The original LEGO set for girls

ExoBro94 · 2013-08-20T20:43:32.000Z

Ah, good old Harry Potter sets. I could spot an HP set from a mile away with those classic gray and dirty green coloring. Anyway, when I recently unearthed my old sets in this theme, I couldn't help but chuckle when I saw 4722- Gryffindor House. Honestly, what were they thinking when they made this? It does appear, however, that it is a set directly marketed towards the female crowd. From the cardboard backdrop to those crazy colors (A light purple baseplate!? AWESOME!) this whole set seems to scream "REPLACE YOUR BARBIES WITH ME". Heck, the set even comes with a fuzzy, little, yellow bedspread. I'm pretty sure this set didn't sell well when it was out (back in 2001). I think I had it because it completed my collection. Honestly, I have no freakin' idea why I have it... lol. I just find it strange how LEGO blatantly uses certain colors to appeal to different demographics. I don't want to start any sexist talk again, but I do find it pretty sexist. Whatever works I guess. It's cool to see where some inspiration for the Friends Theme came from.