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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Todd Lehman writes:
> In lugnet.events.brickfest, Suzanne D. Rich writes:
> > Actually, those pictures were taken a few hours after my capsules ran
> > out. Kevin Salm was good enough to refill the machine with his own
> > elements (giving them away), so that others could enjoy the LEGO-vending
> > experience..
> >
> > Thank-you, Kevin!!
>
> Oh -- my -- sad! So I totally missed out on seeing the first run of
> capsules. Did anyone get pictures? In any case, yeah, thank you Kevin!
>
> --Todd
Knowing that Lego in bulk 25 cent vending machines has been a long-time dream
of Suz's, I was also sad when her supplies were exhausted. I was very happy
to
be able to refill the machine with what minifigs and elements I had available
so more people could have fun buying Lego with pocket change. Jenny Johnson
also contributed a quantity of Lego soccer balls (seen in Todd's pics). Suz
started out the fun with custom detailed minifigs with either the Lugnet logo
or BrickFest and those went fast. The items I added were not as exciting as
that, but still brought delight to anyone who turned the handle and received a
Lego surprise.
Having Lego in a small vending machine such as this might be an excellent idea
for LUGs and LTCs when they do public events like displays and train shows.
It
is not a money maker as the items given are worth more than a quarter, but the
joy seen by those that insert their quarters will be more valuable. Use of
larger capsules would also allow for the inclusion of small slips of paper
with
the name of the group, a short Lego fortune cookie message, etc.
Putting Lego elements in bulk vending machines also would seem to be in line
with The Lego Company's marketing initiative of building more brand awareness
among familes with children. Imagine Lego vending machines in all of the
locations where gumball vending machines are commonplace -- retail stores,
food
markets, video rental shops, hotels and motels, hospitals, etc.
I don't think it would be difficult at all to convince suppliers of bulk
vending products that Lego elements would be successful at all of these
locations and even at higher price points.
This idea has been expressed several times on Lugnet over the years and many
people have stated that they would willingly drop their change in a machine in
exchange for some unknown Lego parts or minifigs. I think Lego would be much
more popular than silly slime, bouncy balls, decals and tatoo stickers, an even
gumballs, jawbreakers, and all other types of vended candies. And Lego might
even be more welcome by parents than all of these other typical products.
But unless The Lego Company tries it, we will never know.....
__Kevin Salm__
....Over 20 years experience building with Lego toys....
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