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Re: a wandering mind . . .
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Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:57:41 GMT
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In lugnet.fabuland, Sybrand Bonsma writes:
> In lugnet.fabuland, Sheree Rosenkrantz writes:
> > Suppose more Fabuland figures were designed but never went into production
> > before the line was discontinued. Many possibilities come to mind. . .
> > Owl
> > Moose
> > Squirrel
> > Frog
> > Kangaroo
> > Giraffe
> > Ostrich
> > Playing along with the fantasy, which of the above seem the most likely?
> > Which would you desire the most? [any particular names for these characters?]
> > Other ideas/comments?
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> My preferences would be an owl, (Monty) moose, (Simon) squirrel, kangaroo and
> also a rhinoceros would be nice. I think the necks of the giraffe and ostrich
> would be to long to make a nice head.
I don't think of Fabuland figures as being that based in reality. Where else
but Fabuland might one find a Rabbit and an Elephant pretty much the same size?
However, with a giraffe and an ostrich, a main part of what defines them is a
long neck, so maybe it can't be made so light of. With a Rabbit one thinks of
the distinctive ears. This also holds true of an Elephant. Of course with an
Elephant, one also has the trunk as a distinctive feature, but it is a
distinctive "head" feature...
A Rhinoceros would fit in very well.
but , I don't want a Unicorn.
A name for a Rhinoceros, hmmmm...
> Also a tiger might be nice, but I wander
> how much the difference between the cat, lion and tiger would be. A gorilla
> (the current monkeys are more like chimps imo) would also be nice.
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> > Suppose there were more sets too. Big sets... what could they have been?
> > bobsled run
> > iceskating rink or riverside skating
> > bowling
> > bungee jumping
> > rainforest treehouse community
> > "jetsonish" cloud communituies
> > a winery
> > an observatory
> > Which of the above seem the most likely?
> > Which would you desire the most?
> > Other ideas/comments?
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> A winery doesn't really fit with the main target of Fabuland, I think. Although
> the set itself might look really nice (Brown bins for the wine, jars in
> different colors).
The only thoughts I had about a winery consisted of the grapevines in rows and
an oversized half barrel with the characters stomping on the grapes - a
happy, party like festival astmosphere.
> The iceskating ring might become difficult if the figures
> have to wear skates (stability), but in one of the Fabuland video's they are
> skating. A winter scenario might however, be possible. Fabuland houses with
> white roof :)
a white roof? It could still be done by TLC. They do have the roof element in
the Mickey Mouse sets but, I think the MM sets are gone now too. A good try
by TLC, but somehow they never really caught on. However, I am leary of
children playing with so much syndicated character stuff. I prefer the more
generic approach.
> Another idea of mine is a church or a college building or a palace.
I too think of Fabuland as "Town", "Town" of the very best sort.
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> > What professions could/should have been added?
> > tailor
> > plumber
> > tap dancer
> > ballerina
> > more musicians-
> > violinist
> > pianist
> > guitarist
> > saxiphonist
> > other ideas/comments?
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> More musicians are nice, especially guitarists and saxiphonist. A plumber would
> be cool. What about a car racer (with goggles like the pilots)? A butcher,
> vegetables, shoemaker, pizza delivery.
I like all your suggestions but the Butcher. I have always found the wall
unit in 3675 disturbing. It has at the bottom a picture of a ham for sale.
Fabuland has a lot of Pigs. Somehow, in a sweet little world like Fabuland, i
don't want to see evidence of animals killing and eating each other. This just
represents my own particular bias and lifestyle choice... As a Town theme a
Butcher and shop does make sense.
> > dreaming on...
> > Would you prefer, as an AFOL, that the Fabuland figures be the same scale as
> > present day minifigures?* [why or why not]
> > If they were do you think they or the Fabuland line would still be in
> > production today?
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> I wouldn't prefer to have them in the same scale as minifigs. Because the scale
> is different, Fabuland has its unique character. If they would have the same
> scale as minifigs, they would have been mixed immediately, and the special
> character would have been lost very soon I think.
diluted significantly at the very least.
> From my point of view I think the theme would have even shorter lived if the
> characters were minifig-scale.
> Also I have the feeling that LEGO went out of
> ideas during the last years of Fabuland. Many amusentment park/playground sets
> and a couple of school sets.
>
> Greetings,
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> Sybrand
yes, I think you are right. A simplified town targeted for a young child only
has a limited number of visually interesting set ideas. Most were covered-
police and fire stations, hospital, airport, markets, gas stations, school,
play grounds, ice cream shoppe, bakery, hotel, windmill, and paddlewheel boat.
I guess we are lucky to have as much as we have...
as always I appreciate your insights,
regards,
sheree
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| (...) size? (...) My problem with the giraffe and the ostrich is that there indeed has to be some neck. It doesn't have to be too large, but it should be visible. The giraffe might still be recognisable without neck by using a yellow color and brown (...) (21 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.fabuland)
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| (...) My preferences would be an owl, (Monty) moose, (Simon) squirrel, kangaroo and also a rhinoceros would be nice. I think the necks of the giraffe and ostrich would be to long to make a nice head. Also a tiger might be nice, but I wander how much (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.fabuland)
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