Today is Valentine’s Day and LEGO has recently released a video showing some strangers going out on their first dates while breaking the ice using the new LEGO Botanical Collection sets. The three couples engage in conversation using the Flower Bouquet (10280) and the Bonsai Tree (10281) that is set in between them. This relieves some of the tension that is inherently set when people go on first dates and it hopefully encourages others to try it when they go on dates. LEGO has been pushing the LEGO 18+ product strategy a lot since its introduction last year and it has paid off for them as more adults have gotten into building LEGO in recent years. This is evident by the fact that the two sets have been currently out of stock at all retailers after its release last month and are hard pressed to catch any restocks that pop up...

For those who are interested, LEGO is now selling character keychains from the Friends TV series. There is one for each of the main characters of the show and they cost $5.99 each. It’s nothing too interesting but there are people who collect LEGO keychains. • Ross Keyring (854117)• Chandler Keyring (854118)• Joey Keyring (854119)• Rachel Keyring (854120)• Monica Keyring (854121)• Phoebe Keyring (854122) Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Although the LEGO Technic McLaren Senna GTR (42123) has been out for a while now, LEGO has just released a video of set. LEGO Designer Aurélien Rouge talk the process of creating the car. One challenge he mentions is the V8 engine for the car which uses smaller elements to create which is connected to the real axle. Another thing is the authenticity of the Senna using stickers for the detailing and sponsors. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The Toy Association 2021 Toy of the Year Awards have been announced today and LEGO has been declared the winner in a few categories. LEGO was nominated in seven different categories and they have won in the following: Construction Toy of the Year • LEGO Star Wars The Razor Crest (75292) Playset of the Year • LEGO Super Mario Bowser’s Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set (71369) Specialty Toy of the Year • LEGO Ideas Grand Piano (21323) Collectible of the Year • LEGO Super Mario Character Packs (71361) Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has released the official trailer for the upcoming season of LEGO Ninjago – The Island. Misako, Master Wu, and Clutch Powers has gone missing after going on an expedition and the ninjas are going to look for them on a brand new adventure. They encounter the Keepers of the Amulet and get captured but somehow get free. Along with the show, LEGO will also be releasing four sets based on the new season that will be released on March 1. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran