Agreed, if you're only going to get one the orchid is a fun sturdy build with some nice parts usage and a good looking display piece. The bonsai tree is a close second for me it looks great on a shelf and i enjoy watching people double take when they realise it's covered in frogs. It would take number one if dusting it wasn't such a challenge. The bouquets are not easy to keep clean either without knocking something off but generaly the dust is not as noticeable.
i was able to snag the orchid on sale about a month ago at walmart for 40$. now im seeing them pop back up in lego stores for more, im glad though because this set deserves it and i hate the bouquets and arrangements. love all the other botanicals tho
MY TAKES (IF I MAY): - Dried Flower Centerpiece - CONFIMRED TO BE RETIRED; only released last year..guess it wasn't that popular? - Bonsai Tree - KEEP ON SHELVES FOR A FEW MORE YEARS; its still an amazing-looking set, and with the Botanical range reaching a new popularity peak, I think new fans would love to own it - Flower Bouquet (2021) - SHOULD BE RETIRED as it pales in comparison to the Wildflower one AND the upcoming Pretty Pink one, plus some of the build techniques in that set are slightly out-of-date compared to what the recent/new sets feature now - Orchid - MAYBE 1-2 MORE YEARS, but will deffo be replaced by the new mini orchid - Succulents - 1-2 MORE YEARS as the new mini pot plants are kind of an upgrade to them
Agreed, if you're only going to get one the orchid is a fun sturdy build with some nice parts usage and a good looking display piece. The bonsai tree is a close second for me it looks great on a shelf and i enjoy watching people double take when they realise it's covered in frogs. It would take number one if dusting it wasn't such a challenge. The bouquets are not easy to keep clean either without knocking something off but generaly the dust is not as noticeable.
Yes! Agree with your second place. I only recently discovered paint brushes are great for dusting. And I almost called out the frogs, an amazing idea.
i was able to snag the orchid on sale about a month ago at walmart for 40$. now im seeing them pop back up in lego stores for more, im glad though because this set deserves it and i hate the bouquets and arrangements. love all the other botanicals tho
Orchid continues to brighten the room every time I see it, glad you got one!
MY TAKES (IF I MAY):
- Dried Flower Centerpiece - CONFIMRED TO BE RETIRED; only released last year..guess it wasn't that popular?
- Bonsai Tree - KEEP ON SHELVES FOR A FEW MORE YEARS; its still an amazing-looking set, and with the Botanical range reaching a new popularity peak, I think new fans would love to own it
- Flower Bouquet (2021) - SHOULD BE RETIRED as it pales in comparison to the Wildflower one AND the upcoming Pretty Pink one, plus some of the build techniques in that set are slightly out-of-date compared to what the recent/new sets feature now
- Orchid - MAYBE 1-2 MORE YEARS, but will deffo be replaced by the new mini orchid
- Succulents - 1-2 MORE YEARS as the new mini pot plants are kind of an upgrade to them
Good takes on each set