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Paradisa pastels for a poolside gashapon party

While the new Castle factions and Space colors captured the most attention with the release of LEGO Ideas 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine, those aren’t the only themes to get fresh figs. Paradisa, the pastel-infused beach-heavy theme from the ’90s, also shows up in capsule prizes. Builder lego_m.art, whose models fuse nostalgia with a light touch of modern parts and techniques, reimagines the set as a full-on Paradisa tribute. Cherry red is replaced with pink accents on white stucco, with the machine’s top becoming a chill beach and capsule’s sliding out into a refreshing swimming pool. All the classic Paradisa crew turned out to party poolside with ice cream and definitely-not-pina-coladas served in mugs. It’s a chill-wave masterpiece that leaves you wondering what a modern Paradisa Icons set might look like if it got the royal treatment like Classic Space and Castle have in recent years.

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LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine brings a treasure trove of nostalgia and 16 minifigs

Minifigure fans are in for a treat when LEGO Ideas 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine arrives this June. LEGO pulled out all the stops in celebrating popular themes from the past, including Fabuland, Paradisa, Pirate, Classic Space, and of course, Castle. Even the set’s fan designer gets the minifig treatment! The set contains 16 minifigures in total, some of which are duplicates, but I doubt many will mind as they’re the ones fans could vote on and are likely to be the most popular figures: Classic spacemen in teal and gold, and perhaps most excitingly, two new Castle Factions – Kraken and Griffon factions. Of course you’re not just getting 16 figures with the set. Most of the 1,343 parts go towards the fully-functional retro vending machine in cherry red. It’s a very fancy Kraken Knight delivery device that no doubt many LEGO fans will have fun filling with custom gachapon prizes. LEGO Icons 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine will be available early to LEGO Insiders on June 1 and to everyone else from June 6 for US $179.99 | CAN $219.99 | UK £149.99.

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A Classic Paradisa beach side cafe

During my formative years, LEGO meant horseback riding and windsurfing. (And also, teeth marks on any pieces that were difficult to take apart.) So when I stumbled upon Andrew Tate‘s most recent build today, I was hit with a pleasant wave of nostalgia. Even without the terrific lettering across the roof of the cafe, this build screams “Classic Paradisa” with its curved windows, muted color palette, and diverse minifig activity. Where else would a speedo-wearing, boombox-toting, roller-skating minifig fit in so perfectly?

Andrew explained that this build was inspired by Sand Dollar Cafe and Breezeway Cafe. Hopefully, his awesome scene will inspire other builders to try their hand at the Classic Paradisa theme too. Be sure to check out all of Andrew’s excellent builds here.