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Re: Bulk Sets (was: Re: How about "Technic Tubs" ?)
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lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic
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Sat, 13 Oct 2001 00:44:04 GMT
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Thomas (T. J.) Avery writes:
> In lugnet.dear-lego, William R. Ward writes:
> > I'm pretty sure they were intended to compete with MegaBlox which had
> > been producing similar tubs at similarly cut-rate prices. Lego's 3033
> > (just about?) completely annihilated the competition. Now that there
> > is no competition for that (I don't think MegaBlox makes them anymore)
> > Lego can safely discontinue the blue tubs, which were probably not
> > profitable at only $19.95 (when you include the costs of distribution,
> > etc.).
I doubt anything LEGO makes, now or at any time in the past, could be
classified a loss leader. There is not $19.99 worth of raw materials and
packaging in that tub.
> That's a shame. I consider the Blue Tub (3033) a staple set amongst AFOLs
> everywhere.
I think an argument could be made that it might also be a staple for some
KFOL's (Kid Fans of LEGO). Somehow they always get lost in discussions like
this.
> Given the current selection of Technic sets, I think a bulk set of basic
> Technic parts is necessary. Leave out the styling panels and all the other
> useless parts that dominate existing Technic sets. Just offer the plain,
> basic "building blocks" of Technic.
I agree 100%. Core bricks. Core building techniques. Wow!
> Has anyone heard anything about a "sculptures kit"? I seem to remember
> reading something a while back about Lego offering bulk sets of bricks and
> plates for the purpose of sculpture building. That would be a step in the
> right direction.
I also agree with this idea. Surely 'brick' based sets/tubs like these will
make a come back someday. They can't possibly let these pure LEGO sets slip
out of their catalog entirely.
Regards,
Allan
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