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Re: what makes a legend?
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lugnet.lego.direct
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Mon, 22 Oct 2001 18:26:26 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Brad Justus writes:
Hi Brad
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> The topic is: what makes a LEGO Legend a legend?
For starters, I think a lot of what makes a legend a legend depends on the age
of the person being asked. I for one was born in '68, and started with LEGO
when I was about 6-8 years old. For me, the LEGO Space theme, the 96x series
sets would easily be considered legends, as well as some of the early technic
sets. I had the Farm Tractor. While some more recent sets such as the Super
Car - 8880 would also be considered legends.
While my choices for legends may not make the list, I am glad LEGO is doing
this, since now I can get older sets, that I didn't get originally for various
reasons, and would have had the oppurtunity presented itself at the time.
> Or, more precisely, if we cannot bring back a set precisely as it was (or
pretty darn close), can it still qualify as a Legend?
I understand your comment regarding unavailable pieces, such as metal axle
wheels. If LEGO still makes a piece, that has the same function, but has some
cosmetic changes, it can still be used in making a legend model. The
Helicopter model from the most recent Maniac Mag is a good example of the
ability to make a legendary model. To me, the changes in the propellors, and
wheels are acceptable - while the need to use two smaller doors instead of one
door of the original size is unacceptable. Having said, this, showing these
instructions in the Maniac Magazine was more than acceptable - but if LEGO
where to reintroduce the 1974 Helicopter, they should use doors closer to the
original ones used.
Basically, as long as the original intent/look and feel of the model can be
achieved with the use of some more comtemporary pieces, calling it a legend is
okay. People just need to realize that there may some minor differences
between the original and the current model.
After all, the use of contemporary pieces may be better. For example, while I
would like to see some of the late 70's space sets reintroduced, I wouldn't
mind if the support pieces, that had a 2x2 plate on the top, stood about 2-3
bricks tall, and the base fit between two rows of studs, either 1x3 or 1x4 in
length; Basically a shorter version of the 2x4x5 stanchion, piece 4476, where
replaced with something more contemporary that was more robust. These pieces
tended to break easily when stepped on.
Dave
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| We're having a debate here in the ABS-paved halls of LEGO Direct that I'd like to throw open to the community. The topic is: what makes a LEGO Legend a legend? Or, more precisely, if we cannot bring back a set precisely as it was (or pretty darn (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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