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Re: what makes a legend?
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lugnet.lego.direct
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Thu, 25 Oct 2001 13:44:23 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Kevin Salm writes:
> Instead, I want to see NEW selections that are based upon
> the spirit of old sets.
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> For example: lets take set 6385 Fire House 1 from 1985 -->
> http://guide.lugnet.com/set/6385
> Using all of the unique and special pieces that came with this set, the
> Lego set designers can create a new product. Use a different baseplate,
> modify the vehicles, and give the building a facelift to produce a new
> and different Lego set. It could even be named Fire House 2.
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> Will it be a re-issue of the original -- NO.
> Will it capture the spirit of the original -- Yes, I hope.
> Will it have all of the key pieces of the original -- Yes.
> Will it be a Legend -- No, it will be a brand new selection.
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> Why do this?? Why not!!
> Re-issuing Lego sets and calling them Legends or Classics seems to
> be taking the easy way out. I see no reason why today's Lego set
> designers cannot create stimulating and appealing Lego sets based
> upon the quality Lego sets of the past. But do not simply copy
> them--make them even better!!!
This is a bad idea. If you don't stay close enough to the original, AFOL's
will not like the set. If you don't Juniorize some of these sets enough, it
won't be cheap enough to sell to kids (with parents who aren't AFOL's) at
your local TRU. Instead, these kids/parents will buy more Megablocks
because they're buying more on price than quality.
In the end, if you compromise too much, you'll make everyone unhappy. Kids
today want flashy characters and sets, not "classic" designs with minifigs
that have plain smiley faces. Ledgends are purchased primarily by AFOL's
and changing the sets too much will upset them to the point that they won't
buy the set.
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| (...) Speak for yourself. I for one wouldn't mind at all, and would welcome changes, especially in the unique colors for elements area. If you don't Juniorize some of these sets enough, it (...) Remember, we are talking about LEGO *Direct*. They do (...) (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
| | | Re: what makes a legend?
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| (...) I disagree with these arguments. If a product is good, people will buy it. Keep in mind, also, that Lego Direct does not sell in normal retail channels. They currently only sell via catalog for online or telephone ordering. Your assumptions (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| (...) Personally, I don't know how to answer the above questions--it hurts my head. But I am going to stir up the sentiment that we do NOT need Legends or any other Lego set to be re-released. What has already been done as far as reissuing sets (...) (23 years ago, 20-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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