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Re: Worth the wait? (NO!)
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lugnet.castle
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Mon, 11 Jun 2001 20:10:02 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Jimmy Park writes:
> Lemme clarify something: the Lego Classics and Legends line are separate
> entities that do not hamper new sets whatsoever.
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> Here's a grossly simplified outline of what happened:
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> 1. After several years of pleading, Lego Direct (a new division of Lego)
> decides to take a chance with reissuing some old sets.
Which pretty much confirms my guess - complaining about re-issueing old sets
instead of coming up with old-style-but-new-designs is tilting at windmills.
The forces that got us the one are effectively removed from the process of
getting the other.
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> 2. LD first decides on the Guarded Inn, so it checks to see if all the
> molds are still available in and decent condition. AFAIK, no new molds
> needed to be made. Next LD checks with the Castle division in Denmark to
> get permission to redo it.
Yup, reduced production cost.
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> 3. Permission is granted, so LD checks the production schedule to look for
> any tiny openings that would allow production of this set.
I'm clairvoyant! Okay, so I understand a little about production...
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> Thus, all the plans for releasing new castle sets when KK has run its course
> are still unaffected and we get a few bonus sets to tide us over till then.
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> It's a win-win situation folks!
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> Jimmy
That's the way I view it. It's just not what would be considered ideal by
most here. Me? The Guarded Inn was a set that I wanted, but wouldn't pay
outrageous prices for, so I'm happy. For the moment. :-)
Bruce
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