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In lugnet.dear-lego, Gereon Stein wrote:
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I second everything that has been said about this set: It’s too good to be
limited to an exclusive group of commercial customers. Make this thing
public, and if Vestas objects (why on Earth should they?), paste a fantasy
brand on the turbine. That’s certainly the least effort there might be to
scoring an instant hit in the market.
Regards,
Jerry
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I second too.
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Gereon Stein wrote:
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I second everything that has been said about this set: It’s too good to be
limited to an exclusive group of commercial customers. Make this thing
public, and if Vestas objects (why on Earth should they?), paste a fantasy
brand on the turbine. That’s certainly the least effort there might be to
scoring an instant hit in the market.
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Over at the LEGO Ambassador forums, we have been actively discussing this set
and are as excited about it as all of you are. It is unclear from the
information presently available whether this set will ever be released to the
public. However, Steve Witt (of TLG) suggests that we collect all of the
feedback supporting this set so that we can deliver it to the LEGO City team
and show them that this Windmill (and sets like it) are the sort of thing we
want to see from City.
So, if you like this set (and seriously, who doesn’t?!), please reply in this
thread affirming your point of view, and we’ll make sure that the feedback gets
passed back up the Ambassadorial chain.
Jordan Schwarz
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Jordan Schwarz wrote:
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Gereon Stein wrote:
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I second everything that has been said about this set: It’s too good to be
limited to an exclusive group of commercial customers. Make this thing
public, and if Vestas objects (why on Earth should they?), paste a fantasy
brand on the turbine. That’s certainly the least effort there might be to
scoring an instant hit in the market.
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Over at the LEGO Ambassador forums, we have been actively discussing this set
and are as excited about it as all of you are. It is unclear from the
information presently available whether this set will ever be released to the
public. However, Steve Witt (of TLG) suggests that we collect all of the
feedback supporting this set so that we can deliver it to the LEGO City team
and show them that this Windmill (and sets like it) are the sort of thing we
want to see from City.
So, if you like this set (and seriously, who doesn’t?!), please reply in this
thread affirming your point of view, and we’ll make sure that the feedback
gets passed back up the Ambassadorial chain.
Jordan Schwarz
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Jordan:
Awesome! Excellent work and idea. I’m certainly in for at least 2-3 of these.
-Dave
ToT-LUG
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So, if you like this set (and seriously, who doesn’t?!), please reply in this
thread affirming your point of view, and we’ll make sure that the feedback
gets passed back up the Ambassadorial chain.
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I think we need to start saying then, WHY we all like it. While I get the
feeling the Vestas set won’t ever become available, I’d be happy if it’s “vibe”
gets passed on to future sets.
Certainly, I like it for the following reasons:
1) Classic design and feel - as others have said, the house at the bottom is
reminiscent of the early 90’s era buildings, with a solid design and pleasing
aesthetic. 2) The windmill itself is a solid design. Attention to form, detail,
and rigidity. 3) The inclusion of landscaping. While here it seems to provide a
balance for the windmill so it doesn’t tip over, it also makes the whole set
feel more complete. 4) The inclusion of a very nicely designed little vehicle.
5) Even the box art evokes a sense of nostalgia! Reminds me of the old early
90’s backdrops. 6) Little details like the dog, table and chairs, flowers on the
hill.
Oh, and add two more to the “I’d buy it!” list - I certainly would, and my Mom
loves it (she’s an FFOL)!
-Stefan-
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Jordan Schwarz wrote:
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Gereon Stein wrote:
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I second everything that has been said about this set: It’s too good to be
limited to an exclusive group of commercial customers. Make this thing
public, and if Vestas objects (why on Earth should they?), paste a fantasy
brand on the turbine. That’s certainly the least effort there might be to
scoring an instant hit in the market.
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Over at the LEGO Ambassador forums, we have been actively discussing this set
and are as excited about it as all of you are. It is unclear from the
information presently available whether this set will ever be released to the
public. However, Steve Witt (of TLG) suggests that we collect all of the
feedback supporting this set so that we can deliver it to the LEGO City team
and show them that this Windmill (and sets like it) are the sort of thing we
want to see from City.
So, if you like this set (and seriously, who doesn’t?!), please reply in this
thread affirming your point of view, and we’ll make sure that the feedback
gets passed back up the Ambassadorial chain.
Jordan Schwarz
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Jordan -
I’d like to see the 4999 Windmill in general distribution for all the reasons
others have stated - form, function, colors, theme compatability, etc. Any LEGO
windfarm has to have multiples of this set - it’s got built-in repeatability of
sales for LEGO to help justify commercialization.
Regards,
Ed
LUCNY
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Jordan Schwarz wrote:
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So, if you like this set (and seriously, who doesn’t?!), please reply in this
thread affirming your point of view, and we’ll make sure that the feedback
gets passed back up the Ambassadorial chain.
Jordan Schwarz
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This is a seriously cool set. It’s unique, a great design, and includes Power
Functions. I could see this being a big hit with train clubs. I’d buy several.
Cale
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Jordan Schwarz wrote:
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So, if you like this set (and seriously, who doesn’t?!), please reply in this
thread affirming your point of view, and we’ll make sure that the feedback
gets passed back up the Ambassadorial chain.
Jordan Schwarz
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I would almost certainly buy one of these sets. I would have it at every train
show that I participate in.
-Ken
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Jordan Schwarz wrote:
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Over at the LEGO Ambassador forums, we have been actively discussing this set
and are as excited about it as all of you are. It is unclear from the
information presently available whether this set will ever be released to the
public. However, Steve Witt (of TLG) suggests that we collect all of the
feedback supporting this set so that we can deliver it to the LEGO City team
and show them that this Windmill (and sets like it) are the sort of thing we
want to see from City.
So, if you like this set (and seriously, who doesn’t?!), please reply in this
thread affirming your point of view, and we’ll make sure that the feedback
gets passed back up the Ambassadorial chain.
Jordan Schwarz
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I’ve literally just signed up for a LUGNET membership just to post here
because...
I WANT THIS SET! (Or at least a generic one, not necessarily Vestas-branded)
If I could only buy one more Lego set ever, this would be the set, as it is the
neatest new concept I’ve seen in a long time.
--Andy
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Andy Carabino wrote:
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I’ve literally just signed up for a LUGNET membership just to post here
because...
I WANT THIS SET!
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If that doesn’t convince TLG to release it, I don’t know what will.
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Allister McLaren wrote:
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Andy Carabino wrote:
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I’ve literally just signed up for a LUGNET membership just to post here
because...
I WANT THIS SET! (Or at least a generic one, not necessarily Vestas-
branded)
If I could only buy one more Lego set ever, this would be the set, as it
is the neatest new concept I’ve seen in a long time.
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If that doesn’t convince TLG to release it, I don’t know what will.
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Perhaps a claim that someone might buy two, and an assurance that it would save
LEGO from financial ruin?
Cheers
Richie Dulin
CO Legeaux
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Richie Dulin wrote:
> Perhaps a claim that someone might buy two, and an assurance that it would
> save LEGO from financial ruin?
I claim that I might buy two, and I assure you that it would save my LEGO (Port
Block, critically affected by the rising sea levels resulting from global
warming) from financial ruin.
Richard
Still baldly going...
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Richard Parsons wrote:
> In lugnet.dear-lego, Richie Dulin wrote:
> > Perhaps a claim that someone might buy two, and an assurance that it would
> > save LEGO from financial ruin?
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> I claim that I might buy two, and I assure you that it would save my LEGO (Port
> Block, critically affected by the rising sea levels resulting from global
> warming) from financial ruin.
>
> Richard
> Still baldly going...
You could buy 4, and put Port Block up on legs.
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I really cannot see how LEGO can ethically release this kit since it was created
as an exclusive for the employees of Vesta. I would be sorely disappointed in
TLG if they did such a thing. "Limited ediition" and "exclusive" mean something.
As "The most trusted corporation in the world" or something like that--breaking
their agreement would be a violation of trust--even if Vesta said it was OK.
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Jordan Schwarz wrote:
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Gereon Stein wrote:
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I second everything that has been said about this set: It’s too good to be
limited to an exclusive group of commercial customers. Make this thing
public, and if Vestas objects (why on Earth should they?), paste a fantasy
brand on the turbine. That’s certainly the least effort there might be to
scoring an instant hit in the market.
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Over at the LEGO Ambassador forums, we have been actively discussing this set
and are as excited about it as all of you are. It is unclear from the
information presently available whether this set will ever be released to the
public. However, Steve Witt (of TLG) suggests that we collect all of the
feedback supporting this set so that we can deliver it to the LEGO City team
and show them that this Windmill (and sets like it) are the sort of thing we
want to see from City.
So, if you like this set (and seriously, who doesn’t?!), please reply in this
thread affirming your point of view, and we’ll make sure that the feedback
gets passed back up the Ambassadorial chain.
Jordan Schwarz
<<http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jordan/misc/ambassador
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Not really at #4999 VESTAS Wind Turbine, but a new 2009 set: #7747 Wind Turbine
Transport -. This appears to be non-motorized and smaller version. At least
someone at the LEGO Group, Inc. was listening.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=380806
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