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AIBU to give off brand building sets rather than Lego as birthday presents?

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SoManyQuestions52 · 31/05/2026 12:56

Would anyone be offended for their child to receive “fake” off brand ‘Lego’ for their birthday?

I’ve just picked up some really good priced sets in Lidl that I was planning to gift at some the soo many parties we’ve got coming up (mainly 5th birthdays), but then I wondered if that would be offensive or considered cheap?! Photo of one of the sets for reference (not my photo).

I obviously wouldn’t be offended if my little one was gifted something like this but would anyone else be?

AIBU to give off brand building sets rather than Lego as birthday presents?
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Pompelly · 31/05/2026 12:58

Lovely gift - especially if it "fits" branded lego pieces so can be built in to almost anything.

Kids that age wont care as long as its fun to play with.

rubyslippers · 31/05/2026 12:57

How can a present be offensive?
it’s a lovely gift

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