I’m not aware of any. Parking lots just aren’t something they’ve really focused on. The same holds true for my LUG, and I would often be scrambling to find space to set up superhero fight scenes or pop culture references. So I made several parking lot plates. I started with a 32x32 baseplate and filled it with a layer of 6x6 plates. Around the outside edge I used 1x10 plates with 1x1 plates in the corners. The parking lot surface is built with 2x2 tiles, so the edges of the plates and tiles only line up together at the edges of the baseplate. This resulted in the entire assembly taking on a cupped shape, but after a few days it settled flat.

The area in front of this elongated window also leaves space vacant, only including two green containers. While their colour matches the supermarket well, such inefficiency is disappointing. Some empty space was needed though, especially since a trolley is included. 41362 Heartlake City Supermarket introduced this trolley element, but this orange example is unique and looks excellent. However, undoubtedly most interesting and important is the exclusive prosthetic leg. LEGO's representation of disabled people has improved dramatically in recent years and this element captures an accurate shape, while still fitting onto studs. Hopefully the mirrored version will be available in the future. The minifigure also includes a detailed shopping list, which has usually appeared in Friends sets, until now. I remember when I was a kid playing with City or Creator town sets that the table or the floor itself would be the street, which is why I much prefer the old solution of smaller LBG or DBG plates with telephone booths, street lights or other street accessories that aren't tied to a large plate.

Nominative determinism definitely exists in LEGO City and Mr Produce, the proprietor of the grocery store, is an excellent example! This minifigure offers several unique parts, including a new moustachioed head and the supermarket uniform. Surprisingly, the head does not feature an alternative expression, but Mr Produce's apron does present the shop's branding. Green, lime green, white and trans-light blue are combined outside. Simpler colour schemes usually prove more successful, in my opinion, but these colours are attractive. They definitely convey the desired freshness promised by the supermarket's name, especially because some fruits and vegetables are displayed alongside flowers near the entrance.

The actual grocery store measures 19cm across and could undoubtedly have been enlarged. However, efficient use of space can counteract actual size and I think the exterior fares rather well in that regard. The entrance looks splendid, demonstrating the continued usefulness of the double doors and their frame, which were introduced in January. While buildings have become increasingly common across LEGO City, they are often relatively shallow and overwhelmed by large road plates. 60329 School Day exemplifies that issue, but I think 60347 Grocery Store strikes an appropriate balance between the actual supermarket and the attached car park. The whole assembly measures 35cm wide, so is quite substantial. The grocery store is completely open, without an enclosed roof or rear wall. Excluding the wall seems sensible and I can also understand omitting the roof, for easy access. However, I would have preferred a hinged roof, perhaps featuring air conditioning units on top. The interior seems reasonable though, despite the peculiar arrangement of items. The chequered shirt underneath the apron looks marvellous too, particularly from behind. An interesting mascot is also included, sporting the delightful pea pod costume introduced with a Collectable Minifigure during 2020. These lime green peas stand out perfectly inside their pod and the moulded stalk on top provides another welcome detail. Bottles can be inserted into the recycling bank from inside, through a narrow slot. This simple feature works well, although a recycling icon would perhaps have been more appropriate than the printed computer screen. The neighbouring shelves house a selection of drinks. The varied colours look nice, but this space could easily have accommodated many more accessories.

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The vegetables include the delightful corncob element, introduced this summer. The textured corn looks marvellous and I love how the bright green leaves, known as husks, wrap naturally around the corn. The handgrip underneath is nicely integrated as well, although I am surprised LEGO chose to include the pea costume mascot, rather than re-using the Corn Cob Guy.