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.
Historical Lego Sets
Medieval Market Village
Trend Themes
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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.
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Industry Implications
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