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Re: Classic - what makes a set a classic?
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lugnet.general
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Wed, 23 May 2001 23:15:48 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Bryan Kinkel writes:
> 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?
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. "Classic Space" got adopted to
refer to the original series. I suppose the same could result in a
"Classic Castle" term, although I've never heard that used.
I also think longevity of the major theme is a factor, too. If it
doesn't stay around long enough to prove a success worth continuing,
then I wouldn't really call the launch series "Classic".
So overall my use of "Classic" is different from how TLC is badging
these new yet-to-appear sets. I would more likely use the term
"best-seller" or "popular favourite"..., but I wouldn't put the
Red Beard Runner in that category.
KDJ
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| (...) I sort of agree with you Kyle, because I consider classic TOWN to be the era from 1955-1965, when it first came out. But the 1955-57 era is sort of pre-classic, in the sense that the bricks didn't have the binding tubes underneath until 1958. (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.general)
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.general)
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