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The LEGO Group is celebrating diversity and inclusivity with its LEGO Everyone is Awesome buildable display model. The set is inspired by the iconic rainbow flag which is used as a symbol of love and acceptance by the LGBTQIA+ community and features 11 monochrome mini figures each with its own individual hairstyle and rainbow colour. The set will officially be launched on 1 June to mark the start of Pride Month and is designed by VP, design, Matthew Ashton.
He explained that he wanted to create a model that symbolises inclusivity and celebrates everyone, no matter how they identify or who they love. The set was also a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community within the LEGO Group and amongst the brand’s adult fans.
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On Thursday, the LEGO Group announced that its new LGBTQIA+ set “goes on sale on June 1, to mark the start of Pride Month.”
“Inspired by the iconic rainbow flag,” the 346-piece set “features 11 monochrome minifigures each with its own individual hairstyle and rainbow colour” LEGO says in an announcement touting the new product.
“I wanted to create a model that symbolises inclusivity and celebrates everyone, no matter how they identify or who they love,” set designer and Vice President of Design Matthew Ashton said, adding that the set is also a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community within the LEGO Group and amongst the brand’s adult fans.