Lego announces first LGBTQIA+ set will debut on first day of Pride Month

Lego has announced that they that they will be releasing their first LGBTQIA+ set complete with 11 monochrome figures and characters inspired by the rainbow flag.

Lego has announced that they that they will be releasing their first LGBTQIA+ set complete with 11 monochrome figures and characters inspired by the iconic rainbow flag. The set -- called “Everyone is Awesome” -- is launching on the first day of Pride Month on June 1 and the 346-piece model stands at 10.24 cm tall (about 4 inches) with a depth of 12.80 cm (about 5 inches). “I wanted to create a model that symbolises inclusivity and celebrates everyone, no matter how they identify or who they love,” set designer Matthew Ashton, who is vice president of design, said in a statement from the company. “Everyone is unique, and with a little more love, acceptance and understanding in the world, we can all feel more free to be our true AWESOME selves! This model shows that we care, and that we truly believe ‘Everyone is awesome’!” The company says that each of the 11 monochrome figures have their own individual hairstyles and personalities that are meant to represent people across the LGBTQIA+ community.