I went to a Lego Robotics contest several months ago.
The kits that the kids put together were impressive.
My 11 year old son went to a Lego Engineering School last year at a local college. They used Lego’s to learn about structures, building, cantilevers etc.
Lego’s are far better than any toy out there, especially for boys (except toy guns). I’m thrilled when I see a hald dozen boys piled around a mountain of Lego’s in the living room.