I used Lego A LOT as a kid. Lost touch with it somewhere along the way after growing up, but my love for it was rekindled when I used it at a systems thinking training exercise a few years ago. Knew I had to get back to building blocks as an adult with a busy, creative brain - needed something to match the quality I was familiar with, but without burning a hole in the pocket (and the market has a lot of cheap, low quality options that just don't cut it.)
But these Aiko blocks are the real deal. I don't see anything short of top notch material, finish and that satisfying feel of blocks that fit each other perfectly. And freestyle sets like this one are great for all ages - very much so for adults as in my case. If you're a hobbyist craftsperson, this is a great set to work your hands on when you're not on a full fledged project. It is also a neat tool to get your mind running on those slow days, or to wind down with some creative outlet at the end of a busy day.
There's an idea book included, but here are a couple of other things I made with this set of 250!