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Re: Worth the wait? (NO!)
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Date: 
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.
> 
> Here's a grossly simplified outline of what happened:
> 
> 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.

> 
> 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.

> 
> 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...

> 
> 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.
> 
> It's a win-win situation folks!
> 
> 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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(...) 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 (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)

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