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(More customer reviews)There isn't much to say about Lego's that haven't already been said. They are terrific toys that are great for children and adults alike, and help with imagination and focus along with following instructions. Though Lego has certainly gotten more corporate as years have gone by - to the point that they repeat certain themes over and over with slight twists - this particular set takes me to a unique time in Lego. Today you're guaranteed that Lego 'City' theme will always have a new Police or Fire station. But what is the 'other' theme? At this time, 1993, you had recreation (2011, you have 'Space' - for ordinary life, not just 'Star Wars').
The Rocky River Retreat is easily one of my favorite sets. There was quite a bit of detail and imagination put into the genesis of it. From the unique base-plate that has a painted river to the drawbridge, you've got outstanding play possibilities. It also had numerous artifacts and accessories from a horse to a a 'bird of pray' (a parrot painted gray), mugs, a skillet, suitcase and and numerous trees with unique trunks. The brown color schemes too added a bit of extra flavor, and the roof plates to the cottage were also a nice touch. The set also comes with a nifty 'SUV' with overhead lights, a fishing pole and trailer with boat. It is so creative that you also have a water pump/well!
This set is 20 years old, so make no mistake, finding it will be extremely difficult. But I would recommend it if it could be found. So many of Lego's older sets seemed more original and versatile to me in that you could do even more with them than just make the display. It just goes to show you that Lego was and always will be one of the more creative building toys on the market. It really was a golden era for Lego products and around the same time, the more girl oriented Paradisa series came out. Also around that time they were really exploring more 'recreational' themes, so you had vacation boats and items of that nature too.
Like so many other classic Lego town sets from the 80's and 90's (like the McDonald's one too), if this were to be re-released today, without question it would sell well.
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