Lego Brickmaster reviews?

[IansMom]

I am thinking of buying my son one of the Brickmaster sets for Christmas. He turns 5 a few weeks after Christmas. He enjoys blocks and building. He loved his Duplos when he was 2-3.5, but plays with the Legos (we have a small beginner set) only occasionally. Are the Brickmaster series good? Is one set better than the other in your experience? TIA

[cagey]

Big fan of the brickmaster, esp for a beginner. (and heck, even for a lego expert!) There's a little story and blocks that can build 3-4 different models. I dont think DS has ever read the stories, but loves them anyway. I dont think you can easily find (if at all) the models elsewhere.

For a general set, the city one is good and easy for younger kids. I personally like the Castle one the best, but not sure of the ages. Ninjago and Star Wars ones are huge hits for fans of those.

[kristac]

We love the brickmaster sets as well. I think they are great for beginners.

[iaam]

I think they are great too, except that storing the big books (with instructions) is a pain!

Costco has a few (I remember Star Wars, Chima, Ninjago, Friends) for $14.79.

[IansMom]

Thanks! I will check Costco.