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Re: Future Wild West Possibilities
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lugnet.western
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Thu, 30 Dec 1999 18:03:40 GMT
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As far as the *need* for slaves in a American Civil War theme, I don't see
where there is a need for any. Many historians will tell you that the
slavery issue was a very minor point in the entire affair and was only
brought up by Lincoln as a reason to explain the war. I think anybody could
do a very nice job creating an American Civil War theme and leaving the
slaves out.
Secondly: As far as the regionalized themes (i.e. an American Civil War them
that wouldn't sell anywhere else), it wouldn't be the first time that TLC
has released sets to only one country or region. That aside, however, I'd
love to have historical sets for any country. Bring on sets for the French
Revolution!
Someone also mentioned the two World Wars as the only feasible options for
historical war type sets. Even with the World Wars, TLC would run into
problems with regionalization. The different countries had different reasons
for being in each of those wars. I know, the United States was in WWII as
aid to the Allied Forces, but they were also focused on attacking Japan.
Every country has that side.
Anyway . . . Just my $.02. I'll get off my soapbox now.
-Jonathan
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| (...) Don't forget to anger the south, the slaves there were posetions. (SP?) Slavery and the ultimate freeing of the slaves were just minor downfalls of the south. I encourage anyone who doesn't support the lego/Civil war issue because of racial (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-99, to lugnet.western)
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| (...) Well, I've never learned of the causes/effects of the U.S. Civil war, so I can't disagree. If the slaves were indeed just an excuse, then certainly TLC could drop them. If they wanted to, that is. (1) (...) Oooh! Guillotines and all the reign (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-99, to lugnet.western)
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| (...) I see your point - I know that in Israel nobody learns about the U.S. civil war in schools, especially not in elementary (the age to which LEGO is directed- 5 to 12) and I think not in High or Jr. High schools either. I definitely didn't (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-99, to lugnet.western)
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