I agree, but you do get what you pay for. So many toys these days coming out of China are just plain junk. So you get a cool toy for half or less than a lego kit, then it breaks after the third use (swear it's the third everytime, must be a Chinese failnonsafe) but with the expensive Lego's, you get a product that will last a lifetime. Just don't step on the little pieces barefoot, ooooo!!