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Re: Massive FoundryDX Update
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Sun, 26 May 2002 18:25:05 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Sun Yun writes:
> In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Cooper writes:
> > You've got all the right elements:
> > clean professional web site,
> > nicely sized well-designed models that
> > cater to anime fans, plans on CD,
> > even the boxes for your kits look good.
> > Very impressive.
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> Thanks. :)
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> > Though it clashes with Mladen's idealism ;-),
> > I don't think there's anything wrong with
> > selling models of this type.
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> What idealism is that? That Lego shouldn't make mecha? I think they should
> but I don't think they could do it justice. But hey, more parts fodder
> wouldn't hurt; the joints on the super battle droid are pretty cool. I just
> wish they were a little tougher. Has anyone ever played with the mega blocks
> racheted joints? My cousin had some and I was very impressed by the
> strength of the joint. Too bad I'm a snotty Lego lover and wouldn't buy
> Mega Blocks. . . . unless they brought up there QC about 10 notches.
Ughh...those joints suck! I remember buying one of those megablocks mecha;
first of all, the darn thing wouldn't stay together; an arm kept falling off,
or some leg part, etc. The joints had three positions between zero and 90
degrees; they could have easily made it have more. The thing wouldn't stand in
any position other than straight up! I ended up giving the mecha away to
someone, as I was ashamed to be seen with such a thing. The only cool piece
they had was a 2x2 plate with studs on both ends...
As for Lego making mecha, I'm sure they will one day - maybe as soon as next
year. I don't care what Brad Justus said at Brickswest or Lugola; Lego is a
company, and it is trying to make money. Even moderately well designed mecha
would sell like hotcakes. It probably won't be a "mecha" line at first...maybe
it'll be the next "Alpha team" adventure set or something...or maybe it'll be a
"MOC" series mecha - that's why you've got to make at least one completely
original design, Sun! I know they would be knocking at your door (if they
haven't been already ;-) )
Later, Chris
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| (...) You're right--the 3-click system is nothing at all compared to LEGO's 4-click system. It's like two different universes! (...) The only way that could be true is if the model was put together incorrectly, it was set on an uneven surface, or if (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| (...) Thanks. :) (...) What idealism is that? That Lego shouldn't make mecha? I think they should but I don't think they could do it justice. But hey, more parts fodder wouldn't hurt; the joints on the super battle droid are pretty cool. I just wish (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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