Fun Legos Set For Grown-ups and Kids
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Close-up of Lego Big Bang Theory Box |
I just treated myself to the Lego Big Bang Theory set. No, I didn't buy it for the grandkids, I bought it for myself! I am a huge fan of the TV series The Big Bang Theory and I have loved Legos since my kids were little and we played with the plastic bricks together. When my girls were small there were no sets of Legos like there are now. We had to use our own creativity to make things. Once the grandchildren came along, Legos got even more interesting with the wonderful sets to complete. Trust me, this Grandma has purchased loads of those sets for the granddaughters! Suffice it to say, Grandma had just as much fun with the building as the girls did!
As I mentioned before, I am an avid fan of The Big Bang Theory on television. Just about every night in the hour before prime time viewing begins; my husband and I watch the syndicated reruns of the show. I started noticing that they were doing promos using Lego characters to promote the Lego Batman movie and one evening I said to my hubby, "I wish they had a real set for the Big Bang Theory." My husband replied in his logical way with, "Well, they must have one because they are showing them like they do." After rolling my eyes just a tad, I picked up my cell phone and looked it up on Amazon. Much to my delight, there is one! Ask me how long it took to hit the "buy" button! If you said, "No longer than it takes to log in." ... you would be correct!
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Just opened Lego Big Bang Theory box |
So, it came yesterday and of course I had to build it! The picture on the right is right after I opened the box and was ready to start building. If you haven't purchased a Legos set before, you might not know that the pieces are in numbered bags and you get an instruction book to follow. The instructions are simple for a child to follow. Basically pictures with no text are provided on each page. The page shows you a picture of the pieces that you will need for that step and then how to place them together.
The fun thing about the instruction book for the Lego Big Bang Theory set is that there is a page that tells about the television series and a page that identifies each of the main characters of the sitcom with a picture and a short little bio. As I began building and went from page to page; I was tickled to see that every once in a while there was a small image of one of the characters with a quote from one of the episodes of the series. That was a fun little surprise!
It took me about 2 1/2 hours to completely build the set. There are a lot of little pieces to sort through but it was easy to follow the directions on each page. My only disappointment in the set is that it isn't very big and there are so many little things to build and place that it looks cramped. Because it is so small, it is really kind of hard to see everything. Then again, that is kind of fun because you have to take your time to find all of the hidden little treasures.
I think it is fun that they included all of the main characters in the set. There is Sheldon, Leonard, Howard, Raj, Penny, Bernadette and Amy along with Raj's little dog. All in all it was a fun set to build and it is fun to have it setting out as a conversation piece in our home.
This would make a wonderful gift for the Lego fan on your gift list, especially if they also happen to be a fan of the show The Big Bang Theory. In fact, I plan to order another one to give to my son-in-law for his birthday this year. I know he will get a real kick out of it!
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View of my completed set |
I thought you might enjoy seeing a view of my set on display in our living room. As you can see there is a lot of detail in this little set.
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Bev, I'm glad you found a set that really floats your boat. There are so many neat playsets available nowadays. Time to let that inner child out for some fun! It looks like a really great set and I'm sure your SIL will enjoy his gift.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to have a Lego set that reflects a favorite show, Beverly. I can see why you enjoyed building your 'Big Bang Theory' set. I agree that we definitely do need to let our inner child out once it awhile. It keeps us young!
ReplyDeleteOh, how fun! We enjoy The Big Bang Theory, too. I think I saw a commercial once with the Legos but it didn't quite register until I read your review. Bet this gift idea going to fly off the shelves - even my mother-in-law loved that show (she was in her 80s). Thanks for the fun review. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteTruly one of the most fabulous things about Legos is that they are fun for all ages! I am so glad you found and bought your Big Bang Theory Lego Set. I am giggling a little over here as I read that you had to put it together immediately. We really are just big kids in adult clothes!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea! I LOVE it. Big Bang Theory is my favorite show ever. And I've always liked Legos (except when stepping on them when the kids were young!)... excellent review. Thank you for spreading the news.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen the show, but I know how much my son loved building things with Legos!
ReplyDeleteWow, I didn't know they had the Big Bang Theory Legos - what fun and I love that they've even included Cinnamon. I might have to start dropping hints myself :)
ReplyDeleteI love legos except when stepping on them so having a lego set about the Big Bang Theory would be very cool!
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