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  Re: Walmart no longer lists Lego!
 
(...) Its possible that Lego refuses to stuff in the RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) tags that Walmart has started requiring. Lego may agree with the sentiment that RFID tags in consumer articles are a violation of personal privacy. This might (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Walmart no longer lists Lego!
 
(...) (URL) I dont think that is it. Kyle (URL) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Walmart no longer lists Lego!
 
(...) Using explicit, removable RFID tags to track kids in an amusement park is not the same as using hidden permanent tags on items that people take out on the street and into their homes. (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Walmart no longer lists Lego!
 
(...) Yep. Also it may be a cost issue, these tags aren't cheap. But the deadline for doing this is still some months away. XFUT -> .lego (and forceFUT the previous post too) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
 
  Re: Walmart no longer lists Lego!
 
(...) TLC already allows other retailers to use RFID on their products. The only issue would be whether or not TLC is ready to be the one to actually apply it. Besides, Wal-Mart is only requiring RFID tags at the case and pallet level IIRC. The (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.lego)

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