> It feels like most Lego sets on the market have several major/foundational pieces which are essentially useless outside of the model they're built for - some huge chunk of molded plastic.
Do you have an example of a one of those pieces?
I haven't had a Lego set in decades, but I do recall feeling that the ratio of fiddly pieces vs "foundational" pieces getting out of whack towards the end of my time with them. When my kids get old enough I suppose I'm going to have to get them one of those "classic" sets, because I'm not sure they'll be able to get enough by just collecting regular sets.
Do you have an example of a one of those pieces?
I haven't had a Lego set in decades, but I do recall feeling that the ratio of fiddly pieces vs "foundational" pieces getting out of whack towards the end of my time with them. When my kids get old enough I suppose I'm going to have to get them one of those "classic" sets, because I'm not sure they'll be able to get enough by just collecting regular sets.