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Re: LEGO stops DUPLO
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lugnet.duplo
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Sat, 18 May 2002 01:44:19 GMT
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In lugnet.duplo, Rob Doucette writes:
> OK, I scanned a few pages for the new Explore brochure which is include in
> the packaging. The train pics are on the last page:
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=17314
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> As you can see, LEGO is not discontinueing (sp?) Duplo, they are rebranding
> and expanding the line to include other toys/learning products. It looks
> like they are going after some of the Leap Frog and Vtech stuff. We picked
> up one of the musical toys (here is the larger player:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=172745) for my daughter.
> The mushroom shaped blocks are actually electronic sound modules that either
> contain effects or musical instruments. There are expansion packs available
> (got one of those too) that have musical cartridges. In the pic noted
> above, you can see the cartridge slot on the right side of the yellow
> player. The device we purchased has a lever that varies the tone when you
> move it. I am impressed by the construction and durability of the product.
> All of the electrical connections are recessed and/or protected.
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> It looks like the website won't be updated for a few more weeks. All of
> this stuff is available at the Orlando LIC.
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> -Rob.
I am not seeing many Duplo bricks there - only one or two of the sets really
has more than what looks like 3 bricks. I hope they have more bricks than
they are showing.... Otherwise I am running out to the store and getting
some duplo tubs asap.
But the sets do look interesting, thanks for posting them!
Mark P
http://landofbricks.com
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| (...) I saw one of the new Explore sets at Wal-Mart today. It was a yellow bucket and could have easily still said Duplo. There doesn't seem to be too much difference between Explore and Duplo, at least that was the case with this bucket. Bricks and (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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| (...) OK, I scanned a few pages for the new Explore brochure which is include in the packaging. The train pics are on the last page: (URL) you can see, LEGO is not discontinueing (sp?) Duplo, they are rebranding and expanding the line to include (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.duplo)
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