COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Danish toy brick maker Lego unveiled a new set of rainbow-coloured figurines on Thursday to celebrate the diversity of its fans and the LGBTQI+ community.
The “Everyone is Awesome” set features 11 monochrome mini figures, each with its own individual hairstyle and rainbow colour.
“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 said in a statement.
He said the fact that he belongs to the LGBTQI+ community had encouraged him to create the new Lego bricks.
“I knew I needed to step up to the plate and make a …
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