11695 coins and don’t ask them what they’re doing Wednesday night! Far from being “stupid”, Lego enthusiasts use patience and ingenuity to build a set of more than 3,000 pieces. Cars, monuments, flowers, paintings… In recent years, the Danish brand has diversified greatly, to the delight of adults, more and more of whom are succumbing to the little brick. And it is an enthusiast himself who writes these few lines. As Christmas approaches, Lego enthusiasts and their loved ones are saying more about this cumbersome passion.
1. 21.061 Notre-Dame de Paris
This is a set that appeals to, among others, Parisians. The majestic appearance regained by Notre-Dame after the 2019 fire was engraved in the brick by Lego. “What’s nice about its assembly is that it is done according to the different stages of construction of the cathedral,” explains Marie. You feel like you’re one of the builders. »
This 4,383-piece brick model measures over 33cm high, 22cm wide and 41cm deep. “For the moment, it sits on my living room table,” confides this 40-year-old Parisian, a history buff. “Adults don’t feel like they’re putting together children’s toys, but rather a decorative object. We can even stage constructed sets,” develops Marie, who secretly dreams of the Millennium Falcon, an immense Star Wars ship of 7,500 pieces, which makes it one of the largest Lego models.
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2. 76.218 The Holy of Holies
To obtain these sets, it is better to use means… Lego. Because yes, the large models to be built are also a question of money. Christmas or birthdays are welcome. “I gave “The Holy of Holies” to my parents for a birthday,” Fiona remembers. It was around €250. They are fans of the Marvel universe. » The creation depicts memorable scenes from Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. And by adding a few characters to the nine offered in the box, we reach 3,000 pieces of happiness.
A passion that came late. “When I was little, we didn’t have Lego,” assures the 29-year-old young woman. I think it’s a delusion of old dynamic executives. » For the record, Ivan and Pascale, Fiona’s parents, each take turns building a piece of the building. So, Lego doesn’t necessarily mean solo.
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3. 31.203 The World Map
You are probably wondering why the attack on this paper mentions “11.695”. Well, imagine that this is the number of pieces that the “The World Map” set contains. And who better than the companion of a brick enthusiast to talk about it. “I thought it was beautiful when I gave it to him,” says Mathilde, 37 years old. It’s almost modern art. »
The painting, which took no less than seven evenings (and early nights) to assemble, measures 1.22 m diagonal and 1.04 m long. “It allowed me to watch my series in peace. It gives everyone time. » Everyone has their own cultural passion. Today, this set, priced at €249.99, sits like a work of art in the Louvre, in the living room of Mathilde and her darling.
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4. 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37
During an unplanned leave of absence, a little time was offered to me to start building the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37. To try to afford it, I did not bet everything on my salary of journalist, but more on the jackpot and other vouchers. Currently priced at €449.99 on the Lego website, I managed to get it for just under €200. Which remains a budget.
Here again, the pleasure is there, as is the dream element. I find myself enjoying getting annoyed when I have to hide my fingers in a car which, in the end, still measures the length of a desk (60 cm). Not without humor, I can boast of having a Lamborghini. And I can’t be the only one who plays it. Because yes, building a Lego, even with 3,696 pieces, remains a game, perhaps as addictive as video games or even reading articles on the application 20 Minutes. Hoping to have made you want to tackle an XXL set. Please feel free to leave us your comments.
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