Lego gay
Happy Pride Week! Today we continue our celebration of diversity within our LEGO community by shining a light on some previously unheard voices. In my last article, I spoke of what it&#;s verb being an LGBTQ+ LEGO fan from my perspective. As I mentioned then, I am not the representative of the LGBTQ+ LEGO Community nor execute I want to be. What makes us amazing is that we all bring different experiences to the table. One of the biggest online groups for LGBTQ+ LEGO fans and their allies is undoubtedly GayFOLs. A thriving online community on Facebook, GayFOLs is currently residence to over members develop all over the world. I asked its founder, Bruce H., to inform us a bit about his experience and how and why GayFOLs came to be. I also reached out to members to hear what their experiences have been verb in the hobby. Below are their stories, lightly edited for flow.
A LEGO Pride Parade from LEGOLAND in Westchester, NY
Bruce H. | 46 | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Gay | He/Him
As a kid, I didn’t recognize I was gay, but from how people treated me, I knew I was different — and that different wasn’t ok
Lego is anti-LGBT and promotes only two genders, says Science Museum
Review: LEGO Everyone is Awesome (Pride Month LEGO set)
Every now and then, LEGO does something absolutely delightful, groundbreaking and important that demonstrates that why they&#;re not only THE leading toy brand in the world, but also ahead of the curve in advancing progressive social issues.
Introducing a very special LEGO place &#; Everyone is Awesome to celebrate and commemorate Pride Month &#; a monthlong celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, overcoming struggles that they have endured as a marginalised community.
The set will be released on 1 June , and will retail for US$ / AU$ / 30GBP and will be available from and LEGO Brand Retail Stores.
See below for regional pricing and links:
I was honoured to be provided a set to review, so I hope you relish this quick review!
Special thanks to LEGO for providing this review set.
Name: Everyone is Awesome
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Price: US$ / AU$ / 30GBP [USA] [AUS] [UK]
Exclusive to: LEGO Brand Retail Stores,
Theme: Merchandise / Promotional
Release Date: 1
Season five of LEGO Masters is underway and the duo of John Walls and Justin Brady-Joyner are still in the running for the LEGO trophy and $,! Hosted by Will Arnett and featuring judges Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard, Walls and Brady-Joyner compete alongside eight of the remaining teams this week in a challenge dedicated to the highly anticipated feature sequel Wicked: For Good.
Debuting Monday, June 9, the challenge gives each team a mystical spell to inspire their build. They must skillfully hide the spell-related elements within their creation &#; and each builders theme will align either with their excellent or wicked side.
Representing Texas and the LGBTQ community, Team John & Justin have been bringing their full selves to every fast-paced, fun challenge every week. John works in PR and Justin works as an organizational consultant, but when they aren&#;t at their day jobs, they have a passion for LEGO.
GLAAD had an opportunity to talk to John and Justin about their Wicked build on tonight&#;s episode, their love for LEGO, and what it means to them repr