Discussion
Sporky said:
loquacious said:
I did look at some of the kits on Amazon that are NOT Lego but compatible, so they say. Does anyone have any experience with these substitutes?
I've had a few bits bought for me as gifts, and dome fake stuff arrive from Amazon.For me the non-Lego stuff isn't right. It doesn't click together the same way. It's not all rubbish, but it's not the same and that matters to me. It's like wearing odd socks, or no pants. Wrong. For me at least.
I'd venture that if he's asked for Lego, get him Lego. Some of the lower priced sets have been my favourites. The Jeep, the Material Handler, the Pug...
It does seem that less is more - in terms of ingenuity with standard parts, at least.
loquacious said:
I bought my son (he's 35!) a BIG digger thing for Christmas, £320 on Amazon and he spent ages building it and really enjoyed doing it. I asked what he wanted for his Birthday (end of this month) and again he suggested Lego. I did look at some of the kits on Amazon that are NOT Lego but compatible, so they say. Does anyone have any experience with these substitutes?
For the record, I paid £293 for the Ferrari Daytona P3 so he's sorted for this birthday. Are the prices I' paying 'correct' or am I better off buying elsewhere?
I think I've bought all mine from Smyths. I pop in every now and again and if they're having a sale, then you might get a bargain. For the record, I paid £293 for the Ferrari Daytona P3 so he's sorted for this birthday. Are the prices I' paying 'correct' or am I better off buying elsewhere?
The Daytona was £200, The McLaren F1 car was £99, The 488 was £109, as was the 911.
I think the Sian was under £200 as well.
The 9X8 Pug is currently £125. That's what I've got my eye on next.
BBC News - Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66910573
Lego cant find a way to make their bricks as cheaply with an eco product.
Oil based for the next few years yet.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66910573
Lego cant find a way to make their bricks as cheaply with an eco product.
Oil based for the next few years yet.
sherman said:
BBC News - Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66910573
Lego cant find a way to make their bricks as cheaply with an eco product.
Oil based for the next few years yet.
I was looking forward to building from yoghurt pots... I bet alternatives are being made of them. That's why they don't click properly as someone was suggesting.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66910573
Lego cant find a way to make their bricks as cheaply with an eco product.
Oil based for the next few years yet.
Edited by martynr on Wednesday 27th September 17:45
Girlfriend got me the McClaren Senna for my birthday. It's been on my list so pleased with that (think she saw me looking at it in the shop).
Downside is her seven year old loves playing with Lego...which I get he's seven and its Lego...however I don't want some to be played with. I don't mind the cheap ones (although I did get a bit upset when the tractor one got broken...but his grandad, uncle and dad are farmers so he is obsessed with them!).
Trying to work out where I can keep them once they are made...
Downside is her seven year old loves playing with Lego...which I get he's seven and its Lego...however I don't want some to be played with. I don't mind the cheap ones (although I did get a bit upset when the tractor one got broken...but his grandad, uncle and dad are farmers so he is obsessed with them!).
Trying to work out where I can keep them once they are made...
At 7 it’s a great opportunity to bond with them if they are showing an interest. They are old enough you can show themhow to handle them, operate the features etc respectfully. I would let him get involved. If the odd bit comes off it”s no big deal as long as they aren’t smasking them up. I really enjoy letting my nealry 5 year old have a look round the big kits. He loves the big Claas tractor with the rotating cab and he doesn’t destroy it. I just put it on the floor for him, tell him to be careful and keep and eye that he doesn’t get carried away. They are quite robust on the whole.
blueST said:
At 7 it’s a great opportunity to bond with them if they are showing an interest. They are old enough you can show themhow to handle them, operate the features etc respectfully. I would let him get involved. If the odd bit comes off it”s no big deal as long as they aren’t smasking them up. I really enjoy letting my nealry 5 year old have a look round the big kits. He loves the big Claas tractor with the rotating cab and he doesn’t destroy it. I just put it on the floor for him, tell him to be careful and keep and eye that he doesn’t get carried away. They are quite robust on the whole.
I don't have kids, however I would seriously encourage children to play with any and all of my builds, it's Lego, therefore it's as educational as it is great looking when built, if they break it, then you just rebuilt it, as a STEM ambassador I can't think of a better way to involve kids.I played with Lego from a very early age and is pushed me towards engineering. I am now post graduate qualified and 31 years behind me.
I also have 8 built technic sets in the office and a wife complaining about the amount of “empty” boxes in the attic. She has it noticed that the empty box pictures are nothing like the sets on display and are rather heavy.
I also have 8 built technic sets in the office and a wife complaining about the amount of “empty” boxes in the attic. She has it noticed that the empty box pictures are nothing like the sets on display and are rather heavy.
Bobberoo said:
blueST said:
At 7 it’s a great opportunity to bond with them if they are showing an interest. They are old enough you can show themhow to handle them, operate the features etc respectfully. I would let him get involved. If the odd bit comes off it”s no big deal as long as they aren’t smasking them up. I really enjoy letting my nealry 5 year old have a look round the big kits. He loves the big Claas tractor with the rotating cab and he doesn’t destroy it. I just put it on the floor for him, tell him to be careful and keep and eye that he doesn’t get carried away. They are quite robust on the whole.
I don't have kids, however I would seriously encourage children to play with any and all of my builds, it's Lego, therefore it's as educational as it is great looking when built, if they break it, then you just rebuilt it, as a STEM ambassador I can't think of a better way to involve kids.LosingGrip said:
Girlfriend got me the McClaren Senna for my birthday. It's been on my list so pleased with that (think she saw me looking at it in the shop).
Downside is her seven year old loves playing with Lego...which I get he's seven and its Lego...however I don't want some to be played with. I don't mind the cheap ones (although I did get a bit upset when the tractor one got broken...but his grandad, uncle and dad are farmers so he is obsessed with them!).
Trying to work out where I can keep them once they are made...
Play with them then hide. They will get bored quickly imho. My 13 year built Senna, but took quite some time lol I did leave the GT3 with him when he was younger. It did get dropped, but I managed to put it back together since it is Lego.Downside is her seven year old loves playing with Lego...which I get he's seven and its Lego...however I don't want some to be played with. I don't mind the cheap ones (although I did get a bit upset when the tractor one got broken...but his grandad, uncle and dad are farmers so he is obsessed with them!).
Trying to work out where I can keep them once they are made...
Funk said:
Bobberoo said:
blueST said:
At 7 it’s a great opportunity to bond with them if they are showing an interest. They are old enough you can show themhow to handle them, operate the features etc respectfully. I would let him get involved. If the odd bit comes off it”s no big deal as long as they aren’t smasking them up. I really enjoy letting my nealry 5 year old have a look round the big kits. He loves the big Claas tractor with the rotating cab and he doesn’t destroy it. I just put it on the floor for him, tell him to be careful and keep and eye that he doesn’t get carried away. They are quite robust on the whole.
I don't have kids, however I would seriously encourage children to play with any and all of my builds, it's Lego, therefore it's as educational as it is great looking when built, if they break it, then you just rebuilt it, as a STEM ambassador I can't think of a better way to involve kids.
You promised you wouldn't tell!!!
Starfighter said:
I played with Lego from a very early age and is pushed me towards engineering. I am now post graduate qualified and 31 years behind me.
I also have 8 built technic sets in the office and a wife complaining about the amount of “empty” boxes in the attic. She has it noticed that the empty box pictures are nothing like the sets on display and are rather heavy.
I also have 8 built technic sets in the office and a wife complaining about the amount of “empty” boxes in the attic. She has it noticed that the empty box pictures are nothing like the sets on display and are rather heavy.
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