LEGO Botanical Roses Review
DISCLOSURE -THIS ITEM WAS GIFTED TO THE REVIEWER FOR THE PURPOSES OF WRITING THE REVIEW. ALL THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ARE THE REVIEWER’S OWN.
Reviewed by Cath Joyce
Valentine’s Day is all about showing appreciation for the ones we love. While traditional flowers, especially roses, are a popular choice, they don’t last very long – no matter how much you’ve spent on them! Within days, those beautiful petals start to droop, and before you know it, your pricey bouquet ends up in the bin. But this year, I’ve found the perfect alternative – LEGO flowers! The Botanical Roses are a stunning, creative, and long-lasting Valentine’s gift and are not only much cheaper than a fresh bouquet but the added bonus is there’s none of the hassle of trimming the ends, keeping them watered or watching them wilt!
Inside the box, are all the pieces you need to make two beautifully designed LEGO roses with adjustable stems. Depending on who the LEGO fan is in your relationship, you can either make them yourself and present them fully built, looking every bit the romantic hero or, for a bit of fun, build them together as part of your Valentine’s celebration, making them a gift and an experience all in one!
LEGO’s designers have done a fantastic job capturing the essence of real roses. The deep red petals curve elegantly, the green stems, complete with tiny brown thorns, add to the authenticity, and once placed in a vase, they genuinely resemble the real thing. But unlike real flowers, these won’t need water, won’t make a mess, and certainly won’t turn brown and crispy after a few days.
Like all LEGO sets, the pieces are neatly packed into little bags, making the building process simple and stress-free. The instruction booklet gives a step-by-step guide and is really easy to follow. Whether you’re a seasoned LEGO builder or someone who hasn’t touched a brick in years, putting these roses together is not only fun but incredibly satisfying too as you see the flower develop.
Standing at just over 10 inches (26 cm) tall, they’re the perfect size for displaying in a vase and if you really want to impress, you can pair them with some of the other LEGO flowers sets which include Sunflowers, Tulips and Daffodils. You can also add them to one of the beautiful Flower Bouquets to create an everlasting floral masterpiece.
If your partner is a LEGO fan, then these LEGO Botanical Roses are the perfect gift. But even if they’ve never built a LEGO set before, they’ll still love the charm of these roses and they might even discover a new love for LEGO making present buying in the future super easy!
Let’s also not forget the sustainability factor, because in today’s world, eco-friendly gifts are more important than ever. Unlike real flowers, which are grown, transported, and then discarded within a week, LEGO Roses are a waste-free, guilt-free alternative.
For the price of a fairly average bouquet, LEGO Roses offer something far more special – fun, creativity, and a keepsake that lasts forever. They won’t die, they won’t shed their petals and you won’t need to spend a small fortune just because it’s February 14th.
LEGO BOTANICALS Roses (Set 40460), Age 7+
Rating: 5/5
RRP: £12.99
Available at the Official LEGO Shop: www.lego.com