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Re: Starscream, Prime and Megatron Preview
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:46:03 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Christopher Snead writes:
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> As for licensing w/ Hasbro and Lego, I wouldn't hold my breath. I've heard two
> Lego responses to the question of Lego in general, both from Brad Justus. His
> first response was something to the effect of "Lego has no interest in
> producing mecha sets"
Yet on the backs of the Republic gunship, Imperial Shuttle, AT-TE, and
several other models (I think), there are 'alternate' mecha models.
Somebody in Lego must be a mecher.
> the second came during Brickswest, nine months later.
> He said something to the effect of "I would be interested in producing a mecha
> in the 'My Own Creation' series, but mecha are to violent, the guns too
> prominent - which is against what Lego stands for". Mix in trying to license
> with Hasbro, and possible conflicts with terms for the Star Wars licensing
> agreement...
I agree with you, but still it is a shame. Perhaps they could get by with
it like a 'fantasy' theme thingy, like the bionicle and castle lines have
for weapons. Just not too bionicle... ; )
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> I would concentrate on trying to sell the sets independently. I think a lot of
> people would pay good money for them.
Oh yeah
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> Excellent work, as always!
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> Later,
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> Chris
Ryan
http://graybandit0.tripod.com/clan
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| (...) I really like Megatron, but I have to say, Starscream is my new favorite! WOW! It's a good thing you positioned Megatron to the side, and not with his back to Starscream ;-) Optimus Prime looks really good, too; but I think he didn't have (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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