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Re: Re - Realease Old Themes?
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Date: 
Fri, 7 Jul 2000 09:09:55 GMT
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Richard Marchetti writes:
> In lugnet.dear-lego, Mark de Kock writes:
> > I think this is exactly why TLC will NOT re-release old themes. Only a few
> > dozen want it.
> 
> And bulk orders are doomed to fail, right?  That's what TLC probably thought
> before the advent of Lego Direct -- presently, demand has exceeded all
> expectations.
> 
> > Second reason: Re-releasing old themes would be like admitting defeat. TLC
> > would have to acknowledge that present day themes stink when comparing them to
> > the old themes. TLC would never do that.
> 
> Why not?  Aren't you asserting it as a fact that they SHOULD acknowledge?  I
> am continually mystified at persons who publically oppose marketing moves they
> themselves would probably approve of should they be implemented.  You wouldn't
> buy a 6067 for $40-50 USD?  Castle themed stuff would be flying off the
> shelves if it weren't castle jr. and Fright Knights II.

Castle jr. succinctly describes my opinion of the 20 Castle series...

> No one wants to see the return of Blacktron I?  Todd? Anyone...?

Another theme I missed while in college...for the most part...I am happy
with the few figs I have, but I dream of a Battrax once in awhile...

> How about the Metro Liner?  Larry?  Anyone...?

I am not a train fan, but if a etroliner ever came back...I would buy
one...I always liked the look of that set

> SES, or BSB? Anyone?

Don't make me cry, I never had the money to buy one of these in
college...man I am regretting some of that money I spent on beer...lol

> I haven't seen Playmobile give up on these themes...

I recently went to an upscale family Toy store in a nearby city and saw a
wall of playmobile and a shelf of Lego...The play mobile sets are quite
impressive in size and scope now...I was particularly intrigued by the new
interlocking Castle wallsystem they have and a variety of Pirate an
Castle/Viking ships...They seem to thoroughly develop each them...I laughed
when I saw they had minifigure biker motorcycle gang type sets and very cool
racing motorcycles...truly an eclectic and fun mix for a child...oh and lots
of pirates...Pay Mobile seems much more expensive, but I bet quite
interesting for a child...maybe even some adults = )



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  Re: Re - Realease Old Themes?
 
(...) And bulk orders are doomed to fail, right? That's what TLC probably thought before the advent of Lego Direct -- presently, demand has exceeded all expectations. (...) Why not? Aren't you asserting it as a fact that they SHOULD acknowledge? I (...) (26 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.dear-lego)

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