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| (...) Lego/Legos creates brand dilution too, particularly in the usage "I bought these MegaBlok legos because they were cheaper, and fit with other legos." Think about God/gods. You talk about God, you're talking about the One Almighty. You talk (...) (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
| | | | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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| (...) It's the same story in much of Canada. I suppose it could be called "brand dilution" but it's somewhat inevitable if you're the most recognized brand. And it could be a good thing, I think. LEGO claims to be gunning for that title now... (...) (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
| | | | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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| (...) Having pretty much grown up in Texas, I can relate to David's comments. I don't think I've ever asked for a facial tissue, it's always been a Kleenex regardless of the actual brand. It very well may be a regioinal faux pas. Build on! Karl (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
| | | | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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| (...) Yeah, this is important for them to protect their trademark. If "Legos" becomes synonymous with plastic building blocks according to a judge somewhere, then people would be able to buy Megablok legos, etc. I have a bad habit of offending them (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
| | | | Re: Alpha Team
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| The TRU here in Binghamton had them all too. I only got the Demolition team for the launchers and the worm gear box. ;) -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. "D M Garcia" <dmglego@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GA070z.2rL@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.loc.us.tx.ama, lugnet.year.2001)
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