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Re: 2000 Town construction sets
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lugnet.general
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Tue, 9 Nov 1999 20:55:26 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Sanjay D'Souza writes:
> It never occurred to me last year but I think Town as we knew it is dead.
> The theme is now consistently referred to as CITY CENTRE rather than TOWN
> and this is being reflected in the type of sets we're seeing.
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> Whereas previously the Town theme lived up to it's name, with Town Houses,
> Gas stations, airports etc all making an appearance at one time or another
> the new CITY CENTRE theme seems to be focussing on more action orientated
> and dare I say it more "exciting" sets.
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> Perhaps TLG felt that TOWN wasn't performing as well as it did previously.
> Only they will be in the best position to judge. But one thing's for sure,
> as long as TOWN is referred to as CITY CENTRE I very much doubt we'll see
> TLG introduce many sets outside the now common racing, fire and construction
> subthemes.
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> Sanjay
Agreed.
What is the purpose of having police and fire rescue sets without anyone or
anything to save?
What is the purpose of having construction sets when they have nothing to
construct?
What is the purpose of having race sets without fans to watch?
In fact, what is the purpose of having City Centre sets without having an
actual city?
We must face the horibble truth....
Town is dead.
Erin
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Even minifigs need a vacation
Seaborn Brick delayed cuz of a severe cold
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