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Re: Starscream, Prime and Megatron Preview
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Tue, 17 Dec 2002 04:08:54 GMT
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As I said, I won't hold my breath. Getting TLC interested is a long shot,
but it's the only way these will ever be available as kits. I've looked
into trying to produce them independently, and obtaining the parts is not
even practical. Whether TLC would be interested in these for their own
production isn't really the issue. The issue is, will they sell parts to me
at a reasonable cost (and the parts I need, not just basic bricks). I would
be selling, marketing, etc.. under my own company. TLC wouldn't even have
to put their name on it unless that was what they wanted.
I will try to generate interest in several camps, TLC, Dreamwave, Hasbro,
and the Transformer fan base. If I can stir up interest all around, and
convince the necessary parties to work with me, then this might be a
possibility. Thin, I know, but it's worth a try.
As for TLC's mecha policy, it's hypcrytical at best, what are all the
bionicle guys holding if not weapons? I think they just need to be
impressed, maybe if they see colorful character based figures like these
they'll change their tune. I don't even think of these as Mecha per se,
they're robotic characters with a recognizeable story and unique
personalities behind them. With the resurgence of Transformer popularity
(even Tonka is making new transformers), I think the timing is ripe, if only
TLC will give this a chance.
Soundwave is likely my next Decepticon, but an Autobot is next. Have to
keep it balanced, or the Decepticons might get all the Earth's resources.
Prime might be able to hold them off on his own since Starscream will
undoubtedly foil the Decepticon plan, but is it really worth taking the
chance?
-Dave Jr.
"Christopher Snead" <legosapiens@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:H78nsA.Itv@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.build.mecha, David Thomas Jr. writes:
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> > Find the preview pic here: www.thomas-superwheel.com/trans3.jpg
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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 ;-)
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> Optimus Prime looks really good, too; but I think he didn't have enough • room at
> the edge of the table to strike a really good pose (i.e. legs spread out
> slightly). I look forward to his own pics. Optimus has always been a • favorite
> of mine.
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> Next choice is IMO obvious - SOUNDWAVE!
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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"; 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 would concentrate on trying to sell the sets independently. I think a • lot of
> people would pay good money for them.
>
> Excellent work, as always!
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> Later,
>
> Chris
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