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Eric Kingsley wrote:
> In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Mike Walsh writes:
>
> > > All I am really saying is that it could be nice to have a single 4561
> > > built per the actual instructions to show how easily and economically one
> > > can start. [The first purchase is the most difficult one. After the
> > > initial purchase stopping is the problem...]
> > >
> > > sheree
> >
> > I have to agree with Sheree on this. I think it is important to have the
> > currently available set on display, running, whatever, so people can get an
> > idea of what they can actually buy. 4565 would be a good choice but my
> > guess is that if it hasn't reached end of life, it is close. S@H is
> > currently back ordered, I think I could have sold half a dozen of them at
> > Christmas this year if I still had any more (which I do but not for sale).
> > IMHO a good LEGO display has a mix of MOC buildings and rolling stock along
> > with actual LEGO sets. If people recognize things they already have in a
> > display in reduces their barrier to entry.
>
> Well I just happened to catch this post and because I have a definite opinion
> on this I thought I would but in. BTW I think this is an unpopular opinion.
>
> As to having actual LEGO sets as part of a train show layout I say phooey!!! I
> could care less about advertising LEGO's stuff, thats there job IMHO.
I understand where you are coming from, Eric. We at the GMLTC don't display any
stock stuff at all, either. But I think that we (TLC and LTCs) are in this thing
together, if not officially. And I won't be surprised if TLC decides to take an
active role in supporting LTCs in the future.
I like your idea of having a box of current train sets handy when the inevitable
questions come about what is available, etc. Perhaps even having the sets
assembled to further illuminate would be nice (but have them "behind the curtain"
until needed). I could easily see doing that much.
We have to keep reminding ourselves that the current offerings are *entry level*
sets aimed at younger kids. Calling them "junk" is missing that point. Even if
TLC releases DCC, new track, etc tomorrow, they *still* will need sets which cater
to neophytes.
-J2
> We
> (NELUG) did have a 4561 box ready to show people what they could buy but as far
> as the layout goes I say we can do better so why display their stuff which is
> unrecognizable as a prototype train and IMO looks like junk.
>
> Now is LEGO were to pay us to run/display their stuff I guess I would have to
> consider it and truthfully the only reason I see to have the 4561 box is to
> make answering the question easier.
>
> I actually think putting actual sets on the layout detracts from the quality of
> the display for the simple reason that we can do so much better.
>
> I am sure some will counter my opinion on this and thats OK. I would actually
> like to get into a debate about it because I feel strongly that we should not
> display TLC sets (although one of our members did display a 4.5v set 182 at our
> last show but that was different seeing it boarders on being an antique).
>
> Eric Kingsley
>
> The New England LEGO Users Group
> http://www.nelug.org/
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