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* HePannedItNowHeSucks: Nick initially did not expect ''TOYS/LEGOMarsMission'' to have so many defenders.
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-->'''Nick:''' She's one of my faves, but I ain't gonna spend $90 on her!
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-->'''Nick:''' It's been on my computer for like a year, but I couldn't think of a gag for it. Oh, wait... ''gag''. (RimShot)
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-->'''Nick:''' I'm not here to cheer-lead LEGO -- that's never been my mission with this series, I just like to shed a light on thing that even the most advent LEGO fans may have forgotten -- but it really is incredible what LEGO has done. The brick has appeared in many forms over these 70 years, even after most of the most outrageous elements from UsefulNotes/TheNineties, 80s, and so on were discontinued because LEGO's people thought [[AudienceAlienatingEra there were too many molds and that LEGO was... losing its core identity,]] the brick has since bounced back and evolved and diversified into more shapes than ever! The sheer wealth of different pieces and colors available today is astonishing, [[https://youtu.be/ucp7bbkCmcA?t=434 and overwhelming for some people who kinda miss that simpler look when it was just bricks. I see it pretty frequently, mostly people in their 80s or 70s, struggling to pick one set out of the dozens in the aisle for their grandchildren, confused by how... special everything looks, how and frantic and specific, wanting to go back to a simpler time when LEGO looked more... square.]] LEGO still releases products for those sorts of fans -- there will always be a place for that -- but I wouldn't walk back any of the advances made with the System in recent decades, and I can only imagine how it might grow as we enter [[TheNewTwenties another new decade]], what LEGO will look like in two or three or seven, if I'm still around then. Assuming there are kids watching this video (who are we kidding?), always remember these vintage products, far removed as they are from modern LEGO sets, were made for the children of their day, and Lord knows what studded, twisty landscape your grandchildren may inherit. It may be just as harsh and unrecognizable to you as the modern LEGO landscape is to them. Brick may not be made of plastic anymore, who knows? But to me, change is exciting! It's what's allowed everything I love to be! All the themes we've covered up until now, they're all aberrations of some sort, and I'm always excited to see what's next, even if I don't buy it, even if it's not for me. Just to watch the process is always fascinating, and I hope that feeling never dies for me or you as we keep ever-around that corner with the advance of time.
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-->'''Nick:''' I'm not here to cheer-lead LEGO -- that's never been my mission with this series, I just like to shed a light on thing that even the most advent LEGO fans may have forgotten -- but it really is incredible what LEGO has done. The brick has appeared in many forms over these 70 years, even after most of the most outrageous elements from UsefulNotes/TheNineties, 80s, and so on were discontinued because LEGO's people thought [[DorkAge there were too many molds and that LEGO was... losing its core identity,]] the brick has since bounced back and evolved and diversified into more shapes than ever! The sheer wealth of different pieces and colors available today is astonishing, [[https://youtu.be/ucp7bbkCmcA?t=434 and overwhelming for some people who kinda miss that simpler look when it was just bricks. I see it pretty frequently, mostly people in their 80s or 70s, struggling to pick one set out of the dozens in the aisle for their grandchildren, confused by how... special everything looks, how and frantic and specific, wanting to go back to a simpler time when LEGO looked more... square.]] LEGO still releases products for those sorts of fans -- there will always be a place for that -- but I wouldn't walk back any of the advances made with the System in recent decades, and I can only imagine how it might grow as we enter [[TheNewTwenties another new decade]], what LEGO will look like in two or three or seven, if I'm still around then. Assuming there are kids watching this video (who are we kidding?), always remember these vintage products, far removed as they are from modern LEGO sets, were made for the children of their day, and Lord knows what studded, twisty landscape your grandchildren may inherit. It may be just as harsh and unrecognizable to you as the modern LEGO landscape is to them. Brick may not be made of plastic anymore, who knows? But to me, change is exciting! It's what's allowed everything I love to be! All the themes we've covered up until now, they're all aberrations of some sort, and I'm always excited to see what's next, even if I don't buy it, even if it's not for me. Just to watch the process is always fascinating, and I hope that feeling never dies for me or you as we keep ever-around that corner with the advance of time.
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-->'''Nick:''' I'm not here to cheer-lead LEGO -- that's never been my mission with this series, I just like to shed a light on thing that even the most advent LEGO fans may have forgotten -- but it really is incredible what LEGO has done. The brick has appeared in many forms over these 70 years, even after most of the most outrageous elements from UsefulNotes/TheNineties, 80s, and so on were discontinued because LEGO's people thought [[DorkAge [[AudienceAlienatingEra there were too many molds and that LEGO was... losing its core identity,]] the brick has since bounced back and evolved and diversified into more shapes than ever! The sheer wealth of different pieces and colors available today is astonishing, [[https://youtu.be/ucp7bbkCmcA?t=434 and overwhelming for some people who kinda miss that simpler look when it was just bricks. I see it pretty frequently, mostly people in their 80s or 70s, struggling to pick one set out of the dozens in the aisle for their grandchildren, confused by how... special everything looks, how and frantic and specific, wanting to go back to a simpler time when LEGO looked more... square.]] LEGO still releases products for those sorts of fans -- there will always be a place for that -- but I wouldn't walk back any of the advances made with the System in recent decades, and I can only imagine how it might grow as we enter [[TheNewTwenties another new decade]], what LEGO will look like in two or three or seven, if I'm still around then. Assuming there are kids watching this video (who are we kidding?), always remember these vintage products, far removed as they are from modern LEGO sets, were made for the children of their day, and Lord knows what studded, twisty landscape your grandchildren may inherit. It may be just as harsh and unrecognizable to you as the modern LEGO landscape is to them. Brick may not be made of plastic anymore, who knows? But to me, change is exciting! It's what's allowed everything I love to be! All the themes we've covered up until now, they're all aberrations of some sort, and I'm always excited to see what's next, even if I don't buy it, even if it's not for me. Just to watch the process is always fascinating, and I hope that feeling never dies for me or you as we keep ever-around that corner with the advance of time.
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* BrokenBase: The "Western" episode inevitably got hit with this, due to its discussion on outdated cultural depictions and how that boils over into {{political correctness}}. The comments section is divided into those who agree wholeheartedly, those who disagree (either respectfully or not), and those who simply don't like politics being brought up over Franchise/{{LEGO}}. To his credit, Nick knew that some portion of his viewer-base take offense whether or not he brought up the subject, and that his videos were never meant to be blind to RealLife regardless of their subject matter.
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* BrokenBase: The "Western" episode inevitably got hit with this, due to its discussion on outdated cultural depictions and how that boils over into {{political correctness}}.political correctness. The comments section is divided into those who agree wholeheartedly, those who disagree (either respectfully or not), and those who simply don't like politics being brought up over Franchise/{{LEGO}}. To his credit, Nick knew that some portion of his viewer-base take offense whether or not he brought up the subject, and that his videos were never meant to be blind to RealLife regardless of their subject matter.
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** In the ''Toys/{{Bionicle}}'' episode, Nick is clearly rattled by the reboot's dismal failure and [[GenreKiller subsequent demise of CCBS]], to the point of wondering: what if all the naysayers were right all along, that [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks Constraction was just a lucky fluke, LEGO never should have strayed from classic brick-building]], and [[FanHater he really was misguided to insist otherwise]]?... At which point he reaffirms that [[LittleNo no]], ''BIONICLE'' is a valid part of LEGO truly unlike any other in the way is inspired him and many others to gaze into the unfamiliar and mysterious, that Constraction has plenty of potential for creativity and can coexist with System, and that even though LEGO is currently looking in the other direction, all that ''BIONICLE'' has to offer will be honored for years to come.
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** In the ''Toys/{{Bionicle}}'' episode, Nick is clearly rattled by the reboot's dismal failure and [[GenreKiller subsequent demise of CCBS]], to the point of wondering: what if all the naysayers were right all along, that [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks Constraction was just a lucky fluke, LEGO never should have strayed from classic brick-building]], and [[FanHater he really was misguided to insist otherwise]]?...otherwise?... At which point he reaffirms that [[LittleNo no]], ''BIONICLE'' is a valid part of LEGO truly unlike any other in the way is inspired him and many others to gaze into the unfamiliar and mysterious, that Constraction has plenty of potential for creativity and can coexist with System, and that even though LEGO is currently looking in the other direction, all that ''BIONICLE'' has to offer will be honored for years to come.
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* AccidentalInnuendo: Here's one from when Nick grouses over the fact the Velma Dinkley is only available in the $90 HauntedHouse set:
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** Here's one from when Nick grouses over the fact the Velma Dinkley is only available in the $90 HauntedHouse set:
** Here's one from when Nick grouses over the fact the Velma Dinkley is only available in the $90 HauntedHouse set:
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* BizarroEpisode: The "Dank themes" episode revolves around LEGO's more... out there themes.
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** In the Season 2 recap, Nick randomly brings up an image of a Clickits heart wedged onto Toa Nokama's mask:
-->'''Nick:''' It's been on my computer for like a year, but I couldn't think of a gag for it. Oh, wait... ''gag''. (RimShot)
* BizarroEpisode: The "Dank themes" episode revolves aroundLEGO's Franchise/{{LEGO}}'s more... out there themes. Nick also enjoyed the opportunity to "go ham with the editing".
-->'''Nick:''' It's been on my computer for like a year, but I couldn't think of a gag for it. Oh, wait... ''gag''. (RimShot)
* BizarroEpisode: The "Dank themes" episode revolves around
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* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments: At the end of the "Vintage LEGO" episode, Nick, realizing just how disorienting modern LEGO can be to those who grew up on classic LEGO, expects to be just as disoriented by the time he's on the other side of TheGenerationGap, but nonetheless resolves to be excited for what {{the future}} holds rather than afraid.
-->'''Nick:''' I'm not here to cheer-lead LEGO -- that's never been my mission with this series, I just like to shed a light on thing that even the most advent LEGO fans may have forgotten -- but it really is incredible what LEGO has done. The brick has appeared in many forms over these 70 years, even after most of the most outrageous elements from UsefulNotes/TheNineties, 80s, and so on were discontinued because LEGO's people thought there were too many molds and that LEGO was... losing its core identity, the brick has since bounced back and evolved and diversified into more shapes than ever! The sheer wealth of different pieces and colors available today is astonishing, and overwhelming for some people who kinda miss that simpler look when it was just bricks. I see it pretty frequently, mostly people in their 80s or 70s, struggling to pick one set out of the dozens in the aisle for their grandchildren, confused by how... special everything looks, how and frantic and specific, wanting to go back to a simpler time when LEGO looked more... square. LEGO still releases products for those sorts of fans -- there will always be a place for that -- but I wouldn't walk back any of the advances made with the System in recent decades, and I can only imagine how it might grow as we enter [[TheNewTwenties another new decade]], what LEGO will look like in two or three or seven, if I'm still around then. Assuming there are kids watching this video (who are we kidding?), always remember these vintage products, far removed as they are from modern LEGO sets, were made for the children of their and Lord knows what studded, twisty landscape your grandchildren may inherit. It may be just as harsh and unrecognizable to you as the modern LEGO landscape is to them. Brick may not be made of plastic anymore, who knows? But to me, change is exciting! It's what's allowed everything I love to be! All the themes we've covered up until now, they're all aberrations of some sort, and I'm always excited to see what's next, even if I don't but it, even if it's not for me. Just to watch the process is always fascinating, and I hope that feeling never dies for me or you as we keep ever-around that corner with the advance of time.
-->'''Nick:''' I'm not here to cheer-lead LEGO -- that's never been my mission with this series, I just like to shed a light on thing that even the most advent LEGO fans may have forgotten -- but it really is incredible what LEGO has done. The brick has appeared in many forms over these 70 years, even after most of the most outrageous elements from UsefulNotes/TheNineties, 80s, and so on were discontinued because LEGO's people thought there were too many molds and that LEGO was... losing its core identity, the brick has since bounced back and evolved and diversified into more shapes than ever! The sheer wealth of different pieces and colors available today is astonishing, and overwhelming for some people who kinda miss that simpler look when it was just bricks. I see it pretty frequently, mostly people in their 80s or 70s, struggling to pick one set out of the dozens in the aisle for their grandchildren, confused by how... special everything looks, how and frantic and specific, wanting to go back to a simpler time when LEGO looked more... square. LEGO still releases products for those sorts of fans -- there will always be a place for that -- but I wouldn't walk back any of the advances made with the System in recent decades, and I can only imagine how it might grow as we enter [[TheNewTwenties another new decade]], what LEGO will look like in two or three or seven, if I'm still around then. Assuming there are kids watching this video (who are we kidding?), always remember these vintage products, far removed as they are from modern LEGO sets, were made for the children of their and Lord knows what studded, twisty landscape your grandchildren may inherit. It may be just as harsh and unrecognizable to you as the modern LEGO landscape is to them. Brick may not be made of plastic anymore, who knows? But to me, change is exciting! It's what's allowed everything I love to be! All the themes we've covered up until now, they're all aberrations of some sort, and I'm always excited to see what's next, even if I don't but it, even if it's not for me. Just to watch the process is always fascinating, and I hope that feeling never dies for me or you as we keep ever-around that corner with the advance of time.
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* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments: SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments:
** At the end of the "Vintage LEGO" episode, Nick, realizing just how disorienting modern LEGO can be to those who grew up on classic LEGO, expects to be just as disoriented by the time he's on the other side of TheGenerationGap, but nonetheless resolves to be excited for what {{the future}} holds rather than afraid.
-->'''Nick:''' I'm not here to cheer-lead LEGO -- that's never been my mission with this series, I just like to shed a light on thing that even the most advent LEGO fans may have forgotten -- but it really is incredible what LEGO has done. The brick has appeared in many forms over these 70 years, even after most of the most outrageous elements from UsefulNotes/TheNineties, 80s, and so on were discontinued because LEGO's people thought [[DorkAge there were too many molds and that LEGO was... losing its coreidentity, identity,]] the brick has since bounced back and evolved and diversified into more shapes than ever! The sheer wealth of different pieces and colors available today is astonishing, [[https://youtu.be/ucp7bbkCmcA?t=434 and overwhelming for some people who kinda miss that simpler look when it was just bricks. I see it pretty frequently, mostly people in their 80s or 70s, struggling to pick one set out of the dozens in the aisle for their grandchildren, confused by how... special everything looks, how and frantic and specific, wanting to go back to a simpler time when LEGO looked more... square. ]] LEGO still releases products for those sorts of fans -- there will always be a place for that -- but I wouldn't walk back any of the advances made with the System in recent decades, and I can only imagine how it might grow as we enter [[TheNewTwenties another new decade]], what LEGO will look like in two or three or seven, if I'm still around then. Assuming there are kids watching this video (who are we kidding?), always remember these vintage products, far removed as they are from modern LEGO sets, were made for the children of their day, and Lord knows what studded, twisty landscape your grandchildren may inherit. It may be just as harsh and unrecognizable to you as the modern LEGO landscape is to them. Brick may not be made of plastic anymore, who knows? But to me, change is exciting! It's what's allowed everything I love to be! All the themes we've covered up until now, they're all aberrations of some sort, and I'm always excited to see what's next, even if I don't but buy it, even if it's not for me. Just to watch the process is always fascinating, and I hope that feeling never dies for me or you as we keep ever-around that corner with the advance of time.
** At the end of the "Vintage LEGO" episode, Nick, realizing just how disorienting modern LEGO can be to those who grew up on classic LEGO, expects to be just as disoriented by the time he's on the other side of TheGenerationGap, but nonetheless resolves to be excited for what {{the future}} holds rather than afraid.
-->'''Nick:''' I'm not here to cheer-lead LEGO -- that's never been my mission with this series, I just like to shed a light on thing that even the most advent LEGO fans may have forgotten -- but it really is incredible what LEGO has done. The brick has appeared in many forms over these 70 years, even after most of the most outrageous elements from UsefulNotes/TheNineties, 80s, and so on were discontinued because LEGO's people thought [[DorkAge there were too many molds and that LEGO was... losing its core
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* HePannedItNowHeSucks: Nick did not expect ''Mars Mission'' to have so many defenders.
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* HePannedItNowHeSucks: Nick initially did not expect ''Mars Mission'' ''TOYS/LEGOMarsMission'' to have so many defenders.
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* SophomoreSlump: Nick finds Season 2 to be his weakest season. Most of his favorite themes were already covered in Season 1, and the urge to get things ''just right'' hit him harder than before; several episodes got re-edited and re-uploaded several time to correct minor audio errors or sneak in more details he had missed ( the ''Trains'' episode being hit hardest by this), and he even forgot to showcase [=MOCs=] until the ''Space Police'' episode.
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* SophomoreSlump: Nick finds Season 2 to be his weakest season. Most of his favorite themes were already covered in Season 1, and the ever-present urge to get things ''just right'' hit him harder than before; several episodes got re-edited and re-uploaded several time to correct minor audio errors or sneak in more details he had missed ( the ''Trains'' ''Toys/LEGOTrains'' episode being hit hardest by this), and he even forgot to showcase [=MOCs=] until the ''Space Police'' ''Toys/LEGOSpacePolice'' episode.
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* AccidentalInnuendo: Here's one from when Nick grouses over the fact the Velma Dinkley is only available in the $90 HauntedHouse set:
-->'''Nick:''' She's one of my faves, but I ain't gonna spend $90 on her!
* BizarroEpisode: The "Dank themes" episode revolves around LEGO's more... out there themes.
* BrokenBase: The "Western" episode inevitably got hit with this, due to its discussion on outdated cultural depictions and how that boils over into {{political correctness}}. The comments section is divided into those who agree wholeheartedly, those who disagree (either respectfully or not), and those who simply don't like politics being brought up over Franchise/{{LEGO}}. To his credit, Nick knew that some portion of his viewer-base take offense whether or not he brought up the subject, and that his videos were never meant to be blind to RealLife regardless of their subject matter.
* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments: At the end of the "Vintage LEGO" episode, Nick, realizing just how disorienting modern LEGO can be to those who grew up on classic LEGO, expects to be just as disoriented by the time he's on the other side of TheGenerationGap, but nonetheless resolves to be excited for what {{the future}} holds rather than afraid.
-->'''Nick:''' I'm not here to cheer-lead LEGO -- that's never been my mission with this series, I just like to shed a light on thing that even the most advent LEGO fans may have forgotten -- but it really is incredible what LEGO has done. The brick has appeared in many forms over these 70 years, even after most of the most outrageous elements from UsefulNotes/TheNineties, 80s, and so on were discontinued because LEGO's people thought there were too many molds and that LEGO was... losing its core identity, the brick has since bounced back and evolved and diversified into more shapes than ever! The sheer wealth of different pieces and colors available today is astonishing, and overwhelming for some people who kinda miss that simpler look when it was just bricks. I see it pretty frequently, mostly people in their 80s or 70s, struggling to pick one set out of the dozens in the aisle for their grandchildren, confused by how... special everything looks, how and frantic and specific, wanting to go back to a simpler time when LEGO looked more... square. LEGO still releases products for those sorts of fans -- there will always be a place for that -- but I wouldn't walk back any of the advances made with the System in recent decades, and I can only imagine how it might grow as we enter [[TheNewTwenties another new decade]], what LEGO will look like in two or three or seven, if I'm still around then. Assuming there are kids watching this video (who are we kidding?), always remember these vintage products, far removed as they are from modern LEGO sets, were made for the children of their and Lord knows what studded, twisty landscape your grandchildren may inherit. It may be just as harsh and unrecognizable to you as the modern LEGO landscape is to them. Brick may not be made of plastic anymore, who knows? But to me, change is exciting! It's what's allowed everything I love to be! All the themes we've covered up until now, they're all aberrations of some sort, and I'm always excited to see what's next, even if I don't but it, even if it's not for me. Just to watch the process is always fascinating, and I hope that feeling never dies for me or you as we keep ever-around that corner with the advance of time.
** In the Season 3 recap, Nick is quite happy to hear that ''Toys/HeroFactory'' and ''WesternAnimation/LegendsOfChima'' have been VindicatedByHistory in at least some circles.
** All of Nick's ThankingTheViewer in the final two episodes, for the feedback and personal stories, from his long-time viewers to the ones just joining, to the ones who will discover ''WebVideo/LEGORewind'' years from now, Nick truly means it from the bottom of his heart.
* HePannedItNowHeSucks: Nick did not expect ''Mars Mission'' to have so many defenders.
* SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome:
** The ''Western'' episode: whatever your personal opinions on the matter, you gotta give it to Nick for doing his research, taking his stance on the subject into careful consideration, and finally sticking to his guns when it came time to fire.
** In the ''Toys/{{Bionicle}}'' episode, Nick is clearly rattled by the reboot's dismal failure and [[GenreKiller subsequent demise of CCBS]], to the point of wondering: what if all the naysayers were right all along, that [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks Constraction was just a lucky fluke, LEGO never should have strayed from classic brick-building]], and [[FanHater he really was misguided to insist otherwise]]?... At which point he reaffirms that [[LittleNo no]], ''BIONICLE'' is a valid part of LEGO truly unlike any other in the way is inspired him and many others to gaze into the unfamiliar and mysterious, that Constraction has plenty of potential for creativity and can coexist with System, and that even though LEGO is currently looking in the other direction, all that ''BIONICLE'' has to offer will be honored for years to come.
* PeripheryDemographic: Ironically enough, Nick aimed these videos towards LEGO's PeripheryDemographic and wasn't initially considering that kids would get into the show.
* SophomoreSlump: Nick finds Season 2 to be his weakest season. Most of his favorite themes were already covered in Season 1, and the urge to get things ''just right'' hit him harder than before; several episodes got re-edited and re-uploaded several time to correct minor audio errors or sneak in more details he had missed ( the ''Trains'' episode being hit hardest by this), and he even forgot to showcase [=MOCs=] until the ''Space Police'' episode.
-->'''Nick:''' She's one of my faves, but I ain't gonna spend $90 on her!
* BizarroEpisode: The "Dank themes" episode revolves around LEGO's more... out there themes.
* BrokenBase: The "Western" episode inevitably got hit with this, due to its discussion on outdated cultural depictions and how that boils over into {{political correctness}}. The comments section is divided into those who agree wholeheartedly, those who disagree (either respectfully or not), and those who simply don't like politics being brought up over Franchise/{{LEGO}}. To his credit, Nick knew that some portion of his viewer-base take offense whether or not he brought up the subject, and that his videos were never meant to be blind to RealLife regardless of their subject matter.
* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments: At the end of the "Vintage LEGO" episode, Nick, realizing just how disorienting modern LEGO can be to those who grew up on classic LEGO, expects to be just as disoriented by the time he's on the other side of TheGenerationGap, but nonetheless resolves to be excited for what {{the future}} holds rather than afraid.
-->'''Nick:''' I'm not here to cheer-lead LEGO -- that's never been my mission with this series, I just like to shed a light on thing that even the most advent LEGO fans may have forgotten -- but it really is incredible what LEGO has done. The brick has appeared in many forms over these 70 years, even after most of the most outrageous elements from UsefulNotes/TheNineties, 80s, and so on were discontinued because LEGO's people thought there were too many molds and that LEGO was... losing its core identity, the brick has since bounced back and evolved and diversified into more shapes than ever! The sheer wealth of different pieces and colors available today is astonishing, and overwhelming for some people who kinda miss that simpler look when it was just bricks. I see it pretty frequently, mostly people in their 80s or 70s, struggling to pick one set out of the dozens in the aisle for their grandchildren, confused by how... special everything looks, how and frantic and specific, wanting to go back to a simpler time when LEGO looked more... square. LEGO still releases products for those sorts of fans -- there will always be a place for that -- but I wouldn't walk back any of the advances made with the System in recent decades, and I can only imagine how it might grow as we enter [[TheNewTwenties another new decade]], what LEGO will look like in two or three or seven, if I'm still around then. Assuming there are kids watching this video (who are we kidding?), always remember these vintage products, far removed as they are from modern LEGO sets, were made for the children of their and Lord knows what studded, twisty landscape your grandchildren may inherit. It may be just as harsh and unrecognizable to you as the modern LEGO landscape is to them. Brick may not be made of plastic anymore, who knows? But to me, change is exciting! It's what's allowed everything I love to be! All the themes we've covered up until now, they're all aberrations of some sort, and I'm always excited to see what's next, even if I don't but it, even if it's not for me. Just to watch the process is always fascinating, and I hope that feeling never dies for me or you as we keep ever-around that corner with the advance of time.
** In the Season 3 recap, Nick is quite happy to hear that ''Toys/HeroFactory'' and ''WesternAnimation/LegendsOfChima'' have been VindicatedByHistory in at least some circles.
** All of Nick's ThankingTheViewer in the final two episodes, for the feedback and personal stories, from his long-time viewers to the ones just joining, to the ones who will discover ''WebVideo/LEGORewind'' years from now, Nick truly means it from the bottom of his heart.
* HePannedItNowHeSucks: Nick did not expect ''Mars Mission'' to have so many defenders.
* SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome:
** The ''Western'' episode: whatever your personal opinions on the matter, you gotta give it to Nick for doing his research, taking his stance on the subject into careful consideration, and finally sticking to his guns when it came time to fire.
** In the ''Toys/{{Bionicle}}'' episode, Nick is clearly rattled by the reboot's dismal failure and [[GenreKiller subsequent demise of CCBS]], to the point of wondering: what if all the naysayers were right all along, that [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks Constraction was just a lucky fluke, LEGO never should have strayed from classic brick-building]], and [[FanHater he really was misguided to insist otherwise]]?... At which point he reaffirms that [[LittleNo no]], ''BIONICLE'' is a valid part of LEGO truly unlike any other in the way is inspired him and many others to gaze into the unfamiliar and mysterious, that Constraction has plenty of potential for creativity and can coexist with System, and that even though LEGO is currently looking in the other direction, all that ''BIONICLE'' has to offer will be honored for years to come.
* PeripheryDemographic: Ironically enough, Nick aimed these videos towards LEGO's PeripheryDemographic and wasn't initially considering that kids would get into the show.
* SophomoreSlump: Nick finds Season 2 to be his weakest season. Most of his favorite themes were already covered in Season 1, and the urge to get things ''just right'' hit him harder than before; several episodes got re-edited and re-uploaded several time to correct minor audio errors or sneak in more details he had missed ( the ''Trains'' episode being hit hardest by this), and he even forgot to showcase [=MOCs=] until the ''Space Police'' episode.
