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I would like to see LEGO re-release an updated version of the Space Shuttle
set #1682 as a commemorative to both lost shuttles.
The set could signify rebirth and rebuilding and to forge ahead into the
future -- key elements, I think, in the healing process.
My hope would be, if LEGO did release such a set, that they donate a portion
of the earnings to the children and families who lost someone whose purpose
was to learn more about our universe so that someday we all might benefit.
- Rob
In lugnet.modelteam, Paul S. D'Urbano writes:
> In lugnet.technic, Frank Buiting writes:
> > In lugnet.technic, Frank Buiting writes:
> > > In lugnet.technic, Thomas Avery writes:
> > > > In lugnet.technic, Paul Kleniewski writes:
> > > > > http://f24.parsimony.net/forum61776/messages/58775.htm
> > >
> > >
> > > More pictures:
> > > http://f24.parsimony.net/forum61776/messages/58783.htm
> > >
> > > I guess these pictures also interest starwars and train fans.
> > >
> > > -Frank
> > >
> > > ps. when discussing the models on the pictures, please keep discussion in
> > > the correct groups.
> >
> > oops, forgot to crosspost to trains and starwars.
>
> In trying to keep discussion in correct groups I'm sticking to .modelteam
> and .general to talk about the beautiful new Space Shuttle set 7470. I'm
> assuming these are pictures from the Nuremburg Toy Fair, and that means
> these aren't leaks? I know Tim at FBTB is going to report from NY toy fair
> and he's definitely not a leaker.
>
> There's a new Space Shuttle model you can see in the links above that's just
> gorgeous. Looks like part of a new space program line along with another
> set with Apollo models (7468?). As should be immediately obvious to us all,
> this comes at a painful time with the recent Columbia tragedy. 7470 appears
> to be clearly marked as the Space Shuttle Discovery, but that's obviously
> not enough to separate it from the events of Feb 1. I wonder what TLC will
> do here: Release the product as planned? Modify the packaging to include
> some memorial-type reference to STS-107? Wait to release it? Pull the set
> completely?
>
> On a personal note, I myself feel conflicted about it. The space shuttle
> has captivated my imagination since I watched Columbia land via TV from my
> 2nd grade classroom in 1981. As a boy I became obsessed with the shuttle,
> building models out of paper-towel-rolls, drawing pictures, imploring my
> parents to travel to great lengths to find toy versions for me. A detailed
> LEGO version was always a dream toy for me. In fact, 8480 is what brought
> me out of the Dark Ages and made me into a full-fledged AFOL. 7470 provides
> the other side to the 8480 coin (IMO), a detailed aesthetic model to
> compliment the great technic functionality of the other (I don't think the
> number similarity 7470/8480 is an accident). A week ago I would be bouncing
> off the walls with joy about seeing that picture of 7470. Now I don't know
> what to feel. I can't help but think that any excitement I feel about this
> new set is inappropriate in light of the horrible tragedy of Columbia, and
> the pain felt most of all by the loved ones of the crew. Out of respect for
> that I personally don't know how to feel, and I wonder if TLC will face the
> same type of dilemma.
>
> Regards,
> Paul
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