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I'm going to have to call you out here. Nothing is stopping you from reusing pieces, they're made to the same quality as always. Newer sets don't have as many
by kikimaru 9y ago
I'm going to have to call you out here.
Nothing is stopping you from reusing pieces, they're made to the same quality as always. Newer sets don't have as many "speciality" pieces as they did in the dark ages (2000-2005) and the instructions have NEVER had more than 1-2 models in them.
If you want mechanical stuff, buy the Technic range.
And there is no "artificial scarcity" - they just happen to release new products constantly, and they can't keep every single set in production; so sets are retired after 3-4 years.
Finally, scalpers aren't the only ones to buy from; I find below-RRP sets all the time on Craigslist & similar.
- tostitos1979 9y agoCheck out the 8020 set. That is what I grew up with. Beautiful models (in my eye as a kid and as an adult), and an amazing number of them with the same set. But I don't disagree with your points. I think if you lose control over any hobby, interest or indulgence, you end up in a bad place. I warned about lego because I didn't consider the dark side when I started :)