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Re: Worth the wait? (NO!)
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Tue, 12 Jun 2001 17:27:25 GMT
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On Mon, 11 Jun 2001 16:51:05 GMT, "brian Kasprzyk"
<brian.kasprzyk@westgroup.com> wrote:
> > > 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.
> >
> > 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?
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> 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).
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.
In regards to the 'time/space/schedule' spots that the reissued
Guarded Inn takes up, oh you'd rather have another Juniorized City
Center set? It's now like its displacing a castle set seeing as we
have no new ones this year. It also is certainly taking the 'space'
of a whole new Castle line.....
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> > > 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!
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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>
But cost IS a issue, just not the biggest, piece availability is.
Also at $30-35 I would be buying MANY less and I suspect others would
also.... I would think that because it IS a reissue they cut their
development research cost by a large factor, if not entirely. THAT
would be one of the reasons they can offer it for the price they are.
Mike
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All other themes are just spare parts for Castle! :^)
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