I think that there are an awful lot of people (I'm not just aiming at VGC users, here) that just aren't understanding the whole "For kids and the kids at heart" concept. It's pretty simple, really. If you aren't a kid, or a kid at heart, or a parent with young children...this isn't for you. It isn't meant for you, it isn't being marketed towards you and there is zero reason to talk about how stupid the concept is, because...it isn't being made for you.
The concept came from way out in left field, I agree. Who would have ever seen something this zany coming, even from Nintendo? But, it's pure genius.
This is a perfect idea for parents who spend time with their kids doing arts and crafts, to then be able to combine these "science projects" with technology in a way such as this. The added ability for kids to color or put decals on their projects to really make them their own vs them coming with pre-determined designs/colors is cool. I'm not saying there certainly will be, but there could be huge potential for these "Toy-con" to advance and grow through all sorts of different ideas. Looking at what they've already thought of, hopefully the only limit is imagination on the part of Nintendo, or 3rd parties that may come up with some innovative ideas that Nintendo doesn't. Even if the toys aren't a long term success (I don't personally see them being a long term part of their business model), how many toy lines are a one or two year hit, make their money and then are no longer the thing to have. Didn't necessarily make it a bad toy for it's time.
Also, on a side note. This project is not taking away from time spent on developing the "gamer's games". The teams responsible for triple A titles like Metroid or Mario are not doing Labo mini games software and in turn delaying those bigger games. That's just ridiculous.
Last edited by Kwaidd - on 18 January 2018
