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Re: Lugnet Themes (was Re: Why Isn't there a newsgroup for Launch Command, Alpha Team or Time Cruise
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lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.suggestions
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Sat, 8 Jun 2002 19:11:50 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Suzanne D. Rich writes:
> In lugnet.general, Matt Hein writes:
> > In lugnet.general, John Henry Kruer writes:
> > > In lugnet.general, Matt Hein writes:
> > > <snip>
> > > Well, it IS a part of lego's toys. Bionicle isn't exactly very compatabile,
> > > either. But it has a some quantity of posts in its group. I hate galidor
> > > as much as the next man (NOT kid, mind you), but I still think that because
> > > it is a distinct theme, it merits its own newsgrup.
>
> There is no doubt Bionicle deserves its newsgroup. For many reasons; but one I
> haven't seen mentioned: The release was a massive undertaking on TLC's part. A
> huge departure for them. They put enormous focus on it with their marketing
> blitz, telling everyone how it'd be a mega-hit. (I'd almost say they bet the
> company on it.)
>
> It's what TLC refers to as, a "brand." It's not just a new theme, but a new
> BRAND.
>
> LEGO TECHNIC, LEGO DUPLO, and SCALA are other brands. So, no matter how few
> posts those groups get, I believe they should be represented individually. The
> fact that brands are compatible is almost 'extra.' SCALA and BIOLICLE are
> different toys. Galidor looks to be the same way.
Yeah. Maybe Galidor could share a newsgroup with Bionicle, as the are both
action figure lines.
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> That said, they still belong on this site because (thus far) most "Fans of
> LEGO" are fans of the company.
>
> > Quantity does highlight, but in which type? Most of the posts for bionicle
> > are either in opposition to the concept, [snip]
>
> Good. If Galador runs similar.. when TLC visits, they can see upon quick glance
> just how AFOLs feel about their new product. We'll have separated out all
> mention of it for them.
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> -Suz
I completely agree with you.
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