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In lugnet.general, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford wrote:
> > In lugnet.general, Pamela Hale wrote:
> > > In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford wrote:
> > > > I'm just curious how this change is going to play out where it really matters
> > > > most... at the cash register.
> > > >
> > > > Best regards,
> > > > Allan B.
> > >
> > > This is something I've been debating about. The only 2004 sets I've bought so
> > > far are the x-pods. They are just way too cool to pass up, new color or no. I
> > > have not integrated them into the rest of my collection though. I've kind of
> > > started a separate "x" collection. hehe
> >
> > I've been bugging stores in my area to find out when these will be in stock. So
> > far I'm being told April at the earliest. I am giddy about these little things.
> > They just look like so much fun.
>
> They are! (I got a set at Burlingon Mall in MA last week, and another red one
> just last nite at Mall of America in MA)
Wouldn't it be nice if this became a strong seller.... even for a couple of
years? Maybe some Bionicle-like sales figures.... only with system pieces
instead of theme specific parts. I'm not knocking Bionicle (I own a few) but
rather I'm suggesting that wouldn't it just be nice for them to have a strong
seller like this that is selling that way just because it's a cool idea?
> > Am I crazy to think that kids will appreciate not only the 'kid' factor that has
> > been clearly built into them, but also the low price point?
>
> Nope, you aren't.
I'm probably still crazy, but at least it's nice to see that kids are going to
enjoy these. Oh, and probably some adults too. ;)
> Nik is agonising over whether to buy the set off me outright or wait till his
> birthday in a month and I seriously think buying is going to win out.... the
> entire set of 4 is under 15 bucks, with tax, in most US tax jurisdictions. Is
> that cool or what.
Absolutely. I think the price point is excellent. From the pics I've seen the
pods themselves appear to be blister packed, was that the case when you found
them? If so I think that is yet another point in their favor. Easy to rack and
see in the stores.... therefore easier to sell.
> The only downside is that you can't get the geeky linktogether carrying strap
> that the UK guys got.
I saw that but forget what it was made of. Was it some kind of cordura nylon or
something? Could a person handy with a sewing machine make a substitute
version?
Best regards,
Allan B.
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