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It is modern military and weapons that are not made. Not weapons per se
by celticninja 7y ago
It is modern military and weapons that are not made. Not weapons per se
- Symbiote 7y agoThis is the best Quora answer I've ever seen. It has illustrations! https://www.quora.com/When-did-LEGO-set-start-containing-contemporary-weapons https://www.quora.com/When-did-LEGO-set-start-containing-con... The introduction of weapons was gradual, and except for Batman, they are either historical or futuristic. From my observations as a foreigner in Denmark, historical or fantasy weapons like swords, spears, shields, clubs acceptable and common. A 6 year old might have a wooden one, and be seen anywhere in the city. A 16 year old might have a foam and fibreglass one, and be seen LARPing in the woods at the weekend. A gun that isn't clearly a water pistol is a rare sight.
- arrrg 7y agoIf you want an overview of minifigure weapons Lego has used over the years you can get a pretty complete picture here: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?v=2&pg=1&catString=19&sortBy=Y&sortAsc=D&itemBrand=1000&catType=P https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?v=2&pg=1&catString... Even though Lego sets do sometimes include weapons, even very gun-like weapons, to me there is still a pretty clear line Lego draws. Their City sets don’t include guns and guns are the exception, not the rule, otherwise. Look at Lego’s competitors if you want to get an idea of what Lego could be doing. Obviously those are looking for their niche, so that’s to be expected. They have modern and 20th century military equipment sets and I could never imagine Lego releasing sets like that.
- bhaak 7y ago> Their City sets don’t include guns and guns are the exception, not the rule, otherwise. That line got me thinking. I think you are right and I've never seen a police minifig with a weapon.