Some might think we’ve reached peak "Friends" nostalgia—Pottery Barn recently released a retail collection to celebrate the well-loved sitcom’s 25th anniversary and WarnerMedia’s new direct streaming service just picked up the series to run next spring.
Or, if you miss Joey, Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Monica and Phoebe enough, perhaps you'll pay $30 to experience a replica Central Perk pop-up shop in New York, modeled after the gang’s favorite hangout spot, and museum—and likely stand on line for the experiential privilege.
Now Lego has entered the fray, with the toymaker clearly recognizing the financial potential of Friends’ long-running popularity: This week, Lego debuted its own Lego Ideas Central Perk set, which includes a recreation of the café and memorabilia from the show. Replicas of all main characters are included, even Gunther, the pathetic coffee shop owner.
The new Lego kit might not be much of a stretch considering the brand already sells its own Lego Friends collection, which is not affiliated with the show and includes toys and kid-friendly episodes about the adventures of a group of BFFs, Andrea, Emma, Mia, Olivia and Stephanie. (No Gunther in this group.) Some on Twitter were quick to point out the obvious connection.