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(...) The only female I found "overtly sexy" was the islander babe. I'm not real familiar with the whole line up but that's the only one I can recall saying, "Boy... I don't know..." I don't really have a problem with red lipstick to represent (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) real (...) girls (...) been (...) Perhaps the term "overtly sexy" has too much cultural (or personal) bias. In this case I'm refering to the plunging necklines or overdeveloped chests some of the "babe / wench" figures display. Specifically (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Before, I only thought people were reading too much into things, now I'm almost certain. The queen's got the keys because she's the chatelain - in charge of the running of the castle from day to day. It's a position of great power and trust. (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) running (...) going (...) If you've ever been out in public, NEWS FLASH: Women have breasts. To ignore or show disgust to that fact is to deal a serious blow to girls self esteem as they grow. Lego does make women minifigs with small chests (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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I'll respond to your points but I must say that it seems that you ignored the rest of my post to make your point. Read the part of my post under your quoted lines and you'll see what I mean. (...) running (...) Good enough explaination to me. After (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) I started to say this last night... and decided against it... though the comment above makes me want to retype it.... I know parents have to shield their kids from some things in this world... though I'd like to know HOW you get through a (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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In lugnet.general, Aaron West writes about minifigs with boobs: (...) I agree. (...) Why? (...) You mean like an adult female, right? None of the minifigs look sexual in any sense. And, not to suggest that I am in any way disturbed by any of this, (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Why would it be hard to discuss either one? The two subjects are attributable to biology and fashion and they are excellent subjects for discussion. If you are trying to educate your kids, then you should take every opportunity to discuss (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) What if your son should, hypothetically, happen upon a Barbie Doll, whose proportions are much more obvious to casual inspection than a tiny bit of paint? (...) Hmm.. What if your child chooses on his own to ask about the differences between (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) ignored (...) your (...) the (...) trust. (...) is (...) aren't (...) looked (...) comfortable (...) and (...) I'll (...) Well, some people do try to shield their kids from certain things, and it is a parents choice to do so. While I like (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.general)
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(...) I guess than it's a case of, "Do I want my children to think it's normal and socially appropriate to display a good portion of their anatomy to the public. If a child roleplays those toys, and that's the intent, then it's my business as a (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Actually, God didn't make them coverings. Adam and Eve made their own coverings, because of the whole snake/apple incident. If I remember my Bbile correctly, they ran around naked prior to that point, which was certainly O.K. with God (as he (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) cover (...) Right and wrong. Genesis 3:7 says that A&E made aprons out of fig leaves because they were naked and ashamed. But then God made them coverings out of animal skins in vs 21. I have a KJV right in front of me. It's also important to (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Probably because that's not what that thing is. It's just a keyring, for gosh's sake. As was mentioned in other replies, the queen is often in charge of the household, etc. She'd need the keys to get to every room in the castle. It is *her* (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) This is true enough, but not an argument for displaying yourself barely dressed. Adam and Eve were made perfect, but they spoiled this perfection by eating of the tree and learning of evil. Something very profound and important happened that (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Right, time to take this to off-topic land. (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Easy there, Shiri! I would hope it was obvious that I was kidding, especially given the contrasting tone of the rest of my post! Dave! (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) charge (...) castle. (...) here, (...) not (...) Indeed. If it were a chastity belt, her _husband_ would have the keys, not her. At any rate, it's quite simple. really. If you don't like the female minifigs, 1) Take them out of the package (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) No, no, it was obvious to me that *you* were kidding. But someone else, somewhere in this thread, suggested it - seriously, I think. And that kinda ticked me off, I forgot about it 'til I saw your post, and then let it all out. Sorry. ;-) No (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) It's cool--I'm glad I could help you realize a catharsis 8^) (...) None whatsoever! Dave! (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) The same goes for one piece palm trees and juniorized parts. Don't you dare disagree openly about anything lego does. What do you think this is, a user's group? It's not Lego's job to make toys for you adults. Markus (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I agree. That's why I just sold all my animal SPUDs on eBay. I didn't demand that Lego conform to my own standards of what their toy should be, I just solved the issue in a way that worked well for me, and for another person, who is probably (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Nor is it Lego's job to conform to your ideals. If I felt that Lego was making something that was against my beliefs on what toys should be, I wouldn't buy them. Jeff (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) making (...) And that, my friend, was the start of this whole post. I don't buy the sets with what I consider "dark" minifigs, i.e. UFO, Insectoid, whatever the aquazone baddies were called, etc. I believe it was a big mistake that alienated (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) the (...) I thought those were just aliens (except for the Aquaraiders, those are "baddies" I suppose) If it's non-human, it's evil? (...) educators who (...) Power-Ranger-Mutant- (...) Got any statistics on that? Most kids I've ever known (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I don't have a problem with aliens per se. In fact, someone else just pointed out that most of the insectoids weren't as dark as I thought. So I stand corrected there. The only aquaraiders sets I saw had some really yuck faces to them, and I (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) So if she's got the keys, it must be he with the belt. Hmm. That approach might have prevented quite a bit of trouble, historically. "Certainly, dear, you should go on the Crusades. Just put this on first." "Never mind, I'll stay home and plow (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Will Hess skrev i meddelandet ... (...) Well, were did he get his first meal? Didn't he have a mother? What about a baby brother/sister, will you shut the eyes of the 6 year old when the baby is feeding? (...) I think it's better to take the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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