AIBU to not like Lego?

[MotherWol]

Yes, I know it's an excellent construction toy, creative, doesn't break easily, but it's so annoying! DD is 5 and just starting to show an interest in it, but all I can see are tiny parts that get lost and endless tidying up - we live in a small home and don't have a playroom, so all of her toys live in her bedroom, which will soon be shared with her baby sister. We really don't have room for e.g. Kallax units and endless boxes.

The inventory manager role is one of my least favourite parts of parenting, and IME one that almost always falls to mothers. At least with Duplo the bits are too big to step on/hoover up and the builds don't have to stay on display. Plus so much of the range aimed at girls is twee nonsense (e.g. the Friends range). I'm probably being VU, but surely I'm not alone in this?

The inventory manager role is one of my least favourite parts of parenting, and IME one that almost always falls to mothers

Make your partner pick it up then

Yabu, hugely. It’s not about you and your dislike of mess, it’s about a brilliant, challenging and awesome toy for your kid. Kids come with toys that make a mess.. that’s what kids do

@CheapFoodShits

Much as I hate standing on the pieces, we absolutely love Lego in our house. I was made up when my 9 year old asked for nothing but Lego for Christmas this year. It's great for boosting creativity and it's something we both enjoy doing together. I'm just trying to convince myself that it will be fine for me to buy myself the second Friends (TV show) set. I have the first one proudly displayed in the living room but £135 for the second set isn't justifiable... Is it??

I don’t even like Friends (tv show) but I still want that apartment set. It looks like a good set.

Is there a lego thread on here? Where people just post pictures of their creations? It feels like that is a thread that should exist.

Btw I am talking about the Lego Friends set with the girls Mia, Andrea etc. Not the Friends TV themed stuff which is completely different.

I can't stand lego. It ends up everywhere. They have a tub at nanny's house, so any they get promptly gets moved there!

I actually prefer Playmobil to Lego, DD has outgrown it all now and I was gutted when we gave away her Playmobil stuff, I really liked the horse sets and the camping sets!

Lego is great. Start off with mixed blocks and a small set or two.
We live in a small house (family of 6 in 750 Square feet), we have lego! It isn't something just for people with huge houses, most people do not have a playroom!!
You don't have to get lego friends, I dislike some of the range but some are nature inspired and quite lovely in my opinion. Some of the best sets are friends, we have 'girls'and 'boys'lego, it's all mixed together and who cares?! Either sex can enjoy any range of lego.

I don't care for it either OP.

I have a 6yo DD and all her Lego is from the City range and the Trolls World Tour. She's not really got the hang of building things as yet (fine motor delay) but its great practise for her. We just have a rule that she can't have too many sets out at once unless already built.

It might 'out' me on here if I show some of my builds (I have displayed at shows)....
I am currently in the middle of building a Halloween display. When it's done maybe I will start a 'show us your builds' thread

Having said I hate it, I do love seeing the big displays and things real aficionados make. The thought of doing it myself makes me want to cry though.

All you need is one drona box and a sheet or blanket spread out when playing. It takes all of 10 seconds to then tip all the loose pieces back in the box.

There are lots of different ranges if Lego. The fact that it requires a little care in tidying up isnt a reason to dislike a toy.

betta bilda all the way

I'm just trying to convince myself that it will be fine for me to buy myself the second Friends (TV show) set. I have the first one proudly displayed in the living room but £135 for the second set isn't justifiable... Is it??

Do it, do it, do it.

Yanbu. I'm a bit ashamed to admit this but my dh works with Lego and I absolutely hate the stuff. I am extremely proud of dh and think his creations are amazing but it is so expensive and it gets everywhere. I also hate the way people ask him to do a commission for them and expect to pay less than the pieces cost. But I think a lot of people who make things to sell have that problem.

Snugglemuffin I am always very impressed with the large displays that some builders create. The talents out there is just unbelievable.
When I build for display I try to use parts that are just from shop bought sets (rather than having to buy 3000 of a specific part direct from Lego). It's my attempt to show children (or grown ups) what can be created with just owning a few sets.
It's a lot of fun.

I can't believe people refuse to have lego in the house even if their children enjoy it. DS used to have lego all though the house, one memorable Christmas we all got lego kits for our main present!

Think people can be too anal about having a tidy house and let their children miss out on some toys like lego (which can be contained if necessary)

OK, as a 53 year old, where would I start?

I esspecially hate stepping barefoot on a piece of lego 😖😖😖

Other then that, yes it is a bit messy but it’s great stuff for a wide range of ages, easy to clean and good for children’s development.

Spider as a starting point decide whether you would rather follow a plan or build free style. If you want to build free style get some Classic sets. They are the ones in yellow boxes. You get an interesting mix of bits and pieces and you just....go for it.
If you want to follow plans decide if you want a really big set that could be displayed. There is a range that's 18+ and is a big mixture of different designs and themes. These tend to be very expensive though (the new Titanic set due out is something crazy like 400 quid).
I tend to prefer smaller sets. I like the Creator 3 in 1 sets. There is a nice one out at the moment that's a little toy shop which has some lovely colours.
I would recommend maybe getting a Creator set plus a classic set as a starter. That way you can have the fun of following instructions, then taking it apart and building it into something else combined with parts from the classic set.
My personal rule with Lego is "what you build doesn't always have to make sense".

I dislike Lego and my dc aren't thrilled with Lego either. Bits just get lost or are so small and hard to put together.
It's also a huge hazard if you've a smaller child who puts things in their mouth or up their nose.

Get a tub and tidy up before you hoover. Lego is great fun and to be encouraged.

True or what?

Horrid, horrid stuff.

It’s specifically not designed for creative play - the classic 2x4 bricks are pretty rare and every set has some one of a kind essential pieces to make sure you buy it.

I hate the gendering. Lego friends is twee and moronic, and a huge proportion of the sets marketed to boys are based on violence. It’s sad that a toy that started with such great ethics has taken this track in the name of profit.

Ds is autistic and obsessed with Lego. There are carefully curated collections of random bricks all over his room. It’s all anyone ever buys for him. We’re overwhelmed by the volume but we can’t stem the tide.

I hate it with a passion.

@SpiderinaWingMirror

OK, as a 53 year old, where would I start?

I am 59 and DH 63 and we both love Lego. I particularly like the architecture sets. One of my best presents ever was a couple of Christmas ago when DH bought me Tower Bridge. About 5000+ pieces but fantastic. Last year he got me Trafalgar Square. I recently bought him the Saturn V rocket which he adores and also the Lunar module. A good Lego definitely helps make Christmas