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January 23, 2007
Legolust
If it's not the week before Christmas, you probably won't find me in a mall. Last weekend was an exception, when Bonnie and I made an impromptu trip to Bellevue Square. We browsed overpriced iPod accessories at The Apple Store, quizzed the Verizon worker for discounts on Smartphones, and compared various sized boxes at The Container Store. We were going to call it a day when we walked by perhaps the greatest store in the world. Without a word, we both rushed into The Lego Store.
Lego was by far my favourite toy growing up. I would spend hours building intricate spaceships, robots and space stations (my parents bet on me going into either computers, or becoming a NASA engineer). We browsed the pirate ships, Star Wars tie-ins, and primary-coloured houses for a while, when a display in the back corner caught my eye: Mindstorms.
Mindstorms is a computer-programmable Lego robot set with a motor, four kinds of sensors, USB and Bluetooth interfaces. In my whole life, I don't think I've ever lusted for a toy aged 10+ as much as I did that day. It took all my self-restraint to not drop the $250 right there and take it home. Of course, Bonnie's "Oh, that's cool," and "You should totally get that," comments really didn't help.
And no, I didn't even realize I'm bring this up less than two weeks before my birthday. Must be a crazy coincidence.
Comments
Wow, LEGO has sure come a long way....it doesn't remotely resemble the toy of your childhood. Up until now, I was so glad Dad and I didn't sell your childhood LEGO set(s) at any of our garage sales before moving into the condo. Of all the toys we got rid of, this was the only one we kept... ......but I wonder now, if the "old" style will hold the same fascination and hours and hours of absorbing playtime for your children (my grandchildren!!) that the updated version(s) will?? So.....reminisce and build away on your next visit....batteries not included. (sadly though, methinks the excitement just won't be the same)
Posted by: Mom at January 24, 2007 4:29 AM