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Re: Worth the wait? (NO!)
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Mon, 11 Jun 2001 16:51:05 GMT
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> > 3. Lego's move to re-release sets in my opinion is a cop-out. Instead of
> > producing sets people will like so that they don't lose a profit, they
> > release sets that were already popular. Why doesn't Lego
> > just put out sets that were just as high of quality and have the ability to
> > be modular? I have been reading more about that in the last few months then
> > anything else. Again, I am not condemning Lego, I am not 'against' Lego nor
> > do I say that they should not have done this. I am glad they are trying to
> > appease the collectors. What I am saying is, "Where's the new sets that make
> > us want to buy more!?!" (than one copy) I have 2 boys and I will tell you
> > what they like, Adventures. They are modular; they have cool animals, lots
> > of mini-figs and some cool parts that allow them to use their imagination.
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> I don't regard it as a cop-out because I don't see the issues as mutually
> exclusive. How does one prevent the other?
Thanks for responding! I can clarify this as such: In order to produce a
set, they have to schedule it, run it, package it and all the other things
that go into it. While this occurs, they can't run 'x' set now. They can
only do 1 or the other, not both. The production line doesn't allow for it.
I have been told by someone that used to work for Lego that Lego only has
funds for so many molds. If this is so, then that reduces money for tooling
new molds for new sets. The person also said they usually run a mold until
it is no longer usable and the extras are stored for parts replacement and
other such needs (master model building, etc).
> > You can believe if you like that I am saying 'boo-hoo' to this line, but
> > it's not true. I just want to see new sets that are cool. Come-on, a cloth
> > sheet for the back of a castle surely is not an easily defended stronghold.
> > Get back to great designs Lego!
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> I agree that I would like to see new cool sets. Other than liking the
> minifigs, the "Knights Kingdom" line is junk. But you can make this
> argument without ever mentioning the re-release of the Guarded Inn.
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> Bruce
You are right. I did not need to combine the issues. They are 2 seperate
issues. But, (sorry, everyone knows a 'but' comes) I am addressing an issue
that has come up in this thread about quality of sets and it ability to be
used in several ways. The older style sets could easily be made into
several different designs. I don't know who said it, but it was great,
something to the effect, "why have a building made out of 21 pieces!" Lego
just needs to start creating more sets like the classic sets! I think
people would be happier if they came out with a mini-fig scale Inn, done in
red tudor walls then just reproducing an old set. What I mean by minifig
scale is larger with bedrooms, a common room, chairs, a bar and stools, etc...
Last comment. I don't see cost being an issue. If they re-released it at
$30-35, I bet people would still have bought just as many, considering all
the comments about them costing $80+ on auction sites. $35 for a brand
spanking new one is still a great deal!! I would be curious to know how
they did on the Expert Builders Star Wars sets. I picked up my Millinium,
The Tie-Bomber and the X-wing all for under $50 each. This would really
help us understand why they don't build full scale Lego buildings. (Making
my earlier point moot).
BK>
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| (...) Yes, there are always production costs - my bet is that this cost them considerably less to put back into production than designing a new set. As to production logjam - this is only significant if they are currently at their maximum (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
| | | Re: Worth the wait? (NO!)
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| (...) Lemme clarify something: the Lego Classics and Legends line are separate entities that do not hamper new sets whatsoever. Here's a grossly simplified outline of what happened: 1. After several years of pleading, Lego Direct (a new division of (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
| | | Re: Worth the wait? (NO!)
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| (...) If it's current molds then they would most likely be used for a set anyways, if its a stored mold, they don't seem to be making money from it unless they use it :^), if it is a new mold (for old parts) then maybe what you are saying is true. (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Worth the wait? (NO!)
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| (...) There's only one way to find out. This might be more a testing of the waters on their direction, or perhaps a test of the lego adult fanatic market, or just simply a way to make some money and make the hardcore happy - I'm not at all convinced (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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