LEGO Ideas The Botanical Garden

[@Crackalacking_Z]

Blind people can smell flowers, look at his alternate face (16:28), that's totally a "mhmmm, something smells nice" expression ... lovely set

[@SO-ym3zs]

Never mind that there's a vast world of sounds and textures in nature, too.

[@vokhev]

Having visited a botanical garder with a blind person, they can definitely enjoy these activities. As you said, the sound and smells are a big part of that but the descriptions by the people with them brought immense joy and there were some plants that we were allowed to touch like bushes and tree trunks. Not to mention that a person with a white cane is not necessarily completely blind and could appreciate the sights that could just be more blurry to them. I think it's a very good idea to have included this figure.

[@legobrickabrac]

This set looks exactly like a local Orangery when was in full oporation looked exactly like this set, exact same scale to. The place is in ruins now but honestly its identical to this.

[@elzekloen]

It immediately reminded me of my father's friend, who had studied biology and went blind later in life. They'd visit botanical gardens together to feel the plants, making elaborate tape recordings of all their observations. There are a lot of characteristics of plants that you can feel, especially if they're sturdy (dead, dried out plants also work very well for this since they're a bit stronger). A lot of major plant families can be recognised in this way, if you care to take the time to learn. I'd get to come with them as a little kid and explore the botanical gardens on my own, so I have very fond memories of it. I'm not sure if I'll get this set because it's very expensive, but if I do that figure will feel like a little tribute to Klaas.

[@clopec]

If one just wants to look at a flower, why not look at a picture of a flower? A blind person can't feel the texture of a plant or smell a plant through a picture, so there is a more fundamental reason to go on-site. Accommodating guides can tailor the experience for different persons based on their needs. I visited a small border guard museum with a blind relative. Normally visitors were restricted to looking at the weapons on display, but for my relative, they made an exception, and he was allowed to touch and hold them. He got a lot more out of his visit than I, I think.

[@SO-ym3zs]

Thank you for your kind and helpful words about the visually impaired figure. Sight isn't the only way to enjoy and interact with the world. Being different can be really hard on kids (and adults), so it's nice to have different types of people represented by the minifigs.

[@smashkiller64]

It is a nice looking set, has a classic LEGO feel for some reason.

[@mini_k]

I think its the green baseplate with studs showing, dont see that at all thesedays

[@bigginsd1]

Agreed it’s the baseplates, but also the massive glass curved glass panels that are giving me strong Paradisa vibes.

[@jeremymnemonic5226]

Almost like those beach sets back in the day… 90’s maybe? But yes, I agree.

[@trev3971]

Lots of good stuff here, but that little cafe counter couldn't be more perfect. The layout and design are exactly what that would appear in a space like that, down to the style of coffee machine, selection of pastries, and display counter/case. Amazing work.

[@jackdanielsinthelionsden1887]

Keeping that Lego beetle print far away from my Lego ash tree

[@MiloW456]

Plant designing - Smart Architecture style - Slick Exterioral landscaping - Appropriate Figure selection - Actually rly good

[@pripdipstick]

I live in the UK and used to visit Kew Gardens fairly regularly when I was younger, so it was really interesting to see this set be revealed. This review feels surreal in how much I recognise, especially the white staircase, of which the Kew equivalent I remember vividly walking up.

[@lynchzchiller1416]

Blindness is like a spectrum, some can see vaguely the shapes and some can see like through a tunnel

[@SO-ym3zs]

Same with hearing. There are "deaf" musicians and composers, which would probably shock people who want to make the world oversimpified and binaristic.

[@pocketmarcy6990]

@@SO-ym3zs one of the greatest composers of all time was deaf in his later years as well

[@Wyattporter]

Turns out, when we try to apply binaristic models to fuzzy systems like biology, it results in nuances being lost

[@ArchOfWinter]

The people complain about the blind minifig could just imagine him as someone closing his eyes to smell the flowers. It's LEGO, most things are what you make of it.

[@SO-ym3zs]

It's really sad to hear that people were complaining about it. They must have a special level of ignorance or malice to complain about a tiny figure in a toy set because it represents a visually impaired person.

[@rajanlad]

Do they have helmet holes?

[@Jinglestv-xz1hu]

The use of the rubberized banana peels as the basis for some of the flowers is genius

[@joevictor53]

When I first saw this I immediately thought of Kew Gardens. I got a little excited hearing Jang mention it

[@maryenthuses3088]

I appreciate you saying that about the diverse mini figures. Several different kids I know with different disabilities or conditions have been really excited to hear that a minifig or minidoll like them is available. Diversity and representation like that hurts no one and helps so many people.

[@PoppySis]

and even *if* you're the kind of person that utterly loathes representation of disabilities in any form-- how can you complain about new pieces being introduced? i know as a kid i would have adored the minifig legs with the prosthetic leg, for example, so many custom build opportunities it's literally just a win-win for everyone, absolutely no room to complain

[@Freak80MC]

"Diversity and representation like that hurts no one and helps so many people." This. Some people can't seem to grasp that human psychology works on the basis of people feeling more included in certain areas if they see someone like them in that area. I guess certain groups of people don't get that because for them representation is the norm everywhere so they never realized it helped them too.

[@hahahafunniness]

Built this with my wife last weekend. Really enjoyed the building process as well as the final product. After seeing your Neon City set review, I do wish we would have some native lighting elements that come included to be able to appreciate it on another level.

[@mik3tb]

Loved the insight about Kew Gardens and the stolen water lily 🌱

[@jarekIM]

I really am enjoying my botanical gardens it looks so cute if you put lights inside of it.

[@jacksonconley5117]

How this and the X-Mansion are the same price is beyond me.

[@Swaglen]

As a former assistant of a sight impaired person, you can be sure blind people still enjoy stuff. I’ve even assisted in the cinema. Life is still life, and experiences will be had. We just experience differently. Blindness is a spectrum, and in most cases some vision remain.

[@hoarder66]

Feels so much more worth the price than the X-Mansion

[@FlymanMS]

Agreed, the mansion just feels empty.

[@jacksonconley5117]

Totally.👍💯

[@MrAgamble]

I feel like this is so elegant and special for some reason. Just really understated while having a large amount of details. Great work on the designer.

[@prokesuk]

Regarding the complaints of a blind character, I commented elsewhere about the recent figures with prosthetic limbs. In the past the majority of Minifigures with prosthetics were monsters or bad guys. I liked how they were showing normal people with prosthetics. For this I was called a "woke bot." So, it doesn't surprise me with the comments on the figure in this set.

[@SO-ym3zs]

I hate the term "woke" and the culture wars in general, but if "woke" means acting like a decent human being towards others, whatever their challenges or differences, then please call me "woke," and I"ll wear it as a badge of honor. Regarding prosthetic limbs, kids need to understand they are common and not a stigma (especially with so many wounded vets from Iraq and Afghantistan relying on them.)

[@FlymanMS]

Don't mind those comments, some people's hobby or job is to say dumb inflammatory comments online.

[@MOCTurtle4911]

When we bought a house, I planted roses. It's a good smell when you are wandering the yard. So I absolutely get why someone with a vision impairment would go to a botanical garden. Also I like the inclusion. My wife bought this set and looking forward to building it.

[@empatheticrambo4890]

I appreciate that you analyze sets with facts but also the personal touch

[@hoarder66]

I have 2 of the Friends Botanical Gardens sets along with extra parts i bought off Bricklink to complete the original set but sunce i haven't gotten around to making it yet, I'm thinking about getting this and then adding all of those other parts to make a one of a kind location

[@Thebrickfig]

Its great to see more representation in sets recently with people with hearing impairment and now this!

[@Funky_Player2]

Really love the editing used for the final thoughts segment of the video! It's slick. It's the right balance of reviewer/set ratio. And the second camera angle used when you were taking the roof off the build was also a very nice touch, captured that shot perfectly.

[@iFish12]

I love tiling Lego spaces. I find it so relaxing. Specially the water tiles for ninjago city sets

[@jruonti]

Botanical garden is a great set to include a blind person. Good move! Only wish they built the white cane so it would point forwards more.

[@burningbricks_]

Happy to see that LEGO is still capable of designing and releasing sets with that "WOW" factor.

[@utorner123]

Thanks Jang for this review, it’s always a pleasure so watch your opinion and objective review of sets Im interested in. Please continue to deliver such quality content and hope we can continue to support you in a competitive space such as lego reviews. (Hope my English wasnt so bad, un saludo desde 🇲🇽)

[@mtwi]

So much respect for Jang and how humble he tells us his personal opinion. I agree with him 100% in this case ❤

[@holgerdornseiff3202]

This set really speaks to me! I love it, even though it´s not my kind of theme. But wow, wonderful design, great new parts, good sticker/print balance. Honestly, if I had the money I´d buy it. Great review by the way. Thank you Jang!

[@tabletopstudios66]

Love the content Jang! Been watching for longer than I remember. These reviews never get old. ❤

[@Mut4ntG4m3r]

m yfavourite part is that seemingly there are no unnecessary blue or red pins :D making it all look very nice and almost natural :)really nice and bautiful set, very rare nowadays :Owith the price though, ouch

[@andrewepp6763]

This is a very beautiful looking set, thank you for reviewing Jang. You are such a great personality to listen to. I always look forward to your videos.

[@maapaa2010]

The fan submission has a nice exterior but very limited interior, however the Lego product has a great exterior and interior balance. Less is more. Great review best I saw on this product.

[@TheShadowKarl]

That is a very cool looking set and I love the botanical garden plants and the dome windows.

[@jkb2016]

Lovely! Sadly, too big and too expensive for me. I hope I can get my hands on the Freinds version before it disappears.

[@metroid767]

I feel the botanical garden was made to go with the natural history museum where they both occupy a part of some city park or grounds. In many museums, there is a secondary ticket option to visit things like botanical gardens or aquariums or things like this so 17:20 makes absolute sense of how they pair together.

[@obi-onekenerdi]

Given how many little animals there are in this, it feels like a perfect set to include a cat in, yet they didn’t. I find it ridiculous how hard it is to get a Lego cat piece these days.

[@charliewhite3905]

Its sitting half built at home rn. Im glad i got the entrance gate to go with it

[@Benjamin0119]

Thanks for the in-depth review. The architecture and plant designs here are beautiful. Some are really clever and I like all the new (to me, anyway) plant parts. The building is so elegant. This botanical garden would be a great complement to the botanical collection! A nice number and variety of figures there. Booo at the people knocking the sight impaired minifigure. I thought LEGO fans were better than this. Yeah, it's too bad the X-Mansion couldn't be built like this haha. I was thinking the same thing.

[@warrennewman5325]

Botanical garden looks EPIC lots of flowers great detail awesome review jang 👍

[@HammerBrickBlock]

This looks really neat. It's a great addition as it is to any display or diorama. The price is still a bit high.

[@BeardedNerdSE]

A good set can eventually be cheaper. A bad set is bad forever. I'll be getting this when I can get some small incentive to do so.

[@CeruleanPeonies]

Long-time viewer (from years ago when you reviewed Friends sets) here. Visited Kew Garden last spring and just received this set for Christmas - I’ll be re-living my memories of a warmer time this holiday! The details in this set are incredible and I’m looking forward to learning about some of the plants as I build. To me, this set is everything - educational, interesting build experience, beautiful to display and fun to play with.

[@pivomanslovensko]

yippie new jangbricks video

[@gasonfeist7238]

The references here are far more fun and impressive than someone reviewing a big Marvel set. I learned a few new things!

[@natbarmore]

4:11 that 2x2 plate with scalloped edge was introduced in a couple Monkie Kid sets as cloud parts, but I’m not sure that’s what it was developed for.

[@jimm244]

Good review. I’m slowly building this set, a bag or two each day while watching vintage Jang reviews & old westerns. 😁. I agree so far…ouch on the price, but at least a quality design.

[@vincentwiddershoven2122]

Lovely revieuw and i learned some stuf about plants too. Never knew there whas a rl garden like this, that lookt awsome. Fun set for people who are totaly into plants! Thanks Jang for your time, efford and just beeing you. 😂

[@DKwando]

Lots of MOC potential to add more outdoor garden space.

[@hustonhasafuckingproblem987]

13:27 It’s actually not a new print. It first appeared in the lego city ski and climbing center from 2023 so they have managed to reuse it here edit: still a great review as usual, just wanted to add that information. Didn’t mean for my comment to sound too critical and as if I didn’t take anything else away from the video

[@jrluh]

I convinced myself not to buy the natural history museum since I'm already out of space to display these things and wanted to save some money. Unfortunately I like glassy buildings, distinctive architectures, skylights and plants so they got me with this one 😓 Great review as always 👍

[@FlymanMS]

It's expensive for sure but it feels nicer and more enjoyable than many other similar priced building sets.

[@gumbycat5226]

One of the things I love most about my adopted country of 46 years, Australia, is the thousands of little ways they make it easier for disabled people to be part of the community. We also have a world leading disability scheme which, among many other things, makes it possible for severely disabled people to participate in activities, be taken to coffee shops etc. They are part of our community. I am truly thankful I don’t have to live with that kind of burden and I support any initiative for making people aware of the need to accommodate those less fortunate than the average person. Bravo Lego!

[@stevenjarecki8875]

Holy cow I was just at Kew Gardens earlier this year for my study abroad! It is certainly worth a visit if you go to the UK. Lego did a fantastic job with this. Well done

[@Astroplatypus]

Thanks for this review! Very informative. I'd love to see this compared to the Friends greenhouse set as well. Would be really cool if they go nicely together.

[@Howlox]

This set is great. Honestly, I'm more impressed than with the museum, and historical stuff is more interesting to me than botanical. This set just feels more full. I'd love to get it.

[@aasquith25]

Hi Jang, I visited Kew Gardens this year and this set captures a lot of the experience there. I really appreciate you purchasing this set and your insightful review. Thank you!

[@DeathJerrie]

This set is absolutely magnificent! If I had the money for it, I would buy it in a heartbeat.

[@mrstrange5128]

I hope someone makes some sort of rebrickable Roman build. Looks perfect for Roman columns. Really think Lego is missing an opportunity to make modular Roman builds. Then again maybe it’s good they don’t I can’t start collecting another theme I would be broke; broke and happy 🙃

[@SO-ym3zs]

Great review, as always! I like the fan design better for various reasons, but Lego did a solid job with this version. It's interesting and attractive and a nice expansion on or alternative to the idea behind the Friends botanical garden (one of Lego's best releases in recent years). The price is typical Lego insanity: if Lego is selling sets for twice that of comparable ones from competitors, a Lego set should theoretically be twice as good or include twice as much. Obviously, that's not the case. But if you want to pay a bunch extra for a building block set, Lego has you covered :) Either way, this blows a certain other $330 Lego set out of the water. Just night and day, to mix metaphors.

[@andhe]

Glad you mentioned it being an IDEAS set at the end. I always wonder how the winners of the 10k vote feel, when their 'idea' is basically just a concept pitch that LEGO end up totally redesigning.

[@coasterblocks3420]

And of course it’s a conservatory, greenhouse or glasshouse, which you find in a botanical gardens buts it’s not a botanical gardens in itself. More appealing that I had anticipated, especially with those new awesome corner glass pieces and the new flower elements.

[@Badamson1]

Love a good jang review in the afternoon

[@stuchly1]

This is great. The build is great. The inclusion of animals is great. But that made me all the more sad that a frog wasn't included 😢😅 I can't help it. I love frogs.

[@DYP1]

I had seen many reviews already, but I was curious to hear your take on this set, and was pleased to see it again because it looks so nice! Wish I could afford it 😅 like so many others😂 cheers

[@betulaobscura]

Impressive design! Arguably, one of the best LEGO building designs in the last few decades. Very well-thought-out in general. And I am not even a fan of botanical gardens... Much better than design from LEGO Ideas. Good job LEGO!

[@Moonraker_6]

Modulars are not my ministry as an AFOL. I’m much more interested in mechs, vehicles, and anything space related. Having said all that, this set looks really well done.

[@Zenlore6499]

This is a lot bigger than I thought, and I don’t think I knew it came with minifigs!

[@legobrickabrac]

To Me it looks exactly the same scaale as a Orine house that when waa in full working order was identical to this set in every way. The glass is all gone and its mostly just the walls standing and the whole site if fenced off.

[@celestek.b.5257]

I think it’s a great set! I think it’s odd though that the style/colors were shifted more towards the existing friends set compared to the original fan submission. But it’s still very cool. Unfortunately I already made myself a custom 32x64 version of the friends botanical garden so I don’t think I’ll be picking this one up.

[@Raemonux]

For past weeks I've been playing Nier Replicant a lot, and all I can see is Shadowlord's castle.

[@ThreeFoldPath]

Great review Jang. Wow what a fantastic set this is, the look of it is magnificent and the simple disassembly of the set to really appreciate some of the details really steps it up a level. I particularly enjoyed the small wildlife that they had spread throughout the set. Only real complaint is the cheap printing on minifigs in a 300 dollar set.

[@j-norbs]

This is a beautiful set, but a bit expensive. Its interesting they released this before the retirement of the friends garden. At half the price you can buy two of the friends botanical plus a few extra parts and create a 32x32 baseplate modular building, saving money and shelf space.

[@CAJUNAFOL]

I honestly think this is the best “modular style”building since the A-Frame Cabin but that’s just my personal opinion.

[@NuclearXpotato1100]

That printed 2x2 Cafe Menu piece first came in that 2023 City Ski Slope set, oddly enough. I assume it was developed for a 4+ set that was cancelled after the print was produced so they included it there.

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

I really like the big trees tho im already used to the same smaller exotic plant builds heh, still good stuff

[@Jaytee.]

Wow! That looks like a fantastic set. The details are excellent. Great review. 😃

[@Solbrick]

Being from Sweden I can appreciate the use of normal baseplates in this set, but I do not dare to hope for this being the new old standard for regular LEGO sets.

[@maxfic]

I’m hoping this set falls in price randomly in a few years. No IP attached to it but I feel 330 is too much for it. I’ll stick to my Modular’s for now.

[@dabort]

Wow, I feel like this set has way more minifigures than usual for some reason.

[@loganjorgensen]

That's not a blind minifig, that's just a Lego figure of James Franco.😄

[@VampguyN85]

It's a nice looking set overall. The new flower molds are my favorite part. Glad to hear Jang say it feels too expensive lol. Finally someone validates how I feel. But Lego generally feels too expensive to me now.

[@MrTomemac]

It’s a beautiful set. Happy for those who can get this.

[@HammerBrickBlock]

Did the instruction books identify all of the plants and animals?

[@ggfla6735]

I would liked if they added the suculents from the friends set

[@charchar635]

"wow the xmen mansion looks awesome" ... *Sees this* "Eh the mansion's just ok"

[@84seahawkfan]

Currently building this has been very fun and relaxing

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

In a sense, the Friends set is better with the different plants.

[@Jennifer-tv4oj]

I am happy you reviewed this garden set. Can you also review the Lego Friends Botanical Garden set? I saw in one of your videos that you were going to review that set even though people say it’s gender specific. I don’t care about that. I’d like a review on it. You do a thorough job of describing Lego sets down to every detail! Love that.

[@saltytbone]

Thanks for the review! "Missed opportunity to fail" made me think it was going to be very negative, but I'm misreading what the title is saying.

[@SO-ym3zs]

It's a pretty cheeky title!

[@MaxRawhide]

Thank you for the review. I agree with you: it is a bit too expensive, but it's also very well done. If I could think of any use I would have of this set, I would buy it. Maybe I would wait for a discount/sale, but likely not. However, I just don't know what to do with a botanical garden set (hence why I didn't get two of the Friends set to make my own). But I do really like the look of it.

[@pencildead6449]

we should never stop complaining about lego prices, 150 max is worth

[@mehtheorc]

I really want to make Lilith's garden from Midnight Sons out if this thing

[@andrewgwilliam4831]

Anyway, I've fallen in love with this set. The price is a bit immaterial to me as I still wouldn't be able to afford it even if the price was more "reasonable". But if I had the money, I would be very tempted. The design work is phenomenal! (And without any disrespect to the original design submission, I much prefer the look of this version.)

[@Al8lack]

Seeing the Botanical Garden next to the Museum makes me feel that the proportions of the Museum are off. I think they would have been better making the Museum over 2 baseplates too. I agree with Jang though, it's a wonderful set, but just a bit too expensive.

[@MayoHosko]

I've visited botanic gardens before with glass houses like this so i appreciate the architecture a lot. however it doesn't fit in my city so its not for me

[@jamesfahey7188]

Great, thoughtful and informative review as always. I think it looks beautiful, but the price is too much. I am not against that. I think for people who really want this, and there’ll be a few, it’s a reasonable price. I suppose for those who aren’t fully into the source material, it’s too expensive. That said, it has some amazing parts that would be great to be used in any MOC build.

[@Dreadwolf3155]

so i fi can get a moderat discount or even double VPI i may grab this. thanks