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Re: what makes a legend?
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lugnet.lego.direct
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Sat, 20 Oct 2001 13:50:43 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Dan Dickerson writes:
> How about a book of legends? Reprint the old contruction manuals from sets
> in the 60s - 80s in one large book. Sets that you cannot/will not reissue,
> so that the book won't compete with your own products.
A terrific idea Dan. 'The Ultimate Instruction Book'. A companion piece to
'The Ultimate LEGO Book'.
> You could put a premium price on the book, it would still probably sell
> quite well.
But why not put a reasonable price on it? LEGO already puts a premium price
on every brick we buy.
The work on these instructions is long since done. Hopefully the company
has kept reproducable copies of them. This is a 'reiessue' in itself to
some degree. Why not put it out at a price that encourages parents to buy
it for their kids, along with a bucket or two of bricks, and see what kinds
of things they can make?
Allan B.
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| How about a book of legends? Reprint the old contruction manuals from sets in the 60s - 80s in one large book. Sets that you cannot/will not reissue, so that the book won't compete with your own products. The plans on Brickshelf are generally not (...) (23 years ago, 20-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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