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Re: Lego hostility
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Thu, 8 Nov 2001 17:40:50 GMT
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Seems like a lot of hostility over mostly trivial stuff. Not that I
disagree with many of the opinions - I just don't see a justification for
the vehemence of them.
Bruce
In lugnet.lego, Richard Marchetti writes:
> Every time I take down my rabid Angriest Lego Collector in the World page I
> find new reasons to regret that decision. This time, rather than shock and
> stupefy you with pictures of my mug on an ugly webpage I have decided to
> take it upon myself to enumerate some of the reasons that...
>
> ...TLC *STILL* Sucks!
> (as if there were any doubts)
>
> Because:
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> 1. TLC doesn't release bricks for which they ACTUALLY have the molds in
> readiness:
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> 1x2x2 windows in a variety of colors
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> Window frames, shutter, hinges in all basic colors (also black, as before)
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> 2x2x3 steep corner slopes (double convex) in a variety of colors (a basic
> architectural need -- like I was going to blow $50 USD on getting just two
> of these in dark grey from #7184. Dream on, Kristiensen!)
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> Straight and corner spindle fencing in a variety of colors (black! could we
> get some black corners, please?)
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> 1x2x2 1/2 (approx.) arched windows in a variety of colors (but esp. yellow,
> black, and brown)
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> Bricks, slopes, plates, and tiles, of all kinds in all colors.
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> grey treasure chests (because I am sure I am not alone in having my fill of
> brown, hot pink, and clear ones -- thanks, but maybe you guys could make
> something I might actually want now?!)
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> Cypress trees (Don't lie to me Justus, I am on to your manipulation of the
> facts, Baby! Don't pretend the molds don't exist...)
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> Flowers (okay, so the GI set has two sets -- gimme more!)
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> 2. TLC doesn't make bricks they way they used to (and they should, of course):
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> 1x1x1 windows in at least the basic colors
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> 1x1x2 windows in at least the basic colors
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> 1x2x3 windows and doors in at least the basic colors (not because
> minifigures actually fit through them, but because they can be used for
> structures in the background where one is merely hinting at functionality)
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> Unique theme elements for Castle, Space, and Train (classic castle visors,
> pitchforks, space helmets, space walls, large spoke wheels, train rods, etc.)
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> 3. TLC manufactures toy lines that are not a part of system:
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> Creator(s) choose System and Technic.
>
> Jack Stone dead.
>
> Bionickles will not get you cab fare.
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> 4. TLC never delivered on the promise of "system", or "system within system."
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> (Please see: http://news.lugnet.com/lego/direct/?n=2577)
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> It's "Kjeld's Way" or the highway, children!"
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> 5. TLC doesn't really listen to us anyway.
>
> Don't believe it? Read: http://news.lugnet.com/lego/direct/?n=2572 where
> Jeff Thompson states: "My observation is the last large Pirate ship was
> similarly slow to move, requiring deep clearance to move. (I got mine for
> $20, I think.) I think I recall the Islander sets being similarly sluggish."
>
> What do we get on pages 8-9 of the current S@H catalogue? You guessed it:
> RBR, Islanders, and those damned Spaniards! It's certainly better than
> nothing, and other current products can't touch these sets, but is this what
> we really wanted first out the gate for classic pirate? Methinks I smell a
> cache of old stock rather than a re-release.
>
> I have warned you before TLC -- only you can stop the horror!
>
> -- Hop-Frog (the mighty, froggy, engineer of TLC's doom!)
>
> BTW, I was just kidding about the bankruptcy part, but you wouldn't know it
> from some of TLC's slick (hah!) business decisions.
>
> P.S. SWAGGER
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| (...) Yeah, tone it down, will ya; you're embarrassing me. And show a little respect-- LD actually reads this stuff! Given all of your cantankerous rants, I'll bet that you are the butt of many jokes around the LD water tank! -John (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.dear-lego)
| | | Re: Lego hostility
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| (...) Didn't you know? Hop-Frog specializes in Vehemence. No halfway measures for him, no sir! If he decides to feel something, he feels it beyond all reasonable limits, and darned if he isn't going to make sure we all Know His Ire. Chill, dude. :) (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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