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Re: Lego To Close Molding, Processing at Enfield, CT plant
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lugnet.lego, lugnet.general
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Tue, 28 Nov 2000 14:02:05 GMT
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In lugnet.lego, Nathan McDowell writes:
> In lugnet.lego, Lawrence Wilkes writes:
> "ENFIELD, Conn. (AP) -- Toymaker Lego Systems Inc. said Monday it would
> close its molding and processing operations in Connecticut as part of a
> global restructuring.
Yike's!!! What does that mean for 3033 Tubs? Don't those come from Enfield?
I can't see those being sold if they have to import them!
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> The Denmark-based toymaker estimates it will lose between $40 million and
> $65 million this year, Lee said.
From a fan POV this should scare the pants off you! That is a lot of money and
can't be a good thing. I can only hope that part of that is from the Ramping
up of LD, Bulk Sales, and the Web site. If its not I fear that we will be
paying more and more for parts in the near future.
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> The company also is anticipating a slowdown in the shipment of products
> after the holidays. In response, it plans to implement a shortened workweek
> for permanent employees in the company's distribution center, packing and
> stock areas, Lee said."
Again this is quite scary. Obviously sales are not good for TLC. Whether or
not it is because of Jr'izing or a broadened product base I couldn't tell you.
Maybe it is just the current generation is more interested in Video Games and
Skateboards.
I know many of you think going back to pre-junior days would fix everything but
I am not so sure. Sure *we* would buy more but I don't think that would have
as big an effect as some think. In my mind we are 1%'ers, meaning we probably
make up 1% or less of TLC's customers. Even if we also spend the most per
person we still don't make up a big portion of the market.
Sure we are great free advertising for TLC but if the *kids* (or their
parents) arn't buying LEGO then TLC is in trouble.
Man this is a downer. I suggest buying as many 3033 tubs as you can because I
fear they may disappear soon.
Eric Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
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