Queer Eye's Fab 5 Get a Precious Lego Makeover

One of the biggest signs of an enduring pop culture legacy is the coveted Lego set. An honor typically reserved for beloved nerdy institutions, rarely do we cross a kit that strays from the likes of Harry Potter, Star Wars, Game of Thrones or other grand fantasy universes. But the next group of heroes to get the Lego treatment aren't wielding wands or lightsabers; they come bearing a new wardrobe, a redesigned bedroom and a greater sense of self worth. Oh, and tears. Lots and lots of tears. Queer Eye has had such a positive impact on so many people’s lives ... It reminds us that we need to take time to celebrate kindness and help build each other up.Matthew Ashton, vp of design at the LEGO Group On Sept. 14, the Lego Group and Queer Eye announced a forthcoming Lego set to salute Netflix's hit revival. The Fab 5—Tan France, Karamo Brown, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski and Bobby Burk—will get to see their plastic counterparts lounge in a toy replica of their famous loft headquarters from the first two seasons, complete with their canine companion, Bruley. Details, details, details The set, which includes 974 pieces, will measure over 9 cm high, 35 cm wide and 21 cm deep. Lego Group says that consumers can look forward to a number of easter eggs, from the set's stylish artwork to accessories that highlight each Fab 5 expert's strengths. Particularly observant fans might appreciate the lengths that Lego Group went to in order to secure certain details, including France's hair. "Our design team has really enjoyed recreating the Fab Five as LEGO minifigs; Tan was the biggest challenge," says Matthew Ashton, vp of design at the LEGO Group, in a statement. "We didn’t have an element that did his gorgeous hair justice, so we had to make an entirely new wig element—in shimmering silver of course!" The set will also come with a coffee table book-style instruction manual that delves into the collaborative process between Lego designers and the show's production company, Scott Productions. For Queer Eye's own design guru, Bobby Berk, getting commemorated in a Lego set seems like the ultimate full-circle moment: “Lego bricks played such an important part in my childhood. Clicking those little bricks together really sparked my imagination and creativity. Collaborating with the LEGO team was an absolute dream come true! It would be any kid’s dream and now it’s my reality." An unlikely pair... or is it? While Queer Eye may not immediately come to mind when you think of likely Lego partners, the legacy toy brand is known for saluting immovable figures across the cultural landscape, including the cast of Arrested Development, the band Daft Punk and even Charles Dickens. Over the course of five seasons, Queer Eye became an Emmy-winning Netflix institution that has heavily impacted queer representation in television. After quickly developing a cult following, the show has remained a prominent example of feel-good television and become one of the most recognizable streaming properties over the past three years, making it a prime candidate for tributes like these. “Queer Eye has had such a positive impact on so many people’s lives which is why we are excited for this collaboration. It reminds us that we need to take time to celebrate kindness and help build each other up," says Ashton. "In this set we’ve captured themes central to both the LEGO Group and the show—caring, creativity, learning and fun. While the Fab Five rebuild people’s lives, we are on a mission to inspire people to get creative and help rebuild a more positive world.” The Queer Eye Legos set will be available globally beginning Oct. 1 on Lego's website, branded stores and select retail partners. It's (Mostly) Official: Lego Is the World's Most Loved Brand