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In lugnet.loc.uk, Scott Arthur writes:
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> "Tony Priestman" <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:0PB49CA6vfr7Ewas@you-rang.demon.co.uk...
> > On Sat, 22 Sep 2001, Fredrik Glöckner (<qrditebv9u8.fsf@tiamat.uio.no>)
> > wrote at 09:44:15
> >
> > > "Suzanne D. Rich" <suz@baseplate.com> writes:
> > >
> > > > In light of recent events, TLC is about to recall 6776 Ogel Control
> > > > Center. Word has it that a consumer was distressed over some
> > > > graphics on the box back and instructions. It will not be
> > > > re-released with new packaging.
> > >
> > >
> > > Is this a worldwide recall, or does it only affect the US market?
> > >
> > >
> > I just tried to buy this set in a TRU in the UK, and it was coming up as
> > 'not authorised for sale' on the till. Fortunately, they had no idea
> > why, and so they sold me them :-)
> >
> > I had no interest in this set, or the theme, until yesterday at the
> > TVLF, when I discovered what a nice baseplate it has. I've always had
> > misgivings about the violence in this theme. I now believe this set was
> > unacceptable in the first place. The idea of selling a set depicting the
> > bombing of *anywhere* is totally unacceptable.
> >
> > However, having done it, and promoted the idea of blowing up innocent
> > people as a play idea, they've seen the error of their ways when the
> > real thing happens in their biggest market. Big deal.
>
> Be a bit kinder to them. If you take a walk around TRU, you will see that
> the LEGO isle is pretty placid compared to a good deal of the rest of the
> shop. Computer games are worse. The Guardian had a list of movies and games
> which are being held back due to events of the 11th. Some of the plots were
> shocking. Spielberg's version of "the Time Machine" includes scenes of parts
> of the moon falling on NYC (was this in the book?). As for Arnies next film,
> I doubt that will ever see the light of day.
See:
http://collateraldamage.warnerbros.com/
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> I had the misfortune to watch "Liar Liar" on TV on Saturday evening. I have
> to say I am a little surprised it was screened. The whole airport scene a
> little off.
>
>
> Scott A
>
> >
> > The hypocrites haven't even withdrawn the whole theme, just this set by
> > the sound of it.
> >
> > --
> > Tony Priestman
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| "Tony Priestman" <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:0PB49CA6vfr7Ewa...n.co.uk... (...) Be a bit kinder to them. If you take a walk around TRU, you will see that the LEGO isle is pretty placid compared to a good deal of the rest of (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk)
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