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Re: Lego Meta Sets
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lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego
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Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:27:18 GMT
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jmkopp@=AntiSpam=projsolutions.com
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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
Thomas Main wrote:
>
> 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.
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> I think this idea has several advantages:
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> * 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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| Justin M. Kopp wrote in message <3675ACE6.1098A924@p...ns.com>... :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" (...) (26 years ago, 15-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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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 (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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