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Re: Bought one today (recalled set 6776)
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lugnet.general
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Thu, 27 Sep 2001 00:00:47 GMT
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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.
In lugnet.general, James Simpson writes:
> In lugnet.general, Scott Sanburn writes:
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> > 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." : (
> >
> > 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.
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> 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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| It is being recalled. However, these things take time. Stores that are well run have already pulled them. Stores that are less well run will eventually pull them. I'm sure that the numbers of sets and stores involved is quite staggering if you think (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Bought one today (recalled set 6776)
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| (...) 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 (...) (23 years ago, 25-Sep-01, to lugnet.general)
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