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In lugnet.announce, Eric Kingsley wrote:
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First, what we have been authorized to release.
- LEGO is still finalizing the plan for what they call the LEGO Hobby Train which will be based on the current 9v system.
- LEGO will continue to sell the current 9v system including the train motor, metal tracks and the speed regulator through LEGO Shop at Home and LEGO Brand Retail only, from mid 2006.
- In early 2007 the decision will be made – based on sales performance of the 9v system during the fall of 2006 – if LEGO will continue the 9v System with metal rails after 2007.
- LEGO will release more information about the “LEGO Hobby Train” project in August 2006 at the latest.
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Thank you, Eric, for jumping into this and taking charge.
I feel I have to be missing something, but, Lego is announcing plans for the
hobby train (based on 9V) in August 06 & then deciding whether to continue 9V or
not in early 07? They are giving the hobby train 4 months?
Jonathan
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In lugnet.trains, Jonathan Lopes wrote:
> I feel I have to be missing something, but, Lego is announcing plans for the
> hobby train (based on 9V) in August 06 & then deciding whether to continue 9V
> or not in early 07? They are giving the hobby train 4 months?
Everything I have read indicates that the "hobby train" IS Lego Train Factory.
Lego is focusing in-house train set development on their "play train" line.
"Hobby train" set development is being left to us, the fans, using Lego Train
Factory. Exactly how track 9v motors & track are sold within Lego Train Factory
system is unknown at this time. However, this is not the first time LSAH has
clearanced train motors to reduce overlapping SKUs:
http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=25643
Product cycle times are short in the toy industry. The 4-6 month evaluation time
doesn't sound that unreasonable. It looks like Lego Train Factory will be
available through 2007, regardless if it is decided to shift Train Factory
resources to a different Factory after 2007.
Spencer
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