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Re: B-unit kit...??
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lugnet.lego.direct
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Wed, 24 Jul 2002 17:47:57 GMT
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Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> Since the B is all grey, you basically need 2 A unit models to make one B or
> you have to compromise on how the roof is done. Even then you're off on the
> portholes (many B's have 3 grey ones). You then end up with a lot of (mostly
> useful) leftover parts.
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> There was talk of a conversion kit that would have just the extra parts
> needed to convert an A to a B. (roof pieces, extra portholes etc, but not
> wheels and not an extra wagon plate!) Not sure how many units it would move
> though so maybe that's why LD held off.
Wouldn't need a fancy box or anything, just a baggie / plain white box
would be fine to most. That would cut some cost. Toss up instructions
on the Internet and let people print it out by themselves and you win a
few more cents. I'd think a run of 2-4000 of these might be possible
this way. Besides, even if they wouldn't make a profit but just come up
even, they would show some spirit to fans, which over time would help
them much more (just IMHO though)
Ofcourse the best would be to just release a total separate B-unit, not
a conversion but that truly would be expensive. Would love to hear
Jake's comment on this (although he probably can't say too much since
it's "ongoing")
--
Jan-Albert van Ree
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: B-unit kit...??
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| (...) I think that this may be the right approach. The market for B units is obviously a lot smaller, so a "parts pack" that includes the extra grey bricks, door pieces, and two extra windows would be all that is needed. Probably 80% of the parts (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
| | | Re: B-unit kit...??
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| (...) or (...) (mostly (...) Dear Santa Fe Fans! Sorry, but I see no bigger need for a B-Unit-pack. As far as I see the market situation TLC can only support us AFOLs with a limited amount of sets. If there came an upgrade kit, we certainly would (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: B-unit kit...??
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| (...) Since the B is all grey, you basically need 2 A unit models to make one B or you have to compromise on how the roof is done. Even then you're off on the portholes (many B's have 3 grey ones). You then end up with a lot of (mostly useful) (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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