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(More customer reviews)Yes, Lego is 50 years old, a fact touted by Google today. Depending on your age, you'll either find yourself to be "younger than Legos" or realize (gulp) that you are older than they are. Yes, they HAVE been around that long.
Since my son has this AT-TE set, I thought I'd put in a word about how cool the Star Wars sets are (besides the fact that they seem to increase in value over the year, a decent investment for those who can maintain the original boxes and instructions).
My son won't even take this particular Lego item out of the room, however -let alone move it - because it is so FRAGILE. You should know this! Put in a display case or somewhere protected - once it is built. Even with that caveat, he enjoys having this. He likes being reminded of the fact that he actually built it, slowly, over time. It is a sign of having succeeded at something he describes as "very hard to do" - but he says that with pride.
Here's the thing about Legos - they are actually educational. Following the directions takes skill and attention to EVERY little detail. This also builds resilience, tolerance for frustration and the desire to handle the challenge. Some kids probably give up in frustration but for those who don't - well, it is sure better than plopping down in front of the television set!
The major benefits of Star Wars and other Legos:
1. They help develop an attention to detail and make reading directions fun and worth the time. There is a clear payoff for the time involved and kids love looking at the results of all that hard work. Our son has his right next to his soccer trophies.
2. Kids can create their own works and then turn around and make the "official" version.Also, the tie-in to Star Wars, resonant, evocative.
3. Adults often maintain an affection for Legos and keep collecting them.
4. If you do some research online, you'll discover that Legos are considered one of the most "trusted toys" around. I have my theories about why this is so. Part of the appeal is that they start with easy sets and then work up to harder ones. There have been imitations but people seem to come back to the classic Lego sets.
Just don't make the mistake we did. Hang on to the boxes and original instructions. We've got the instructions but not the box for this one.
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Enter the Star Wars battlefield on the LEGO AT-TE. This massive six-legged vehicle transports troopers and speeders right to the scene of battle. Open the armor plates on the back to reveal the hidden Clone Troopers, and deploy the army through the front hatch. Includes four Clone Troopers and one speeder. 646 LEGO pieces.
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