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  Re: The Lego Group will attempt to stop some "brickfilms"
 
(...) And there was I thinking that the Guarded Inn has always looked a bit on the camp side... Jennifer (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Re: The Lego Group will attempt to stop some "brickfilms"
 
I've never even heard of these animations. Are they something new, or just some obscure little files that no one ever paid attention to until now? If kids are watching them, then yes, that's bad. I imagine, however, that those of us in LUGNET are (...) (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Re: The Lego Group will attempt to stop some "brickfilms"
 
(...) In the "good old days" minifigs were essentially sexless. They all pretty much looked the same with the same smily face. Before that, minifigs didn't have movable arms or legs, so they looked like little people in body casts. Today's minifigs (...) (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Re: The Lego Group will attempt to stop some "brickfilms"
 
Eduardo, Tienes una boca llena de mierda. ("You're a potty-mouth.") (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Re: The Lego Group will attempt to stop some "brickfilms"
 
(...) Disagree. <!-- heading off-topic... --> Problem #1 - It teaches violent solutions as acceptable solutions (perhaps even encouraged?) to moral dilemmas. Problem #2 - It further solidifies a distinction between good and evil which doesn't exist (...) (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: The Lego Group will attempt to stop some "brickfilms"
 
(...) That sounded just as bad as the animations, if you ask me. Please, if you cannot withstand from using such language, at least semi-censor it by using asterisks. Remember: there are, I am sure, younger people then me here. -- Mark Nelson Age 14 (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)  
 
  Re: The Lego Group will attempt to stop some "brickfilms"
 
(...) I think they do, and I think your analogy is unfair. One could argue that tyranny, evil, and oppression are unavoidable in this world-- to defend against such is both honorable and necessary. To me, *that* is where TLC focuses their attention (...) (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Re: The Lego Group will attempt to stop some "brickfilms"
 
(...) I am disheartened by both TLC's attitude toward how people use their products and this reaction from LUGNET (so much for a family newsgroup, eh). If TLC is sucessful in their pursuit to remove objectionable films made with their products, I (...) (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
 
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  Re: Independent on Sunday to run feature on The Brick Testament
 
(...) Strange time of year to run this, what does religion have to do with Christmas(TM)? :) Scott A (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Re: The Lego Group will attempt to stop some "brickfilms"
 
(...) ...but arming minifigs with pistols, rifles, crossbows, bows and arrows, swords, knives, spears, lances, dynamite, and other implements of destructions which in real life cause horrible pain and misery is apparently in-line with their value (...) (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Independent on Sunday to run feature on The Brick Testament
 
For those of you in the UK, the Independent on Sunday newspaper is going to be running a feature on my LEGO website, The Brick Testament, in the Christmas edition of their color insert, due out this Sunday, December 23rd. They'll probably include a (...) (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
 
  The Lego Group will attempt to stop some "brickfilms"
 
News from the Danish Broadcasting Corporation yesterday: (URL) translations) »Minifigs having sex and going to gay bars is not a part of Lego's values« Thomas Reil, The Lego Group says: »It is something we distance ourselves strongly from. Therefore (...) (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch) !! 
 
  LEGO Company Announces Worldwide Co-Publishing Deal With Electronic Arts
 
--business news wired-- LEGO® Company Announces Worldwide Co-Publishing Deal With Electronic Arts REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS), the leading interactive entertainment software company has signed an agreement with the LEGO® (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-01, to lugnet.mediawatch) ! 
 
  Re: The next Lego Adventures! Magazine (iss 34) is the last.
 
On Tue, 11 Dec 2001, Ian Bishop (<Go6En3.E5L@lugnet.com>) wrote at 11:02:23 (...) Spoken like a true collector :-) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Re: The next Lego Adventures! Magazine (iss 34) is the last.
 
I have a spare No. 33. You can have it for free (without the gift). Scott A "Ian Bishop" <ianbishop@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:Go6En3.E5L@lugnet.com... (...) set. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Re: The next Lego Adventures! Magazine (iss 34) is the last.
 
(...) Doah! I packed in buying it a couple of months ago. Could've had a full set. :-( (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Re: The next Lego Adventures! Magazine (iss 34) is the last.
 
I can't say I'm surprised by this, the magazine was v. dull. While I’m posting: I'm not sure if it is old news, but I noticed that Nestle “Cheerios” (sp ?) come with a free bionicle music/game CD. The pack is the largest one: ~£2.50 Scott A in (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Re: The next Lego Adventures! Magazine (iss 34) is the last.
 
(...) Nothing specific was said in the covering letter I received with my cheque, but I would think almost certainly an unsustainable volume of sales, based on the returns. My local supermarket stopped carrying it some time ago for the same reason. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch)
 
  Re: The next Lego Adventures! Magazine (iss 34) is the last.
 
Phil Traviss wrote in message ... (...) Any info on why it folded, Phil? Kevin ---...--- NEW Tank Engine custom train set: (URL) Annual SYSTEM Creativity Contest: (URL) Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths: (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch)


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