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Toys I Covet: Lego Cafe Corner
Author: Caitlin
I’m pretty sure coveting is one of those things they frown on in religious and moral circles. But, nevertheless, there are many toys out there I covet; not want or wouldn’t mind having, but covet. For some reason, they’re always ridiculously expensive in addition to being really damn cool.
I’ve always liked Legos. From the free-form kits my brother had to the big pirate kits my best friend in middle school had, I’ve always loved them. We never had the money to afford the expensive pirate kits, but I spent many a weekend taking them apart and rebuilding them at my friend’s house. Her little brother had the space sets, but I’ve always believed that Legos attained their highest form during the pirate era. After that, the sets became more dull, with many pieces pre-assembled and fewer pieces per set. The creativity was gone, as was the puzzle-feel. With these new sets, it looks like Legos has come full circle and returned to that idyllic mindset of my youth.
With many of Legos biggest fans now becoming adults, it’s a great move on their part to market new sets geared towards older audiences. At nearly $140, this Lego set is expensive but oh-so-awesome. It’s basically a giant 2056-piece 3d puzzle which, better than a regular 3d puzzle, can also function as a playset. And no, I’m not ashamed to admit that I would totally play with this. Now if only I could convince friends and family that it’s really OK to get toys for 27-year olds….
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