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Re: Whats the deal with the Harry Potter sets?
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Fri, 16 Nov 2001 01:35:07 GMT
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I agree, Allan. It is kind of interesting to ponder, especially if you
compare these sets to the the ones, say, twenty years ago.
The "bar" for kids was higher then. There wasn't as much cheap
entertainment (ie video games). The sets were more complicated, and took
more effort and brain power from the builder to construct.
Now, sets are simple. Pieces have been combined. There is hardly as much
thought that goes into the set construction. Granted, there are some
exceptions to this, but generally the trend has sloped to the easier end of
the spectrum.
I hope Lego begins to realize that the bar can be raised, and people will
still buy lego sets. Like Allan said, if TLG raises the bar, we will rise
with it.
KEith
In lugnet.harrypotter, Allan Bedford writes:
> In lugnet.harrypotter, John Neal writes:
> > In lugnet.harrypotter, John Grubber writes:
> > > This may sound strange, and i am not trying to slam HP fans or start a flame
> > > war or anything, but i look at the designs, and i am really disappointed.
> > > They just seem kind of haphazard and thrown together. The colour schemes also
> > > don't do anything for me- the doors and such would be great, if they weren't in
> > > such strange colours.
> > >
> > > What is it about them that people like so much?
> > >
> > > In all seriousness,
> >
> > It's not strange to think that IMO, but I have a suggestion: take another look
> > at the HP line, only this time, try to imagine it through the eyes of a 10
> > year old. I think you will find that it has much more appeal.
>
> I am 33 years old. But my little kid brain is only about 9 or 10. I see
> things like movies and books and toys through the eyes attached to this
> brain. I've read the Harry Potter books and loved them. I will likely read
> them again sometime. However, I must agree with John Grubber that these
> sets just don't hold up to LEGO's standards. They seem to be loose
> collections of pieces intended to represent a moment out of the book, rather
> than strong backdrops for kids to play out scenes for themselves. As I said
> in my reply to John G's original post, if these sets weren't labelled Harry
> Potter... they wouldn't be selling.
>
> > As an exclusively MOC builder, I wish so many cool parts came in "normal"
> > colors, but I always remind myself that LEGO is a toy intended for kids.
>
> But isn't that like saying that the Harry Potter books are only for kids?
> In fact, the publishers release these same books with 'adult oriented'
> covers on them that make them appear like something from the literature
> section. Same words inside, different cover on the outside. There is no
> reason that the books needed to be limited to kids, just as there's no
> reason to limit LEGO's products to children. Perhaps if LEGO raised the bar
> a bit they would be surprised to find that kids would rise up to meet it.
> Have you ever seen some of the multisyllabic that Rowling uses in the Potter
> books?
>
> I was surprised at one point to see her use the word 'apoplectic'. I think
> I was in my 20's before I knew what that word meant. She doesn't dumb down
> the books for the sake of making them more 'kid-like'. And I've yet to hear
> complaints from kids that the books are too hard.
>
> The books are well-written (just the way that LEGO sets *can* be
> well-designed) and kids appreciate that fact; as do many adults. LEGO could
> learn a lesson from the books and how they appeal to their audience; both
> young and old.
>
> > *They* will always be the primary markets for this product...
>
> O.K. Why? Just because something 'is' doesn't mean it has to stay that
> way. :)
>
> Signed,
> Always hoping for better stuff from a company that knows better
> a.k.a. Allan B.
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