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Re: Lego makes "Dirty Dozen" of violent toys
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lugnet.general
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Sat, 30 Nov 2002 20:08:15 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
> Los Angeles Times, A22. Oh, a quick search later, here's the web site:
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> http://www.lionlamb.org/Dirty_02-03.htm
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> Galidor "Ooni" is being held up as one of 12 most violent toys and games. I
> gotta do one cut and paste from the site:
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> "While the Galidor action figures are not nearly as violent as many others,
> children may still use them for fantasy fighting."
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> So one wonders why it should be singled out, but hey, my son and I are
> playing Burnout 2, which is also on the list.
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> They go on to mention the increasing level of Lego-inspired mayhem with the
> Star Wars and Bionicle lines (what they think Lego minifigs did with edged
> weapons in the Castle line for the last couple of decades is beyond me).
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> -->Bruce<--
Is this so called 'consumer protection' agency a joke? The results
of their research are definitely pushing the limits a bit. I
couldn't help but laugh while reading this.
My beliefs support the fact that discretion should be paid
towards what one would purchase, and common sense dictates
that action figures nerf guns, and whatnot definitely don't
proliferate violence, if anything, helping to develop ones
imagination or physical/mental agility.
Did any of these 'researchers' actually read the warnings
on the paintball cannons or computer games? They're rated
MATURE, meaning that minors aren't supposed to play them,
and the parent should pay discretion when choosing such a
product!
I find this list to be completely pointless, and a just waste
of time, so long as the product does not post a fatal hazard,
or propogate foreign propaganda (talking and explosive Osama
action figure, anyone?), then I'm all for it. Overall, the
ethical decision of which items to purchase, should be left
in the hands of the guardian.
So to say, I find little convincing about their galidor
review. If anything, if kids are to fantasy fight with a
figure, that's fine, so as long as they don't pick up
large swords and whack each other. (like they're going
to anyway. Common sense, people!)
Peace out,
<<_Matt Hein_>>
Fellow lego enthusiast
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