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Re: Nicely now. What do you think of the new colors?
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lugnet.lego, lugnet.general
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Fri, 16 Jan 2004 13:41:58 GMT
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Much like the numerous previous opinions, I agree that the color diversification
is a good thing, but not at the expense of established colors.
However, the central issue for me is not that my greys and browns will become
antiquated and mismatched. Instead, I feel betrayed by TLG. For me, the
fundamental issue is trust. I feel as if the TLG tried to change the color
formulas, then try and pass it off as if we wouldn’t notice. Quality is the
foundation of the Lego brick. It is what makes Lego superior to all other
building toys. It shows that we, as Lego consumers, have an eye and
appreciation for a quality product. But, by changing the colors and trying to
slip it by us, TLG seems to have a blatant lack of respect for its consumers.
It shows us that TLG does not think of its consumers as people who strive for
quality in what we buy and build. I have always praised Lego as a quality toy,
especially in the face of the ever-increasing violent and uneducational nature
of other toys. I now am guarded toward TLG. I guess that I have realized that
TLG is a business and they are out there to make money. This pains me; I have
always thought that Lego was sort of above that. To me Lego - the company and
the toy - have always embodied the ‘play well’ name. I will continue to buy
Lego, both new and used sets from both stores and second hand sources, but my
view of TLG will always be tarnished from the color scandal. I am deeply
saddened by TLG conduct in this matter. TLG was one of the last companies where
quality usurped economics, but that era has now come to an end.
The Lego Group, I am not enraged by the shift in colors, simply saddened and
disappointed. We all have been loyal to you for years, please be up front with
us on issues like this in the future.
Very Respectfully,
Steve Hickman
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| It's only a couple of weeks in the new year, and it looks like it's going to be an interesting 2004! I have a request, but before I go any further, let me say that personally, I understand the concerns surrounding the color changes. I know many of (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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