Is it time to get rid of boys' and girls' toys? There are now Lego blocks to celebrate pride. Some say toys should be made for all of us to play with – no matter who we are.
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Lego tells the world: ‘Everyone is awesome’
Is it time to get rid of boys' and girls' toys? There are now Lego blocks to celebrate pride. Some say toys should be made for all of us to play with - no matter who we are.
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What's happening?
In the Lego factory in DenmarkA country in Northern Europe. It is where Lego was first invented., new toys are being made. Some a part of a new set. It is called Everyone is Awesome.
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The new Lego set has 11 figuresFrom the Press Association.. They are painted in the colours of the rainbowThe colours of the rainbow are: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet..
The set celebrates PrideFeeling of satisfaction or honour about your own achievements. . The toys are meant to show all people, whoever they are and wherever they come from.
Matthew Ashton works for Lego. He made the set.
When Matthew was growing up, he was told off for playing with the "wrong" toys. This made him sad. He wants to change things.
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Should we get rid of boys' and girls' toys?
Some say
Yes! We should be able to play with any toy without feeling bad. Toys should be the same for all of us!
Others think
No! The answer is not making all toys the same. The best thing about this Lego set is that it celebrates everybody!
Keywords
Denmark - A country in Northern Europe. It is where Lego was first invented.
Figures - From the Press Association.
Rainbow - The colours of the rainbow are: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet.
Pride - Feeling of satisfaction or honour about your own achievements.
Lego tells the world: ‘Everyone is awesome’
Glossary
Denmark - A country in Northern Europe. It is where Lego was first invented.
Figures - From the Press Association.
Rainbow - The colours of the rainbow are: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet.
Pride - Feeling of satisfaction or honour about your own achievements.