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Re: NEW 2001 sets (Scuplture Dragon! and HTO stuff among)...
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Thu, 4 Jan 2001 01:17:16 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.lego.direct, Steve Bliss writes:
> 
> > Here's my take on it:  the LEGO Sculpture sets are items targetted
> > primarily at the serious LEGO-holic market.  They are too expensive, and
> > too specialized, to attract a lot of interest in the retail sector.  Their
> > primary appeal will be to people who are willing (and able) to indulge in
> > large-scale lego-mania.  My assumption is that a relatively large
> > percentage of S@H customers are "serious lego buyers", as compared to the
> > profile of the typical TRU shopper.  So these sets are perfect to offer up
> > through the B2C channel.  They won't compete with the normal retail sets,
> > found in a TRU near you.
> > 
> > Sorry if the above paragraph is long-winded and/or repetitious and/or
> > non-sensical.
> 
> I think you hit the nail on the head... They showcase what can be done with
> just a few elements, too.
> 
> ++Lar

I second that.  I saw the Big minifig model on sale at legoland - almost
missed it.  The model was in a very plain, ugly box.  There was no color, no
pretty pictures - nothing.  this shows me that it is a mail order item.



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  Re: NEW 2001 sets (Scuplture Dragon! and HTO stuff among)...
 
(...) Agreed. Simple packaging sends a "this is serious stuff" message and keeps costs down too... look at how low run Model Railroad kits are packaged. ++Lar (26 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.loc.uk)

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  Re: NEW 2001 sets (Scuplture Dragon! and HTO stuff among)...
 
(...) I think you hit the nail on the head... They showcase what can be done with just a few elements, too. ++Lar (26 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.loc.uk)

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