Is it possible that inflation[1] has outpaced your childhood memories? Assuming 1990 is a mid-point for peak LEGO buying among HN readers, here's a couple of ba

Is it possible that inflation[1] has outpaced your childhood memories? Assuming 1990 is a mid-point for peak LEGO buying among HN readers, here's a couple of basic 'space' sets with comparitive prices: 6923 "Particle Ionizer", a small space ship: $24 in 1990 would be $42.48 in 2012 1616 "Space Combo", couple of minifigs and mini vehicles: $10 in 1990 would be $17.70 in 2012 [1] http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm [2] http://guide.lugnet.com/set/6923 http://guide.lugnet.com/set/6923 [3] http://guide.lugnet.com/set/1616 http://guide.lugnet.com/set/1616