Chip off the old block: Would my kids play with my childhood Lego?
A parent reflects on the nostalgia and joy of passing down his childhood Lego sets to his young daughters. The piece draws parallels between the enduring nature of play and the themes found in the Toy Story film franchise.
Why it matters
It explores the cultural significance of intergenerational play and the emotional value attached to physical toys in a digital age.
Simon Tierney playing with his 35-year-old Lego with his daughters, Daniela, 4, and the Giovanna, 6. 'It is completely immaterial to them that it was made decades before they ever existed. All that matters is that it’s fun.'
The content is a personal interest/lifestyle piece with no political or social agenda.
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