconic sofa symbol of the series, has been recreated with all the details, from the coffee cups to the stage. Plus, of course, the 7 LEGO minifigures of Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, Phoebe and Gunther. The set was created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FRIENDS.
2. THE BIG BANG THEORY
Leonard and Sheldon’s living room with telescope, blackboard and even DNA display is one of the most iconic environments on TV. In the LEGO version it is populated by the 7 minifigures of the protagonists: Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Howard, Raj, Amy and Bernadette. Woe to you, though, if you don’t reserve his corner on the sofa for Sheldon!
3. AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER
The sets created to celebrate the global success of the second Avatar film, which has now exceeded two billion dollars at the box office, feature all the locations of Pandora together with the protagonists. This one in particular recalls Jake and Neytiri’s first flight on the banshee and includes a model with glow-in-the-dark parts.
4. THE BATMAN
The Bat Man has just returned to the scene thanks to Robert Pattinson. That’s why the new sets take up all the details of this new incarnation, with the Batmobile equipped with the latest generation gadgets.
5. STAR WARS – DARTH VADER
Darth Vader will forever remain one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema and in the brick version the helmet of his armor is even more imposing and terrifying.
6. AVENGERS – THE GLOVE OF THANOS
Symbol of creation, but above all of destruction, the Gauntlet of Thanos is one of the most powerful weapons in the Marvel universe. The Infinity Stones embedded in it changed the fate of the Avengers forever. And LEGO has revived it in all its grandeur.
7. THE OFFICE
The Office has redefined comedy on TV. Thanks to Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fisher, Mindy Kaling and the rest of the iconic cast, just look at this set of bricks to understand what all the characters are up to and who they are, in an environment that is nothing short of iconic.
8.STRANGER THINGS
The Upside Down comes to life in all its detail thanks to more than 2,200 pieces that build the Byers’ house with a furnished porch, living room, dining room and Will’s bedroom. Dining area includes an armchair, boxes of Christmas lights, fantasy game rulebook sticker and a potted plant. The penthouse includes a sticker element with a design of a Mind Flayer and a wizard hat for “Will the Wise”. There are even creepers!
9. HARRY POTTER – SEPT 20 YEARS
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the release of de The philosopher’s Stone, LEGO dedicates one of its largest and most complex sets to the icons of Hogwarts. Includes iconic artifacts such as Harry’s wand and glasses, a tray of potions, Tom Riddle’s diary, the golden snitch, a Hogwarts scarf, as Hedwig delivers her school of witchcraft admission letter. The set also includes 3 anniversary-exclusive golden minifigures – Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall and Rubeus Hagrid – and a stand decorated with a celebratory tile.
10. QUEER EYES
The Fab Four from the iconic Netflix reality show open the doors to their loft. Fans of the series know that in their headquarters there are Mosaic Legos with portraits of the protagonists on the walls and now even Italian fans can boast a brick portrait thanks to the Mosaic Maker of Florence.
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Source: Vanity Fair
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