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LEGO offers instructions for all their sets, so having parts opens new possibilities: https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/buildinginstructions Of course, there are some special parts (like robot joints), one can buy them online or improvise with existing parts.

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That's not a bad idea. It'd require keeping pieces organized, but that's also kind of relaxing in its own way if you have the personality for it.

Actually, you could keep all the pieces mixed up in a giant bin. That's what we do. As my daughter said, "the fun is in finding just the piece you need"

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