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Re: what makes a legend?
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lugnet.lego.direct
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Mon, 22 Oct 2001 21:20:44 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Brad Justus writes:
> We're having a debate here in the ABS-paved halls of LEGO Direct that I'd
> like to throw open to the community.
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> 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 close), can it
> still qualify as a Legend?
<big snip>
As is evident by the 60+ messages in this thread already (in just a few
days) I would say that this topic is very broad and almost every person in
this forum has an opinion. That being said, I apologize now if I am about
to simply repeat the wisdom of those who got online before me...
To be brief, I think there are a few points for you to consider:
1.) Please do make an effort to make clear any modifications to re-released
sets. I for one will rarely have any problem with such, if made aware
before purchase.
2.) Please do include this community (when possible) in voting for possible
Legend sets. We love it that TLC has accepted our presence and heard our
opinions.
3.) Include candidate-sets from a variety of themes and years. I for one
love the 80's Town and Castle, but only a certain few Space sub-themes
interest me. Nonetheless, it would be unfair (and unLEGO?) to always offer
only Train and Castle sets. If only one or two Legends can be offered at a
time, vary the types of sets as much as possible.
4.) Consider also varying the size of the Legends made available. Budget
is a concern for some collectors, and some of the smaller sets might be
viewed as classics too. Often, it seems people go nuts over big sets
(Metroliner, Airport Shuttle, Mega-Core Magnetizer, etc.), but personally I
find some smaller sets just as intriging and fun to play with (e.g.
Blacktron Invader, Turbo Prop 1, or the old 6030 Catapult). I'm sure I'm
not the only one who feels this way. (...Back to the budgeting, even with
the re-release, I *still* am unable to afford the Metroliner...) :(
5.) Finally, please and thank you for continuing to persue any form of
Legend or Classic sets in your offerings (even if not perfect in some eyes).
It not only continues and promotes the great history of LEGO products, but
it serves to strengthen this community's sense of involvement in the future
of TLC. For many of us (the adults in the group) LEGO has played a roll in
shaping who we are. For us to return that favor is an honor, and it creates
a web (wherein our influence on such products might someday shape the lives
of another generation, and so on...). Your willingness to promote and
improve the Legends series is a testament to both LEGO and this group.
Thank you!
-J. Hendo
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