I can see your Dilemma. I now have an 8month old son and just recently got back into Legos. I'm looking to possibly purchase every Lego Sail ship out there. However I will be keeping them from my child until he grows older. This way he will be able to respect what they are and what value they hold. I still have plenty of other Legos that he can play with when the time comes. as of right now for his first Christmas I will be getting him some Very Large Duplo blocks to help tied him over till he can move onto the next stage. Will my son become a LEGO MANIAC like I once was. I hope someday.