LEGO Doesn’t Mix Bricks With Religion, Or Does It?
The most architecturally accurate set breaks with a 70-year-old LEGO tradition. Rebuilding the Notre-Dame one brick at a time…
When it comes to what can and cannot become a LEGO set, the Danish toymaker has been fairly conservative over the last 90 years. No depictions of modern warfare, politics, no adult-oriented content and religious views should be represented in LEGO form, unless it’s your own build, in which case obviously your own imagination is the limit. Having been a veteran LEGO fan for over 30 years, I can understand the LEGO Group’s stance on this. It’s a toy company that, while Danish, is very Swiss in its politics. It does not take sides, and will stay far away from anything that could land it in hot water. It’s not great for the bricks, and nor is it for LEGO.
I always appreciated LEGO wanting to “stay out of it” and just focus on building quality toys for all ages. I think it sets them apart from many other companies.
This long-standing rule, however, seems to have gotten a slight update in 2024. Fans — myself included — were quite taken aback when the Notre-Dame de Paris set was announced. We all…
