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Classic - what makes a set a classic?
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Wed, 23 May 2001 13:04:29 GMT
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A few recent postings have touched on the idea of "classic" sets. In your
mind, what makes a set a classic? The design? The charm? Play value? The
fact that is was first in a series?
The recent Classic Space building contest rules suggest that a classic is
defined by design and parts used.
( http://www.lugnet.com/~1/ClassicSpaceContest/2000/Rules )
I'm sure that Lego wrestled with these questions when considering sets for
the reissued Classics series. But Lego had to weigh the additional
parameters of cost and other production-related issues.
Are there any recent sets produced in the past three years that can be
considered a classic? I particularly like the Soccer Bus
http://guide.lugnet.com/set/3407 . But this defiantly has some Juniorized
aspects. So I don't know if it is a classic or not.
Are recent sets automatically removed from consideration because of the use
of different building techniques or larger pieces? I'm sure some younger
builders (and perhaps their parents who observe length of play time) could
pick recent sets they feel are instant classics. Perhaps time will tell.
Bryan
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Message has 3 Replies:
 | | Re: Classic - what makes a set a classic?
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| Ok, let me give this a whirl. I think a Classic Lego Set is one in which the theme the set touches on is a relativly new concept for Lego. Also any Lego set that had original Space helmets for one. Also Classic sets have a certain air about them, (...) (24 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.general)
| | | Re: Classic - what makes a set a classic?
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| "BK" == Bryan Kinkel <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> writes: BK> A few recent postings have touched on the idea of "classic" sets. In your BK> mind, what makes a set a classic? The design? The charm? Play value? The BK> fact that is was first in a (...) (24 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.general)
| | | Re: Classic - what makes a set a classic?
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| (...) I generally take "Classic" to be the first series in a new line of sets. When Legoland Space arrived, it was the first minifig-equipped space sets. After that all space series had a sub-theme name, such as Futuron, Space Police, whatever. (...) (24 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.general)
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