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Re: Thoughts on Spy Photos of New Trains
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 11 Jan 2006 03:07:53 GMT
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:IsqHwF.1CFA@lugnet.com...
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> I agree with you here, Jason. When considering the new battery system, we
> are,
> in theory, talking about a line that will provide easier access to LEGO
> trains
> for the GP. There is something non-threatening about devices which only
> require
> just batteries as opposed to something that plugs into the wall.
> Batteries are
> ubiquitious and relatively safe. I believe it is a much easier sell than
> current-off-of-the-track systems (no matter how simple and reliable TLG
> made
> theirs out to be).
In the US, a battery operated toy can be labeled for a much younger age than
one which plugs into an AC outlet. I believe the minimum age for something
AC powered is 8. By going with batteries, LEGO can label their new train
products as 6+ or maybe even 4+ as opposed to 8+. Doing so allows them to
target a younger demographic.
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Mike
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Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com
http://www.ncltc.cc - North Carolina LEGO Train Club
http://www.carolinatrainbuilders.com - Carolina Train Builders
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