One of the big things that you guys are forgetting is that Lego creates sets for multiple age groups, and we're adults picking on toys for children. The reason for the "juniorized" helicopter is because Lego has been trying to get with the times and have their products match their real world counterparts. I'm not a huge fan of the new airplanes for the same reason that you think the helicopter is so simple.
But the box says 5-12 on it. Which means that a 5 year old could build it with relative ease.
I have an 8 year old who has the same problem that you guys see in kids. I push him to stick to it, but sometimes kids just wanna play. They don't want to follow directions, or instructions, they just want to use their imagination. And that's what lego is all about, promoting imagination and creativity. The very meaning of their name is derived from the words "Leg Godt" which means PLAY WELL.
Not to sound like a dick, but as a fan and parent of a fan, your opinions frustrate me. From my standpoint, and with all the knowledge of the company that I have, I find it rude that you guys are picking on modular building and sets directed at younger audiences.
Yes, I know that I took 2 opinions and complained about them in the same post, but I figured you guys would understand my points
That being said, Nice scores, everyone. I managed to score a few things at k-mart, A lotso's dumptruck for my son, and a few to put away.
Also, Bigdaddy, I see the same exact thing you're talking about in younger generations. Shit, I have a hard time with people of the same age group. People have become so self centered thanks to things like myspace, twitter and facebook. It's all me, me, me all the time. I can't wait for the day that people realize that social media is ruining society.