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In lugnet.general, Matt Hein writes:
> In lugnet.general, Allan Portillo writes:
> > That's it, I can't take no more of this crap lego is releasing and calling
> > sets.
>
> Just the point I wanted to get across for themes like LOM, Town Jr sets, and
> (hushed tone) Galidor. These don't even deserve to be called lego, and
> rightfully so. Where has an *actual* castle or space theme gone?
I cna understand how Galidor might bea little odd from lego, but some Town
Jr. sets, LOM, even Jack Stone has great parts. Lego's idea is not only
build our sets, but knock our socks off by building something great with
*our* parts
> Well, they do discontinue product lines a little too quick, and they could
> bring in more potential sales if they would have left the ninja line going
> for a time. Hell, that was one of the most successful lines I've ever seen
> (not to mention it flew off store sheles faster than I could imagine, the
> Ninja Knights set being on the top ten list of back orders at my local
> Safeway.) Why doesn't lego go into a second production line of Ninja sets,
> as I could imagine its success would be unprecedented.
I do agree with you that some products are cut short, while others beat a
dead horse. But if it makes money for Lego, who are we to judge what they
deem as "good" and "bad"? Ninja sets may have been only locally good. In
other parts of the world, they may not have sold anything at all.
> I hate fads as much as the next guy, and I learned my lesson when my younger
> brother blew over two hundred dollars on Pokemon (god forbid). Yet it seems
> as though lego it trying a pre-emptive follow into potential fads by
> licensing onto every new series or new concept around. Hell, I wouldn't be
> surprised if they made Jimmy Neutron sets (which is a complete rip off of
> dexters lab)
People tend to buy more when it's a name they know. People are suckers for
Movie and Mania merchendise. If Lego wants to get on this band wagon to make
money, why not? I happen to like some of the licesnses. Star Wars
revoloutionized the Space Community with new windshields, parts, pieces,
etc. The Harry Potter parts are great too! Even some of the Spiderman parts
are great! Just because they do licensing doesn't mean it's bad.
> about untapped product markets such as a Historical Recreations series, in
> which you could make models of the Seven Wonders of the world, Famous
> european castles, middle eastern palaces or even early 20th century
> cityscapes. Better than that, include an extra series of Military origined
> sets that could include recreation kits of famous aircraft and naval
> carriers. I'm sure, marketed on retail, that these would be hits, no doubt.
Lego has said they won't do war toys, if i remember right. And what fun is a
"Historical Recreation"? Kids want Good guys vs bad guys. Not the Leaning
Tower of Pisa. That is why you will see countless cartoon shows about Buzz
Lightyear vs Emp. Zerg, or Power rangers, or something. Things that aren't
fun don't sell. I can see only the Historical line if they moved from "Toy"
into the "Model" catagory.
> As for lego taking discussion, yeah, I think it's great that they get to
> meet with the fans and discuss things at brickfest, but they rarely ever
> answer the most important questions without some level of mystery or
> intrigue involved (which invokes some much further thought into the
> subject). Unfortunately, I doubt they will even pay as much as a blink to
> this discussion, and that's probably because they are scared or fear
> consequence of asking those questions.
In fact they do read LUGNET and see user opinions, recomendations, even MOCs
for the MOC Series. Weather or not they answer any questions is another
thing. If you want to Ask lego a question, please move this covnersation to
the "Dear-lego" group.
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| (...) I was talking in reference specifically Jack Stone and Galidor. It's amazing when I actually see something cool built with the parts aforementioned, but that's a rare reality. (...) Hmm...It's a shame some people never really saw something in (...) (22 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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| In lugnet.general, Rick Hallman writes: doesn't mean it's bad. (...) I strongly disagree. Historical themes are of great interest to kids, especially imaginative ones that would be interested in Lego bricks in the first place. Furthermore, you can (...) (22 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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