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Like most people here, I would prefer printed bricks instead of stickers. But if you are going to print on bricks, is it possible to do so a bit more precisely than on some of the Guarded Inn sets, which apparently had some printing problems on the (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) As a member of the Lego-buying community, can I just say how fantastic what you're doing is. I'll admit I haven't bought a Guarded Inn (yet)*, and I doubt I'll fork out for a Metroliner (my trains are all British steam-era customs), but just (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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The Legend idea was thrilling to me in June. I've since had some time to realize how bad it is, though. Problems: 1) Your mail-order-only / internet market is a bunch of older people like me who already have five Galaxy Explorers and thirteen Yellow (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Brad Justus writes: First let me answer your very first question out of the subject line: "what makes a legend?" In my eyes a legend has at least one out of the following two characteristic qualities: - it is standing far over (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I think this too. I'm an original space fan and the thought of them walking around with big chunky helmuts disgusts me (not as much as Jack Stone, though!) Also re: wheels - Many of the classic space and Blacktron sets came with those large (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Ditto. I suspect most AFOLs would rather have a Legend that is 99% accurate than not have a Legend at all. thanks, James (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I have my own particular parts hang-ups too, but helmets aren't among them. But to my way of thinking, I'd much rather be able to buy a new Galaxy Explorer with new-style helmets and have to track down old helmets on Brickbay than buy a used (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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First, let me say that although some of my comments regarding 10000, 10001, & 10002 may have, in the past, sounded a little nit-picky, LEGENDS RULES in every way! Thank you! I’ve posted some of my nit-picky comments to the forum so that the (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Brad, It would appear that the LUGNET community (as would be expected) has come through with dozens of responses to your questions. I'm sure it goes without saying, but I do hope you folks realize how fortunate you are to have this much free (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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I'm sure a 'series' of reprints would sell well. RW (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I think the point is that to work with the (excellent) brickshelf instructions usually requires being able to print in hi res at some point. This is not always an option. RW (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Ben et All, I'm sorry to disagree with you here, Ben, but I can't stand a classic spaceman with a newer style helmet. If a Galaxy Explorer or some other classic was released with the new helmets instead of the thin chins, I'd be throughly (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Changes that keep the spirit and character of a set 'alive' are fine (i.e. the wheels and the hollow studs on the minifig head). To use another's example, making a #375/6075 Yellow Castle with the various wall bricks are not. I'd have to go (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I have to disagree with this. For me, one of the things that make this set a Classic/Legend is those horses you had to build yourself. I would even balk at, but could accept, the change in the knights' helmets and the requisite change in the (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Oh my, such a simple question, but with so many complicated ways to answer! This is like asking 'what makes a good wine', or 'what makes a good movie'... Good pieces, sure - but not everyone buys a set just for the pieces. Some people buys (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) No more metal axle wheel sets? NOT A PROBLEM!!! Sticker versus decorated items--this seems to be an issue. As someone with a manufacturing engineering degree (and a brother who's in the printing business), and the fact that you can't produce (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Short, sweet and to the point. You summed up the entire problem in your last sentence. LEGO buyers are BEGGING for good quality sets. (...) The point that I think often gets lost here is not *keeping* the sets together forever (you're right, (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) <snip> A great question. To me, it has a lot less to do with nostalgia, and more with set complexity. I do understand the current catch-22 that TLC is facing these days with its juniorization policy of sets (feeling the need to hook younger (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I would have to say that what made Lego such a great toy in the 80s was the level of sophistication in the design. That sophistication is why you have a huge adult follow up these days. This is how kids play: the get the toy, examine it (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Lego Direct cannot, as a matter of policy, create new molds for its sets, so it has a big impact. (This is a totally different restriction than that of using existing molds with new colors, as has already been done in LD sets.) One specific (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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