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I purchased my Notre-Dame when it came out in June, yet it sat unopened for months.

It felt like the leviathan of Lego.
This was not some toy.
It was an undertaking that represented centuries of labor, a sacred archetype of Gothic grandeur.
In early September, the motivation I needed appeared before my eyes.
The next day, box open, I stared at 34 packages of Lego pieces.Deep breath.
I only gravitate toward sets that I would like to live with or that feel more personal.
Friday markedthe release ofPiece by Piece, a documentary about Williams made entirely in Lego-style animation.
Later, by phone, Akuya said something that stuck with me.
But it can be your story, my story, Pharrells storyeveryone is welcome to build their own story.
It was an unexpectedly whimsical direction for the luxury house, the wintery scenes capturing a certain seasonal spirit.