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Thanks for the feedback.
> I don't think TLC ever made a promise like this. I remember seeing in some
> catalogs from the '80s that TLC promoted the fact the most elements were
> interchangeable with one another, and that all the elements work together in a
> system of play, but the color of the bricks really doesn't have anything to do
> with that.
Good Point. I argued that internally as well, and thought that the promise on
color consistency was a stretch (at best) so it's good to see some opinions that
support that counter-point of view. Please also see my reply to the next person
who responded about the importance of color to Lego (unfortunately for those who
want the colors back, I think Lego doesn't think color is that important)
> I think the whole bit about "The Lego Promise" is something that should be left
> out. IMHO, TLC never promised to keep their elements compatible with what they
> produced in the past. The fact that there has been consistency is great, but I
> don't think it should be labelled this way.
>
> >
>
> How many parents buy Lego for this reason? And of those, how many tell their
> children that is a good thing about the toy they are playing with. At most,
> parents may have fond memories of playing with Lego when they were children and
> want their childrren to have a similar experience. But parents realize the
> product has changed dramatically. I have heard parents say innumerable times
> that when they were kids, Lego was just rectangular blocks (however untrue that
> may be to the more knowledgable Lego fan).
Also good point.
>
>
> I think this letter misses the point. There is really only one sentence at the
> top that expresses disappointment about the change and it is supported with only
> talk of how this is a consistency problem. It goes way too in depth about a
> promise that the writer feels TLC made. I would emphasize why this change
> effects consumers and the product line more directly. For instance, by writing
> about how the new grays make white look.
>
> Just my .02
I appreciate you taking the time for the feedback. Are there any other avenues
of argument that you think are valid/helpful? (e.g. how grays make my whites
look?) I have a few other ones that I considered - I'll list in another post
with pros/cons.
Mark
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