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Paul Gyugyi wrote:
>
> I think MegaBloks have wonderful designs, limited by
> their brick quality. I hope they buy out TLG and use
> the high-quality molds for better purposes! I am completely
> convinced that the only reason the Star Wars sets are any
> good is that there is a person from LucasArts with a large
> stick who keeps whacking the TLG accountants and yelling "NO!"
> when they suggest combining 6 pieces into one large unusable
> yet cheaper piece.
Wow, right on. Except for the hope Ritvik buys out TLC, I totally agree.
>
> I've commented before that the LegoLand theme parks are
> full of models which look more like MegaBlok sets than
> LEGO sets. That should be a strong wake-up call to TLG,
> and I think the new big minifig and Statue of Liberty is
> in response to that.
I have to smile, because I thought of Mega Bloks the first time I saw the
Statue of Liberty. Not only did the color remind me of Mega Bloks, but so
was the abundant use of regular bricks to create something unique. TLC
doesn't work that way - normally - but Ritvik models always impress me with
thier design.
>
> The Viking Ship was a technical marvel. Too bad it fell
> apart when you tried to move the oars...
It felt cheap, but it was huge. A great source for swords and shields and
long oars. I doubt TLC could have turned out anything comparable for less
than 5 times the MSRP of the viking ship.
>
> The Planetoids aliens are the best thing they ever made.
Their minfigs suck, but the aliens were great. I also love those bubble
canopies, especially in purple.
>
> If LEGO offers custom parts packs, I hope the Ritvik site
> sells instructions and links to the right LEGO bricks to use!
snip...
I wish Ritvik would offer bulk packs too. Swords, shields, armor vests,
aliens, and more. I think they would offer some great pieces, and the
competition certainly wouldn't hurt LD in getting a sense of what the public
wants. JMO.
Mark K.
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