On the 1st of January 2025, the LEGO Icons brand introduced a new subtheme named 'Gardens of the World', inspired by world-famous gardens. This debuted with 10359 Fountain Garden but exactly two months later we're getting another LEGO Icons subtheme entitled 'Restaurants of the World'. This second new Icons subtheme of 2025 will launch with a brand new set that's been officially revealed today of 10362 French Café.
The brand new 18+ model includes a total of 1,101 pieces retailing for $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99 once it releases on the 1st of March 2025. The new subtheme, and therefore 10362, acts as a much cheaper way to get into 18+ city buildings rather than by the much beloved LEGO Modular Building collection. The compromise however is rather than a fully fledged building with an interior, we just get a brick-built facade.
10362's build is a detailed picturesque facade of a brick-built French Café in pastel orange and beige tones, combined with light green walls and windows. The classic cafe building, named Café Fleur, is equipped with an array of decorative features, including a grey sidewalk with tables and chairs, hanging flowerpots, an elegant entrance with two transparent doors and a tall black lamppost.
The double transparent doors can be opened to allow access to a very small interior giving us a hint of the action-packed yet peaceful atmosphere of a French Café. We get a glimpse of a cosy interior with regal wallpaper and dark wood furnishings along with the usual cafe accessories and details including croissants, cups, a newspaper and a cash register.
The whole build, including the cafe and its beautiful exterior and sidewalk, sits on the stereotypical 18+ black diorama base. This diorama base, its slim profile and a flat back shows how it is targeted exclusively towards adults and will make a great display piece in any home. However, contrary to rumours, the seats outside of the cafe suggest that it is Minifigure scale and can therefore be paired with your favourite figures from your own LEGO city.
10362 French Café
Set Name - French Café
Set Number - 10362
Age Range - 18+
Piece Count - 1,101
Price - $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99
Release Date - 1st March 2025
10362 French Café releases on the 1st of March 2025 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 10362 in a months time? Do you like the look of this brand-new LEGO Icons subtheme? What other global restaurants do you want to see in brick-built LEGO form? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
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