LEGO's New Restaurants of the World Series Kicks Off with a Japanese Sushi Stand

The 40906 Restaurants of the World: Japan set features a charming little sushi stand complete with a chef minifigure, it's looking rather appealing.

This build centres around a traditional Japanese restaurant facade topped with what looks like a piece of nigiri sushi - a nice touch that immediately tells you what you're looking at. The attention to detail seems solid, with traditional Japanese decorative elements worked into the design.

The concept of a restaurant series has real potential - there's something wonderfully nostalgic about recreating different world cuisines in LEGO form. It reminds me of those lovely modular building interiors, but in a more bite-sized format that won't require a second mortgage.

Of course, being a GWP means we're still waiting to hear the spending threshold required to snag one. LEGO Shop exclusive gift sets typically need a decent purchase to unlock, so this might be one to factor into your next big LEGO haul rather than chase specifically.

The series angle is what really has me curious though - if Japan is first, what's coming next? I'd love to see them tackle everything from a British fish and chips shop to an Italian pizzeria.