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Re: New Skin Tones coming? (was: Re: Scans from new danish 2004 catalog)
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lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego
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Mon, 2 Feb 2004 23:22:35 GMT
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John wrote:
> > I question the need to "enhance" the realism.
> What if it meant more sales and wider appeal?
You mean that if there is a competitor with minifigs being 'more human',
children would choose it just for that? In such case everybody would
play with Ken & Barbie (pun intended).
> But TLC is {already} moving in that direction! Take facial expressions on the
> minifigs. I think these {enhance} playability (and apparently so does TLC)
> over
> a ubiquitous classic smiley.
Oh my. The grins (you call that 'facial expression') are awful. Yes, I
may be an old fart for you, I'll be 30 soon.
> I like the minifig, but since TLC has "already gone there" WRT various flesh
> tones, I believe that it is a Good Thing® and should be expanded.
As the people already pointed out - the more real the minifig gets, the
more troubles it would get. What about tits for women minifigs? Or
larger bums. Somebody (were it you?) suggested shoes - what about some
high heel fetish? Ethnic discussions. Gender bullshit. etc. etc.
That stuff is IMO not worth it. It's obviously more expensive, and out
of the line.
> TLC has changed the fig many times over the years.
They've added hands. What else?
> I just don't buy the "don't
> change because it's a change" argument. Change is necessary and {good}.
Only if you're <20 can excuse you. 'Don't touch anything that works' is
the law. Now prove that yellow face and standard smile doesn't work.
[If it would be me, I'd axe Island Extreme, World City, 4Juniors,
Sports, Spidey, Studios and Racers immediately].
--
Jindroush <jindroush@nospam.seznam.nospam.cz>
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