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Re: Classic - what makes a set a classic?
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lugnet.general
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Thu, 24 May 2001 14:55:11 GMT
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"Kyle D. Jackson" wrote:
> 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?
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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. "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.
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> 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".
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> 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
> _______________________________________
> LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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. For me the true classic town era starts with the
classic Lego windows - 1957 :-)
Gary Istok
"I never met a Lego window I didn't like" (can't say the same for the doors)
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 | | 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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