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Re: Bought one today (recalled set 6776)
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lugnet.general
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Tue, 25 Sep 2001 20:13:57 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Scott Sanburn writes:
> I told her about the recall, how TLC was concerned with the graphics and the
> Trade Center, and then showed her the picture in the back. She was shocked,
> and said, "Well, LEGO sure has changed over the years." : (
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> Sometimes I wonder if these stories behind the themes are needed, but I
> think the demographics are changing that their target audience might need
> it. However, they end up with some pretty weird situations. This pacticular
> situation is one you want to tip toe around, and I understand their
> motivations, even though it seems a little rash.
Granted, the demographics have changed, which is why TLC is putting out Alpha
Team instead of 80's style benign town sets with workers fixing potholes, or
whatever. That said, they can still be tactful and tasteful in the theme design
and the play scenarios that are suggested. TLC has fallen a rung or two in
respectability with this set, but hopefully this will be a wake-up call that
they'll heed.
james
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: Bought one today (recalled set 6776)
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| I'm beginning to question the validity of this recall or if it's just another 'shortage' scare/scam being driven by the events. At Walmart today, saw 4 copies of this set, and even with the Walmart's "Look! New Item" aisle-flag on it. (...) design (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.general)
| | | Re: Bought one today (recalled set 6776)
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| James & All, (...) Right, but as we have been saying this kind of statements here on LUGNET, for the last few years, and the fact they are still making questionable sets and themes, it seems a little far fetched. I think the day of generic themes (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Bought one today (recalled set 6776)
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| To All, I usually don't buy sets that I am not interested in anymore, the 6776 is one of them, but after this recall, I decided to go and get one for the novelty. I went to the absolutely wonderful Big K-Mart in Elkhart, Indiana, right next to the (...) (23 years ago, 25-Sep-01, to lugnet.general)
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