Originally Posted By Scutr >>Another thing about Legos, they sure hurt when you step on one.<< Yes, it's a rite of passage for anyone with kids. You just haven't lived until you've stepped on a Lego in your bare feet
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Yep, you haven't really experienced parenthood until you've hopped around on one foot with a Lego stuck to the bottom of the other ;-). I love the sets, for me they're like puzzles and my kid came up with some pretty creative sculptures using the parts from the kits.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance My husband also didn't like how most Lego sets were specific to building a ship or whatever. That's what he loved about the Lego Store, you could get whatever shape, size, and color you want in bulk. Now they have the Lego "Friends" series for girls, that my daughter is enjoying. Although, I also wish they weren't so expensive!
Originally Posted By Dabob2 "You had to use your imagination, and I think these sets take quite a bit of the creativity out of the hands of the kids." I agree. But it's actually hard to find the "freestyle" sets any more at a standard toy store.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 The only place to get those freestyle sets is either online or at a LEGO store. I used to love LEGO's as a kid, and I still like the idea of them. I buy them for my nephews all the time. They are very popular in the US. The prices have gotten higher, but I remember they weren't exactly cheap when I was a kid either.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo At least lego lasts forever, unlike most toys these days, so I don't mind paying the price.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo And growing up in the US I loved lego as a kid and still love it now (but the sets are too molded now). As many here know ,we are huge Legoland fans and my kids prefer it to Disney. I must put my lego starwars land and Legoland hotel review up some time.
Originally Posted By Scutr Great to see you, Dave! As a side note, I still think the Lego Star Wars video games are the best Star Wars games I've played.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo Lego does Python: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIXByCAIzos" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...ByCAIzos</a> Lego solves Rubik's Cube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fAn5A0HbhU" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...n5A0HbhU</a> Lego Middle Earth: <a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2011/07/07/lego-middle-earth/" target="_blank">http://technabob.com/blog/2011...e-earth/</a> Lego is cool.
Originally Posted By dagobert Dave, it's great to see you again. Thanks for the answers about the popularity of Lego in the States. I don't know how I missed all the Lego in the US. I guess I didn't pay that much attention to it and we have never been to a toy shop. I still have my Lego and it was by far my favorite toy.
Originally Posted By Moon Waffle Legos are crazy expensive, but as has been stated, they really do last forever. If you look at it that way they are probably some of the best value toys in existence and well worth the price. And those knock-off blocks that try to copy Lego just can't match the quality or durability. As far as the store goes, it looks great! I've always enjoyed shopping there during my visits, but the sculptures are going to make it even more entertaining.
