Legonizer

I am not acquainted with the majority of the existence of LEGO, but I've been building in LEGO my whole life uninterrupted by a "dark age", and I believe that we currently inhabit a second "golden age of LEGO" (even though the first was before I was born). The functions and detail in modern sets are astounding, and we have just the right part selection where we have incredible flexibility but are not swamped with one-use "unique" pieces. prices are reasonable for the contents of sets, and we have innovative lines like Ninjago and modular buildings. but most importantly, A/T-FOLs are better connected now than ever before, leading to better communication with LEGO and fellow FOLs, strengthening our community and supporting one anothers' ideas and building styles, as well as basking in the appreciation of other FOLs. and so I believe the current golden age started perhaps in 2007, when the Cafe Corner was introduced, to my knowledge the first set intended for AFOLs, or maybe when the first LEGO fan convention was held (I don't know when that was), or when the first LUG was formed (I don't know when that was either). In conclusion, it seems to me that we are currently in a golden age of LEGO, primarily due to improved communication within the community.