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Subject: 
Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!?
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct
Date: 
Thu, 24 May 2001 10:40:32 GMT
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In lugnet.pirates, Scott Arthur writes:


I think in the long run it will be good. We may see the return of parts
which we never thought we'd see again... and some we do not want to see
again (Fabuland!). As these sets will have minimal development costs, we may
even see slightly cheaper Lego... but I doubt it!

I agree, except for the bit about Fabuland! My daughter LOVES Fabuland, and
I can see why some like it. May not be my cup of tea, personally, but if
some comes back, great!

PS don't tell Sheree R. of your anti Fabuland stance. :-)

++Lar



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  Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!?
 
(...) There are a lot of great Fabuland parts, some of the popular Fabuland parts: Lampposts Washtubs Curved car roof Ships wheel Decorative 1x4 brick w/3 lobes Car exhasut pipes Curved top "saloon" doors Jail cell door Spiral stairs Airplane engine (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
  Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!?
 
(...) Personaly, I wouldn't mind seeing a VERSION of fabuland come back, perhaps with the figs more in range sizewise as conventional minifigs. It would add a little spice to your town scene to have a bear or rabbit walking down the street or (...) (23 years ago, 26-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
  Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!?
 
(...) Anti-FL? Well even the most intelligent are entitled to a lapse or two in judgement. What hits me is that you Larry might have some reason to become interested in acquiring more Fabuland. More competition for a finite supply...gee, just what I (...) (23 years ago, 26-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)

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  Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!?
 
(...) Those who paid $800 for a single set (I have) will still have their Lego... so what's the worry? I think in the long run it will be good. We may see the return of parts which we never thought we'd see again... and some we do not want to see (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)

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