 | | Re: The Knight Bus problem
|
|
(...) I agree, I don't think this particular set lives up to TLC's core values nor their quality policy as it is expressed in their latest annual report page 21 "In LEGO Company we aim to exceed our Consumer's expectations of our products, our (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.color)
|
| |
| | Re: The Knight Bus problem
|
|
(...) Maybe because it would cost money they currently don't have? Have you followed the news about Legos financial situation or the massive layoffs recently? (...) Maybe some kids don't. But the set makes Lego look cheap as in "cheap clone from (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.color)
|
| |
| | Re: The Knight Bus problem
|
|
(...) Yes, actually I have. Trust me on this, it will take several years with results like the one for 2003 to bring this company to it's knees. It is still a very well-consolidated company. And should the results get worse, they have a very wealthy (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.color)
|
| |
| | Re: The Knight Bus problem
|
|
(...) There are people which still believe the above is true. Everything below is just my personal opinion so there is no reason to jump on me in these sensitive times (hi larry ;) ) The last 'true' Technic set is the Barcode Truck (1997). Then (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.color)
|
| |
| | Re: The Knight Bus problem
|
|
You know, if they blew out the current run at 75% off, I'd gladly buy 20 or more. Then I could sort out the various purples, and build several buses, each a slightly different shade. But it would have to be 75% off to get me interested, as I (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.color)
|
| |
| | Re: The Knight Bus problem
|
|
(...) I think some enterprising enterpreneur will prove you wrong about that. It might take some discounting rather than full retail before it happens but I don't expect it to need to go to 75% off. (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.color)
|
| |
| | Re: The Knight Bus problem
|
|
Well, sure, others may not need such a discount for major purchases. But {for me}, it's got to be 75% off before I buy my "normal" amount. Lar - get some sleep, or read more carefully. You are glossing over posts and missing key points (nowhere did (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.color)
|
| |
| | Re: The Knight Bus problem
|
|
(...) Yea. It is sad. But it is also a reason to try and step up support. They are really one of the few companies that are trying to get it right, rather than just pandering to us and (more strongly) our children. And by us, I don't mean AFOLs, but (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.color, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: The Knight Bus problem
|
|
(...) There's not more than 3 or 4 shades. Someone will figure out how to do this and make money at it. Personally I sort of don't care what color I get as long as I get teh same color for everything I buy. So buy 10 buses, put it into unsorted lots (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.color)
|
