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Re: Just build.....
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lugnet.general
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Tue, 21 Dec 2004 22:50:57 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Bill Vollbrecht wrote:
> Hey everybody,
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> Just thought I'd add my two cents to all the chatter going on around here!
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> JUST BUILD!!!
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> Since when did Lugnet become so not fun anymore? When I found this website many
> years ago, I thought it was one of the greatest things I've seen on the
> internet. It was a place to check out and admire beautiful creations that other
> Lego fans have built. Look up old instructions to re-construct sets from my
> childhood. And above all else, a place to discuss what we all love, building
> with Lego bricks!
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> But as of the last year or so, it has turned into a place to whine and cry about
> every little thing the Lego company does or doesn't do. My advice is to go to
> your collection of bricks, dump out a tub and just PLAY. Don't try to make the
> biggest, best anything, just freeform play like you did when you were a kid.
> Listen to the sound of the rustle of the bricks as you dig for a pacticular
> piece. Enjoy the moment. THAT is what Lugnet is about.
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> I am not trying to tell people what they can or cannot say here, but try to
> remember what it is about the bricks that gave you such pleasure in the first
> place. It shouldn't be so difficult to enjoy a hobby that means so much to so
> many!
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> Sure the Lego Company may not always do things you agree with, but until you are
> on the board of directors, there is NOTHING you can do about it! Decisions will
> be made with or without our approval. Colors will change, new pieces will come
> about, old ones will dissapear. But there will always be Lego bricks to play
> with, and as long as there will be, I will continue to play with them. And even
> though a lot of people here may say otherwise, I suspect they will too.
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> Even during the golden age of Lego (mid 80's to early 90's to many) I didn't
> like all of the sets that were on the shelf of my local Toys'R'Us. I simply
> didn't buy them, but bought the ones I did like. Same goes for today. If you
> absolutely hate something that Lego has released, don't buy it. Don't groan
> about the end of an era. I ve been reading about the demise of Lego over and
> over again, but the Lego Company is still here, still producing sets. They have
> survived Juniorization, Jack Stone, Explore, and any other thing you or I might
> find less than what we have come to expect. But look at the bright spots!
> Incredible Star Wars sets we could of only dreamed of as kids! The designer
> series, with pieces and colors to fuel the imagination of any kid, or kid at
> heart! Legends, My Own Creations, and any number of great things Lego Direct has
> come up with for us! Enjoy what works, and ignore what doesn't! I have
> incredible faith in this company to survive whatever the market throws at it.
> There are enough people who dig what they do to keep it going for many more
> years, and I will be in the toy stores anticipating what they do next!
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> So, in conclusion, be passionate about your hobby. You all obviously care enough
> about it to be involved, but keep things in perspective. This is a toy, not
> nescessarilly for kids or adults, but a toy none the less. So go and build, and
> remember what it is about these bricks that makes you care so much in the first
> place.
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> Bill Vollbrecht
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> Lgoe fan since 1974 and will be until my fingers are to old to snap 'em together
> anymore (guess I will switch back to Duplo then!)
Bill,
I couldn't agree more.
Maybe lugnet should come out with lugnet.lego.complain for those people who have
complaints about the company and the product. That way those people who don't
want to hear complaints, can simply ignore lugnet.lego.complain.
Gary Istok
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