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Re: Model Team RIP.... why?
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lugnet.modelteam
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Mon, 8 Jul 2002 18:11:19 GMT
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In lugnet.modelteam, Duq wrote:
> But what I don't understand is why the Sopwith
> Camel and the Red Baron weren't released in the Model Team series? This is
> exactly what people were calling for: a break away from the cars. I'm sure
> these sets would sell in shops as well.
I'm guessing the problem is that LEGO Direct did not have the authority
to release sets under the "Model Team" banner. But that's just my
guess.
> Don't get me wrong, I love those two planes (and I'm saving up for them),
> I'm just curious what's behind the decision to kill of Model Team and put
> the planes under Sculptures and make them web-only.
Besides the Sopwith Camel and the Red Baron, there are the various Star
Wars UCS sets: the X-Wing, the TIE Interceptor and the Tantive IV. So
I'd say the idea of Model Team isn't dead, although the name may (or may
not) have gone away.
Steve
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| Dear Jake, Brad and other TLC representatives, I just noticed that Model Team has now completely disappeared from the s@h site. I just wonder why... I can understand that after all the trucks and other cars (okay, there was a boat and a helicopter (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.modelteam)
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