POLL: What's More Important as a LEGO Fan? Authenticity, or Play-ability?

[Piece_Out_Studios]

Choose as many answers as you want! Weigh in! It's my first poll, so I would appreciate your opinions! So...what do you think?

[Ed Mack]

I like to build them and display them.  The more authentic a set is, the better.

[glenbart]

I think you need a good mix of both, classic themes like castle, space & town. Lots of the sets are good because of the play features, some just display well like 383 knights joust with the realistic visors. Some space sets are way out there, but the small buggies are realistic. The big sets have lots of play value. People like themed licence sets to be accurate to the movie, I think star wars wins for authenticity on this scale. Castle sets have what you'd expect, battering rams etc, shields & swords and wagons, some. Town sets are good too. Themes like chima & ninjago are pure imagination, young kids loves these.

[jal4u2c]

I agree. Autheniticity first, then play-ability. Even better if they can do both. 

[exciter1]

I like the playability aspect, especially with my 6 year old.  Along with playability, it also needs to be a quality and sturdy build, so it can take a little punishment.

[b-ran]

For me it depends on which hat I am wearing.  As a collector for myself, definitely authenticity, although some features are fun to have.  An example is the Sopwith Camel, and the moving control surfaces.  As a dad, playability is top notch, although my son doesn't get too excited if it doesn't look somewhat authentic.  

[MartinP]

I like for a set to have a lot of authenticity, but I could sacrifice some for some playability.

[Blackjack]

I most appreciate model authenticity/display quality, and well designed minifigures.  

[binici]

The cooler they look; the better they sell!

I'm trying to set my emotions aside and only build what I truly want, otherwise, I'd have LEGO pieces everywhere in the house and I'd go bankrupt!