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In lugnet.lego.direct, Rich Manzo writes:
> In lugnet.lego.direct, Victor Knight writes:
>
> >
> > Video games were as popular or more popular in the late 70s - early 90s as
> > they are now. The only difference that amounts to anything is that computer
> > games can do alot more now (the kinds of computer games that appeal to the
> > same market segment of kids as Lego does (althoguh those computer games also
> > appeal to the same type of teens and adults) ).
> >
> > It comes down to an economic thing: Do i build a metropolis with Sim City
> > 2000 for $10 or a city with lego for several thousand?
> > Do I simulate kingdom building and castle warfare with Age of Kings/Heroes
> > of Might and Magic III/Lords of the Realm II for $50 or so, or do I build
> > and simulate kingdom building and castle warfare with lego for several thousand?
> >
> > The solution to TLG's woes isn't Bionicle or juniorization, I think the
> > solution is lowering prices, which we all know could be done.
>
> How do think TLC can do this? Make a Castle Kingdom for $50.00? Impossible.
I never said otherwise.
> Kids buy lego because of its ability to create, and parents buy Lego because
> of its educational value. Lego was always an expensive toy, not just now. So
> if the price is the problem, why did Lego just begin the post losses in the
> last three years? I can most certainly understand TLC's concern about its
Sets got worse in the last three years and other tehcnology improved.
> future and therefore I can see why they think they should change their
> direction. And, it may be working. Try to fing a Bionicle mask pack, or a
> Rahi set at your local TRU, they cannot be found easily.
Why would I look for them?
So, if Bionicle is
> wildly successful why should TLC revert back to their old style?
Well for 1, fads never last..
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