i think the "dumbing down" started with the later trackmaster 1 tracks. just this weekend, i passed up two sets of the blue mountain quarry, with tracks in the nice blue color, simply due to the constrictions in the build. the tracks are all twisted and formed to make a pre-determined design, and i simply dont have the patience to try and work them into a decent layout.
IMHO, i think "dumbing down" is the wrong term to use. from reviews on amazon, the sets have got harder to build. adults are obviously the ones complaining, so if they are struggling then its impossible for preschoolers to manage. with the new stuff, even i struggle with the more basic set designs.
and whoever invented "one click" pieces for items that take up large amounts of space should have a pie thrown at them.
IMHO, i think "dumbing down" is the wrong term to use. from reviews on amazon, the sets have got harder to build. adults are obviously the ones complaining, so if they are struggling then its impossible for preschoolers to manage. with the new stuff, even i struggle with the more basic set designs.
and whoever invented "one click" pieces for items that take up large amounts of space should have a pie thrown at them.
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