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There have been many times in life (College, Grad School, PhD, Jobs, Kids, etc) where I've been acutely aware that the _only_ reason I was able to persevere through and solve problems was due to the patience and methodical search approach I learned (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hmmm, I don't agree that bulk prices are an accurate reflection of pure material costs. For one thing, there's the manufacturing costs-- Lego bricks have superior (and more consistent) binding performance. There are other, less tangible costs: (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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Why can I not order Blue 1x6 and 1x8 Bulk bricks from S@H? It isn't like they are that difficult to make, after all the molds are still in use and the colour is still available. Don't forget, Lego made me into a Classic Space and an Ice Planet 2002 (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Ok you missed my original point. Bulk tub prices are an acurate reflection of material costs. Actual sets from both Mega Blocks and Lego have added printing and R&D costs. So why the huge price difference. Consider that TRU had Mos Espa (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: The Refocusing of LEGO
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(...) [lots of great commentary snipped] I agree wholeheartedly - you have an excellent way of describing "what's wrong with LEGO." I doubt very much that "maxifigs" will ever return, but I think the Technic figures might fill that bill nicely. (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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