Help Bring This Mr. Rogers Lego Set to Life

A fan-made Mr. Rogers Lego set is getting a bit of buzz online. We can work together to make it a reality for Lego lovers everywhere.

I first saw this story on Trib Live out of Pennsylvania. Which is kind of a beautifully cosmic thing when you think about it. Fred Rogers was born in Latrobe, PA. He developed his early children's programming at the public television station WQED in Pittsburgh. That's also the station that first aired the show that made him a household name: Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.

So yes, the PA connection is strong. Trib Live's piece is about a man named Matt Smith. Like many of us, Matt shared the gift of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood with his kids when they were young. And, like many of us, Matt had to find ways to keep his kids busy during the height of the pandemic. Playing with Legos became a family pastime. Throw a little Fred Rogers in the mix and you get this.

Matt Smith has created Mr. Rogers Neighborhood in Lego form. It's the sum total of 125 hours of building work. And it contains 1,968 pieces. Again, that beautiful, cosmic conjunction comes around. 1968 is the year that Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood first aired nationwide on National Educational Television. You think Mr. Smith used 1,968 pieces on purpose? I think he did.

You can take a look at the Mr. Rogers Lego set here. There's a full breakdown of what's included in the build, as well as all of the Easter Eggs Smith incorporated. Most importantly, you can cast your vote in support of the Lego set. The build needs 10,000 votes to be considered by Lego for production. It's just over 9,000 right now, so let's all get voting and get the Lego Neighborhood made!

Girl Scout Cookie season has come and gone. So let's take a look at the most popular Girl Scout Cookies in New England.

Speaking of the most popular flavors, I need to start here. You might remember Cookie season in 2022 and the debut of Adventurefuls. That was the one that was described as "An indulgent brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt." I saw them and I wanted them. But I was never able to find a box. Pity, because look at these friggin' things.

Earlier this year, my new-flavor obsession led me to devote an entire 12-Inch Poll to Girl Scout Cookies. I served up a baker's dozen of cookie varieties and invited you to vote for your favorites. I'm pleased to report that my coveted Caramel deLites (formerly known as Samoas) topped that list, edging out the crowd-pleasing Thin Mints. You can see the results of that poll and whet your appetite here.

Now we turn our attention to the team at Sell Easy, who have tabulated The Most Popular Girl Scout Cookies in the U.S. Here's the methodology they used: "We analyzed Google search interest for every Girl Scout Cookie flavor (13 in total) over the past 5 years, which told us, proportionally, which states are most interested in the varying flavors." Google research. You gotta love it.

You can see how the cookies crumbled in all 50 states here, or just take a look at the graphic I've shared below. But if, like me, you're just interested in each of the six New England state's favorites, keep scrolling. I've shared them all not only because it's interesting but because it's good to know who loves what in case you're travelling during Cookie season next year.

Samoas/Caramel deLites - Good on you, Connecticut, for choosing the ooiest, gooiest, tastiest of all Girl Scout Cookies as your favorite.

Do-si-dos/Peanut Butter Sandwich - A mid choice, Maine. Unless you incorporate this Girl Scout Cookie hack.

Do-si-dos/Peanut Butter Sandwich - The Commonwealth pretending it's pre-1820 and Maine is still part of our state? I mean, if you want a peanut butter cookie, Tagalongs are the much better choice.

Tagalongs/Peanut Butter Patties - See? New Hampshire has it figured out. That's a tasty Girl Scout Cookie right there. Online guy Joe Gatto knows.

Raspberry Rally - The Ocean State throwing us all a curveball and going the raspberry route. You gotta respect it.

Tagalongs/Peanut Butter Patties - Call them what you want, Vermont. You chose wisely.