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Scene from the Seine seen in LEGO

This simple build from Galerie d’Antha might look to some like just a showcase of LEGO books and printed tiles, but if you’ve ever visited Paris, you’ll recognize it as a loving tribute to the Bouquinistes –  the literal pop-up bookshops that line the promenades along the river Seine. The 900 or so green boxes filled with second-hand books, art, and ephemera are such an essential part of the city’s unique character that they were even declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Antha created the first version of this Bouquiniste before the 2024 Olympic games when the city considered dismantling the boxes before abandoning the plan. In this revised model, the builder expands the size and selection and adds a cleaner look when the box-shop closes for the day. C’est magnifique!

Boite de bouquiniste - Bookshop box - Version 2

A Kylothian in the garden

Those with a green thumb are often on the lookout for new intruders in our garden beds, ready to weed deep to keep our leafy babies safe. LEGO builder Galerie d’Antha recently discovered this peculiar perennial popping up amongst the spring blooms. Its sweet smell seems to be attracting a crowd but that alien eye-stalk makes me think those spiders are marching to their doom. The builder filled this model with gold, creating a filigree-like plant that I imagine would wiggle and writhe in Lovecraftian ways. You might recognize the large, golden leaves in the center as the wings from the Snitch in the Hogwarts Icons set. The tentacle portions come from the Gargantos Showdown set but, combined with the gold eggshells and leaves, the whole thing kind of feels like a Kylothian from Men in Black 2. You know, that little alien from that little ship that turns into Serleena? Hopefully, this one isn’t as malicious though.

Keep your books secure with these fantastic book ends

Galerie d’Antha has built these beautiful book ends, featuring two characters engaging in the joy of reading. The tan colour scheme of the figures is most likely applied to suggest that the book ends would be constructed out of wood. Small hints of plant life, sprouting up from the ground, add to the relaxing aesthetic of the builds. The books also have some nice details such as ridged bricks representing the pages. These would look great on any shelf, not only to keep books in place but also as eye-catching display pieces.