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In lugnet.market.theory, Paul Hanson writes:
> Hey everyone -
>
> I had a crazy idea over the weekend. I know this will NEVER happen, but I
> thought it was interesting enough to share and discuss.
>
> Most of us agree that the Legends releases are one of the best things that
> TLC has done recently - problem is, there's so many great old sets that it's
> impossible to release all the ones that fans want. Packaging, warehousing
> and distributing scores of old sets is understandably just not going to happen.
>
> But then there's this - the existence of the Sculpture and UCS sets
> demonstrate that there is a market for large, expensive sets geared toward
> the adult collector.
>
> What is these ideas were combined? An entire theme could be packaged and
> sold as a single set!
>
> For example, I'm a big fan of the original wave of Classic Space sets from
> 1978-79. If my math is right, these 13 sets taken together total 1127 parts
> - considerably LESS than some of the bigger sets now available. Put all of
> the parts in one big box, put all of the instructions in one big manual.
> That's only one box that TLC has to store and distribute, which suddenly
> makes releasing a lot of old sets easier for them.
>
> Even though I already own several of the old space sets, I would mortgage my
> house to get all of them as Legend re-releases. And the possibilities for
> other themes are pretty exciting - imagine getting a big box that includes
> the entire Crusaders, Nautica, or Blacktron theme!
>
> Just wishful thinking, I know... but still...
>
> - Paul
Oh no! Think of the concequences (sp?)! I would sell my house to buy
mega-sets like that! Where would I put my Lego when it rains? Where would my
two cats and girlfriend live?
/\/\ark "I would sell my house, realy!" de Kock
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