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Historical Lego Sets

Medieval Market Village

— October 5, 2008 — Life-Stages
A LEGO set of Medieval Market Village is set to be released in 2009 and the pictures show that it is going to be awesome. Check out the costumes!

The new LEGO set was announced at BrickCon, where lots of extremely dedicated LEGO fans gather to geek off about those bricks they probably love more than the little kids do. The Medieval Market Village set has 1601 pieces.

Implications - With so many pieces, it's no wonder that these sets take hours to build! Within the Medieval Market Village comes a lot of cool things such as eight different LEGO men and women, two-story buildings, stables for horses and even a blacksmith's shop. The LEGO set would surely be a delight for the young and old.
Trend Themes
1. Increased Complexity in LEGO Sets - Building sets with a large number of intricate pieces offers an opportunity for LEGO to cater to adult fans and challenge traditional notions of age-appropriate toys.
2. Expanding Creative Play - The inclusion of detailed structures and various characters in the LEGO set encourages imaginative storytelling and role-playing, creating opportunities for children to develop their creativity and storytelling skills.
3. Nostalgia-driven Collectibles - The popularity of historical LEGO sets, such as the Medieval Market Village, taps into consumers' nostalgia for iconic and vintage toys, presenting opportunities to target adult collectors and enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The increasing complexity and inclusion of detailed structures in LEGO sets creates opportunities for innovation in toy manufacturing, specifically in the design and production of highly intricate building sets.
2. Education and Learning - Introducing historical LEGO sets that require research and facts about different time periods can be integrated into educational curricula, offering a unique opportunity to combine play and learning.
3. Collector's Market - The demand for nostalgic and rare LEGO sets, particularly those with historical themes, creates a thriving collector's market, prompting potential collaborations with auction houses and specialty retailers.
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