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> they actually make the freaking best toy bricks ever

I’d disagree.

They used to, but currently the best toy brick would be chinese makers’ technic blocks (which might be 10% weaker than Lego bricks, but cost a third of the price and are available in bulk), coupled with an alternative controller like Sbrick or Buwizz or a few others that entered the market.

For simpler, more “classic” sets, the buckets are still good value to buy in physical retail stores, but otherwise frustrating to use compared to single or two/three color sets.