Jul 8, 20080
Will Lego Abandon Pacifism?
Lego Bricks are key to a happy, well-adjusted childhood. But when you think about it, some of those Lego sets were pretty violent. The pirate ships had cannons, guns and evil monkeys. The castles had dungeons, dragons, the walking undead, hot oil and swords. So is it any wonder that a new breed of adult Lego arms dealers have started selling realistic Lego warfare accessories, including real-world guns, knives, missiles, helicopters and tanks? Well, probably not. However, some people aren't happy about it. Lego itself has always stayed clear of realistic warfare. Speaking to Gizmodo recently, Lego said: "The company still has ...
