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Age: 43. Hobby: Lego. Rise of the middle-aged toy fans


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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45247637

 

First half ot the report talks about Lego, then moves to model railways, discussing how many enthusiasts are middle-aged or older.

 

I'd posted this feature here

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/137020-who-says-toys-are-just-for-kids-bbc-feature/

 

earlier.

 

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Keith

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Thats ok, I was on the phone when I spotted it, so I thought it might amuse and popped it here......

 

 

Slow news day?

 

 

 

 

Jason

Probably a new journo told to report on a story.  He didn't really seem to have a grasp of things, but its the business section so... .

 

 

Could be talking about the junior modellers section at the Telford O gauge guild show this weekend !!

Tim (age 50 3/4)

 

Oh, the impetuosity of youth!

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Well I saw this advertised the other week and want one. Definitely not aimed at the kids market.

 

Uncover the secrets of the Bond… James Bond™ Aston Martin DB5!

 

This set includes over 1,290 pieces and is suitable for ages 16+.

 

 

https://shop.lego.com/en-GB/James-Bond-Aston-Martin-DB5-10262?CMP=KAC-SAHCSEU8&HQS=10262&ef_id=W2LfegAAAIeoBxCq%3A20180829210758%3As&s_kwcid=AL%21933%213%21288323010190%21%21%21g%21297009615338%21

 

 

 

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It’s not really a surprise . Lots of people used to complete jigsaws for relaxation. Lego is a kind of three dimensional Jigsaw . The other thing about Lego is that it’s a one stop shop. You buy the whole kit to complete it and that’s it . You don’t need to buy extra track to extend train sets ,power , scenery etc etc . While this may appeal to some folk , others just want something to put their time in all in one box. So I’m not sure there’s a direct link between Lego and Model Railways

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https://flic.kr/p/GzYJ8E

 

the arrangements have changed quite a bit since then, I suppose I should take a new video...

 

Na, I need at least one more brick.  I think I have 402 on order right now... (hmm...plus some other ones...)

 

 

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You don’t need to buy extra track to extend train sets ,power , scenery etc etc . While this may appeal to some folk , others just want something to put their time in all in one box. So I’m not sure there’s a direct link between Lego and Model Railways

Well the whole point of the themed ranges is you can keep adding to it just like model railways. Lego City includes railways, vehicles and buildings so pretty much just like a Hornby trainset. The clever thing is they lock you into their brand much more than model railways do.

I bought some of the Lego Christmas range as something different to resin Christmas villages and have added buildings, the train and another loco from sets plus some 'scratchbuilt' pieces so very much expandable just like a trainset too.

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I'm lucky enough to work on the LEGO video games, one of the designers here has this...

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bricktrix/albums/72157626190876621

 

Also, as well as designing the LEGO Caterham Set, he has few of these....

 

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Loads more and other stuff on his Flickr..

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bricktrix/albums

 

He's probably on this forum, not sure of his username.

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