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In lugnet.general, Suzanne D. Rich writes:
> Though perhaps not the primary reason, I think TLC may enjoy their LL
> parks having a unique edge (expanded colors and pieces) for their models
> -- a reason to visit.
To follow up on the point of uniqueness... I think a further advantage of
the uniqueness (beyond wow factor for visitors, etc.) is that it becomes
virtually impossible to duplicate the experience. You could never probably
go out and duplicate Disneyworld attractions, but if you had enough pieces
in enough of the cool colors, you _could_ kinda duplicate the LEGOLAND
experience, albeit on a much smaller scale.
What I mean by duplicating comes from a feeling of awe having seen large
train setups from NELUG and other groups. Certainly today in 2001 the
community is light years ahead of where it was 5-10 years ago in building
large setups -- and the larger and cooler they get, the more it
diminishes LEGOLAND (not that there's anything wrong with that). TLC may
still actually believe it's in its best interest not to sell bulk parts in
cool colors or bulk parts at truly good prices because of keeping the
experience at LEGOLAND and other places more unique.
Here's the most telling example I can think of (actually two examples):
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=41321
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=25251
John's buildings have "LEGOLAND" written all over them when I see those
pictures. The buildings are so detailed and realistic and look like they
were built from an infinite part supply that it looks (to me) as if they had
been lifted out of LEGOLAND and transported to another place. I mean that
as a great compliment to John, of course, and insomuch as it also helps LEGO
look good, I bet they are nervous to see such incredibly excellent work
being done outside of the TLC model shops.
--Todd
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| (...) Miniland is only a small part of the LEGOLAND experience. I doubt we'll have roller coasters and Castle Burgers in our backyards anytime soon. Castle Burgers... Yummm (I swear they taste just like a Whopper). The biggest "problem" they will (...) (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| (...) But that whole attitude seems to be contrary to the signs which are all over the place saying "these models are built with the same bricks available to you [the customer].", which to me implies that the only difference is that TLC can afford (...) (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| (...) ...and this would be exactly why I would think that Lego _should_ sell all the varied parts they use to build their mega-models and their Legoland parks. It's sort of the attraction of auto racing. We look at these guys going a zillion miles (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland)
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| (...) Though perhaps not the primary reason, I think TLC may enjoy their LL parks having a unique edge (expanded colors and pieces) for their models -- a reason to visit. This would mesh with their company rule of non-retail elements never getting (...) (24 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.general)
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