Question about wooden blocks versus Lincoln Logs

When I was a kid in the 70s, my grandparents gave me a choice between a big set of plain wooden blocks or a bucket of Lincoln Logs. I picked the blocks because they felt more open ended. But now I wonder if Lincoln Logs taught more about structure and following plans. Did anyone else face this kind of choice and do you think you picked the better option?

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kelly96827d ago

My 2nd grade teacher had both in her classroom and I always grabbed the Lincoln Logs because you could build actual roofs and windows. I get why people like open-ended blocks but following those little notches to make a cabin felt like actual construction, not just stacking. Building from plans taught me patience and precision in a way plain blocks never did.

the_jake27d ago

Idk man, I picked Lincoln Logs once and spent three hours building a cabin that collapsed because my little brother sneezed on it. Guess that taught me patience and precision too, mostly patience in not chucking a log at his head.