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In lugnet.lego, Jake McKee wrote: Dear TLC, the apology and the very open explanations within the "mearsk-ship-press-release" are highly welcome and fully accepted as far as I am concerned. Thanks for listening to us AFOLs - thanks even the more for (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) I dunno if it was so much a question of being right or not-- I think the difference of opinion was "is this a big deal" or not. There was some disagreement about whether or not they made any "promise" to us that they broke in re-releasing the (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) Larry's statement would be my personal take of the situation, given all the observable facts, and without knowing exactly what happened behind boardroom doors. Dave K -not that I want this to escalate into a debate. (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) Wow!!! I am utterly impressed. It is as if a responsible adult has come into a chaotic room full of squabbling children and restored order, reason and common sense. Everyone leaves happy. What would make me even more impressed? If the (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) I'm not sure that's necessarily a valid conclusion. Another possible conclusion is that you were wrong, but LEGO is such a good company at heart that they apologised anyway in the interests of peace and harmony. (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego)
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Not bad at all! I suppose this is as good as it can possibly get. However, this statement should have been made a bit earlier. How long could it take to come up with a press release like that? Or was the general idea to let the dust settle a bit (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego)
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**super snippage** Thanks Jake! Its clear you care and listen, and that the company cares and listens. That's more than good enough for me! JB (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) ARRGGHHHH!!!!! If only they had done something similar to the Constellation Legend re-issue!!! Oh well, I'll get a couple more... Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(snip) Thanks for posting this, Jake. I'm hoping to be able to purchase one of these this time around, as funds were a bit too tight for the first run. Also, I, too, would be interested in knowing the fate of the dark blue container ship. -Joel (21 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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Thumbs up! It is great to see Lego and Maersk would not let a 30+ year association(1) end for such a silly thing as running out of the special color material! Now Jake - think *Maersk train* and get to suggesting ;)~ M (1) (URL) came out in 1974, 31 (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) <snipped statement> Good job Jake et al. It's nice to know that LEGO is listening. The fact that TLG is human enough to apologize is amazing. -Bryan (21 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) !!!???? Don't answer, Jake! (URL) Run away! Run away!> :-) JOHN (21 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) <snip> sign me up for at least 2! :) Thanks Jake! Dave K (21 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) :) Somebody learned a painful lesson, sounds like. Hope the welts have healed by now. But it's clear that the notion of LEGO not listening to its customers isn't true. Like John, I also want to thank TLG for handling this in a respectful way. (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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In lugnet.lego, Jake McKee wrote: <snip> Total class. I am completely satisfied with TLG's statement WRT to the Maersk issue and salute them for their handling of this situation. I can't imagine a better response! Bravo, TLG! Play On! JOHN (21 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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All, I apologize for coming anywhere close to this subject again, but I felt it was important to share the official statement from our Corporate Communications group regarding the Maersk ship. I think the statement is pretty clear, so I'll let it (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.lego.announce, FTX) !!
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My fellow AFOLs, I used to like visiting the LUGNET website on a daily basis to catch up with what you talented and creative builders were up to with your belovéd LEGO. I have often been inspired by your ingenuity and technical ability to put (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.color, lugnet.lego) !
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In lugnet.lego, Jake McKee wrote: ... (...) ... (...) Okay LEGO, Now the cat's out of the bag. How much do we have to chip in for two train car hopper loads of Classic Grey and Dark Grey ABS? Ed (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX) !
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To Mr. Jørgen Vig Knudstorp CEO of LEGO Company Billund Denmark Dear Mr. Knudstorp, We are writing to you, the highest authority of the LEGO® Company, to affirm our support of LEGO despite the recent controversial color changes to light grey, dark (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains, lugnet.color) !!
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(...) Wow! Looks great! You're too good at this. You take the "What would you make?" thing to the next level. You make alternates that look like they could have been the main model. Tell the truth, does TLC consult with you on the parts selection (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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