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"Tony Priestman" <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:0PB49CA6vfr7Ewas@you-rang.demon.co.uk...
> On Sat, 22 Sep 2001, Fredrik Glöckner (<qrditebv9u8.fsf@tiamat.uio.no>)
> wrote at 09:44:15
>
> > "Suzanne D. Rich" <suz@baseplate.com> writes:
> >
> > > In light of recent events, TLC is about to recall 6776 Ogel Control
> > > Center. Word has it that a consumer was distressed over some
> > > graphics on the box back and instructions. It will not be
> > > re-released with new packaging.
> >
> >
> > Is this a worldwide recall, or does it only affect the US market?
> >
> >
> I just tried to buy this set in a TRU in the UK, and it was coming up as
> 'not authorised for sale' on the till. Fortunately, they had no idea
> why, and so they sold me them :-)
>
> I had no interest in this set, or the theme, until yesterday at the
> TVLF, when I discovered what a nice baseplate it has. I've always had
> misgivings about the violence in this theme. I now believe this set was
> unacceptable in the first place. The idea of selling a set depicting the
> bombing of *anywhere* is totally unacceptable.
>
> However, having done it, and promoted the idea of blowing up innocent
> people as a play idea, they've seen the error of their ways when the
> real thing happens in their biggest market. Big deal.
Be a bit kinder to them. If you take a walk around TRU, you will see that
the LEGO isle is pretty placid compared to a good deal of the rest of the
shop. Computer games are worse. The Guardian had a list of movies and games
which are being held back due to events of the 11th. Some of the plots were
shocking. Spielberg's version of "the Time Machine" includes scenes of parts
of the moon falling on NYC (was this in the book?). As for Arnies next film,
I doubt that will ever see the light of day.
I had the misfortune to watch "Liar Liar" on TV on Saturday evening. I have
to say I am a little surprised it was screened. The whole airport scene a
little off.
Scott A
>
> The hypocrites haven't even withdrawn the whole theme, just this set by
> the sound of it.
>
> --
> Tony Priestman
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| On Sat, 22 Sep 2001, Fredrik Glöckner (<qrditebv9u8.fsf@ti...t.uio.no>) wrote at 09:44:15 (...) I just tried to buy this set in a TRU in the UK, and it was coming up as 'not authorised for sale' on the till. Fortunately, they had no idea why, and so (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk)
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