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Re: Expert Builder website - Great response results in first update
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lugnet.general
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Mon, 7 Jan 2002 05:56:54 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford writes:
> In lugnet.general, Richie Dulin writes:
> > In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford writes:
> > > [snip]
> > > Additionally, two more LEGO product reviews have been added. One is of a
> > > vintage dream set, the other of a modern nightmare.
> > > [snip]
> >
> > I realise the 'modern nightmare' you are referring to here is the "Final
> > Dual [sic] II", but I would like to challenge you on one of your earlier
> > reviews, the much hated Set #4611 - Jack Stone Police Headquarters.
> >
> > I'm curious whether you've conducted the review on the actual set, or if
> > you're just going by photos. From the review, it seems the latter is the case. • [snip]
> > The columns included with the Jack Stone sets are not simply replacements
> > for stacks of 2x2 brick columns:
> >
> > - They have...
>
> (Misc snipped comments on the value of the Jack Stone columns)
>
> Which is well and good, but doesn't get away from the fact that they are
> simply unLEGOlike pieces.
UnLEGOlike pieces? They connect to standard studs in two directions, they
connect to standard tubes in one, they connect to the standard slot system,
they connect to technic axles (I think), and they connect to standard clips.
And, yes, they can, more or less substitute for a stack of 2x2 bricks (in
most cases). Get hold of some and have a look.
> The review is based entirely on opinion.
But not on an actual viewing of the pieces/building of the set. Do you also
do movie reviews based on trailers? And book reviews based on the back cover?
> The Expert Builder site is meant to present alternative reviews of
> certain LEGO products.
A review of a product you haven't used? At least put a disclaimer there
saying you haven't actually built the set.
> I leave it to the reviews on LUGNET to provide stats and user
> feedback, including the excellent rating system.
>
> > They could be substituted by 2x2's, but the result wouldn't be as rigid.
> > 2x2's would have plenty of applications, but so do Jack Stone columns.
> >
> > Did you build the set before you reviewed it? If you did, you failed to give
> > an accurate picture of those columns.
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> Expert Builder reviews are meant to be entertaining, in the case of good
> sets, or to help raise awareness in the case of poor sets.
But not based on fact? Your statement "the same effect could have been
achieved with simple traditional 2x2 bricks" is just plain wrong.
> Based on the number of Jack Stone sets still on store shelves after
> Christmas, it appears that many consumers have already seen what a poor line
> this is.
Why don't you go and buy one of the sets, and then do a real review?
You may still think its pretty bad, but at least you'll have something more
than some photos do base it on. And the review might have some credibility.
Play fair.
Richie Dulin
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