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"Justin M. Kopp" wrote:
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> I would buy 2 or 3 just for parts. But, as shown in a recent thread
> either here on on RTL, it could effect what is considered to be a *real*
> set, ei, buying the galxy explorer in '79. People could buy the "meta"
> set and then build the explorer, then auction it saying "Galaxy
> Explorer. Good condition. No Box, instructions printed from kl.net."
> It could kill the value someone has in their oringanlyy bought set.
>
> just my 2 cents
>
> --Justin
Yes, it would kill the auction market. However, I think most people who
participate in the auction market do so to further enrich their
collections. This would be an alternative way to do that.
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> Thomas Main wrote:
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> > I have been following the discussion on RTL about re-issuing older
> > sets. I know this topic comes up often on RTL and I thought I might add
> > what I think would be a new angle on it. Lego is unlikely to reissue
> > sets for myriad reasons that have all been discussed at length
> > (reconfiguring molds, piece productions, lack of enthusiasm in the
> > mainstream market, etc.). BUT, what if Lego were to come out with "meta
> > sets" aimed at the collector's market. These sets would include a CD
> > with all the building instructions for a particular era's/theme's models
> > (e.g. LEGOLAND TOWN 1978-1985). They would also come with about
> > 3000-5000 pieces that were used during that period. Lots of specialty
> > parts and a few basic bricks. The idea would be that you could recreate
> > any ONE of the sets included in that range (possibly 2 or 3 depending on
> > which parts they used) with this "meta set". If you wanted, you could
> > buy several meta-sets to create more of the classic models in that
> > range.
> >
> > I think this idea has several advantages:
> >
> > * It could be implemented in stages (first come out with a 80s TOWn
> > meta-set and then release others)
> > * It would be an expensive set (~$250-$500 depending on coverage), but
> > collectors would buy multiple copies
> > * It would be sold directly from Lego, thereby not affecting current
> > retail space/plans
> > * It would be the ultimate "parts-pack."
> >
> > What do you guys think?
> >
> > --
> > Thomas Main
> > main@appstate.edu
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