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Re: a wandering mind . . .
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Thu, 13 Feb 2003 02:55:41 GMT
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In lugnet.fabuland, Leah Cardaci 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?
> 
> The owl, moose, and squirrel seem the most likely to be produced.
> The neck of the giraffe and ostrich would be a problem

Great minds think alike- Sybrand Bonsma also noted this.  I tend to get
carried away with dreaming and often overlook whether something is
physically plausible.

> and it might be hard to make a
> kangaroo that was noticeably different from the rabbits. The one I'd most
> like to see is Oliver (Ollie?) Owl.
> 
> Other Suggestions are:
> -Rooster/Hen
> -Beagle-like dog
> -Chipmunk


A Beagle, or some sort of dog with ears that hang down, I think would have
been a grand addition.  Ditto for a Chipmunk.  This gets me to thinking
maybe a Skunk would have been a fun too.

> > 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?
> 
> The ice-skating rink would fit in well with existing sets. I'd most like to
> see the rainforest treehouse community as new subtheme.

I would love to see how you'd interprete a tree house community.  From a
BrickFest past, I know you not only have a gift for detail, but also sound
structures with all levels accessible.

> 
> A few other ideas:
> -a theater or concert hall (With stage and seating for an audience)

There is rumored to have been a limited release Theatre set.  Anyone have
any more info on it?

> -a park
> -a museum

Any particular Museum concept/type in mind?
This could be the premise to take Fabuland almost anywhere...
Art, Natural History, Science, Transportation, Air and Space, ....


> 
> > 
> > What professions could/should have been added?
> > tailor
> > plumber
> > tap dancer
> > ballerina
> > more musicians-
> > violinist
> > pianist
> > guitarist
> > saxiphonist
> > other ideas/comments?
> 
> More musicians, definitely.

> An artist (painter) would be neat.
Cute!

> > missed several..and they are?]
> > 
> > What accessories could have been added?
> > TV
> > sewing machine
> > claw foot bath tub
> > food! pineapple, grapes, cheese
> > table lamp
> > violin with bow
> > piano
> > guitar
> > saxiphone
> > other ideas/comments?
> 
> I'd like to see all of those. To go along with the artist suggestion, I’d
> also suggest a paintbrush and easel.
and maybe a paint palette too...and the beret.


> 
> <snip>
> 
> > 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?
> 
> I'm actually of two minds over this question. There are a few reasons I’d
> like to see the Fabuland line use the same style as the nesquick bunny and
> Studios werewolf:
> A) added articulation
> B) the ability to switch parts to customize within the theme itself
> C) the ability to switch bodies/body parts with minifigs allowing for a
> great deal of variety.
> 
> However, despite the advantages that style of Fabuland would bring I still
> think it would be better if Fabuland has its own scale to give it a unique
> identity.
> 
> > 
> > *phrasing the question this way to try and get past child safety issues, and
> > what i suppose to be the original intention of TLC to have a transition line
> > between Duplo and System- size and contentwise.
> 
> -L


Leah, i look forward to hearing more from you over here in .fabuland

sheree



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(...) I was thinking of an Art or History museum, but I'm taken with the idea of a Museum of Transportation now that you mention it. <snip> (...) Yeah, those would be great. <snip> (...) Thanks Sheree, I'm looking forward to some interesting (...) (24 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.fabuland)

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(...) The owl, moose, and squirrel seem the most likely to be produced. The neck of the giraffe and ostrich would be a problem and it might be hard to make a kangaroo that was noticeably different from the rabbits. The one I'd most like to see is (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.fabuland)

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