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 Pirates / 1913
    Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Nick Cameron
    We should be going crazy. Think this over: -We see old technic and town sets clearly in modern boxes (e.g. labeled city center) -We see two pirate sets in all new packaging -Lego dosn't usually make new packaging for just two sets, or limit them to (...) (24 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce)
   
        Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Lee Nicholls
     (...) I think ill leave going crazy untill I see some of the old 12v or early 9v trains, in new packaging. This is great news if you are a pirate fan though! Lee. (24 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
   
        Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Richard Marchetti
     (...) I didn't notice this thread (or the thread that inspired it) until just this morning. I would be glad to have regular access to the two pirate sets in question because it means I will likely purchase several more of each (I think I already (...) (24 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
   
        Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Aaron West
     Man, you have NO IDEA how crazy this is making me!!! I am freakin' out trying to figure out how to finance the new Potter line, part sets to buy from current stock, anticipation of new Star Wars and Castle, and NOW I have to concern myself with the (...) (24 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
   
        Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Ralph Döring
     (...) If you didn't get one word of that, let me interpret: EITHER PIRATES ARE (...) Some thoughts why I am not going crazy: - Last year a lot of #6280 were sold at a german toy shop chain, although the Pirate theme wasn´t listed in the catalogue (...) (24 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Daniel Wayne Poole
      (...) I'm afraid I have agree. I obtained the forklift, for example, as a discounted set sold as a Shop at Home Special. Why would Lego reintroduce a set in new packaging that it had to discount to get rid of in the USA??? Daniel (24 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Jimmy Park
     (...) Well, I suppose technically, this is part of the July surprise. (...) I sincerely doubt this is old stock. They are re-releasing some older sets. Jimmy Park (24 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)  
    
         (Brad Justus? Please respond)Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Aaron West
     (...) Is LEGO really reissuing old sets? Can we expect an official answer? I can only assume that all information circulating is true as we should have heard from one of the LEGO representatives that seem to read and respond SO frequently here on (...) (24 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
    
         Re: (Brad Justus? Please respond)Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Jason Briscoe
      (...) Well Aaron, I am in the UK and was just as excited as you, so I went to my local Lego retailer and they confirmed that they were aware of some special sets that are scheduled for release later this year. Although they did not have images the (...) (24 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —John Carroll
     If TLC is reissuing old sets those selling old sets not be too happy (EI held onto a guarded in to sell it on ebay for mucho $, And then TLC rereleases it in 2001[1]) I will be happy cause hopefully I can get some old sets again. but a little (...) (24 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —John Neal
       (...) They won't be the same (different set numbers), but besides that, these are toys we are talking about, not investments. If someone takes a bath from using LEGO as an investment, well that's the breaks in a market.... (...) That's the whole (...) (24 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
     
          Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Richard Noeckel
      Thank you John Neal for bringing this up! If your into the hobby for pleasure, then that’s great! If you’re into the hobby for profit and profit alone, get out! These are TOYS were talking about (Although, some very valuable in nostalgic worth.) (...) (24 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
     
          Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —John Carroll
      Don't get me wrong I really hope that they are reissuing old early 80's sets. I want a guarded inn and a large army of black falcons. I'm just giving reasons why people may not be going crazy. My minor disapointment is similar to my feelings with (...) (24 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
     
          Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Richard Marchetti
       (...) John , please take this the best way possible -- it is offered by someone who doesn't even know you so his opinion should not matter to you very much... ...but... ... you either are, or are not, cool. It has nothing to do with the stuff you (...) (24 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
     
          Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Scott Sanburn
      (General note: I have no clue where this discussion should be going, general, marketplace theory? Feel free to redirect) John & All, (...) Indeed. As a pretty big collector of LEGO sets (Not for money, bt I enjoy havbing them) and of LEGO parts, I (...) (24 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
     
          Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Kyle Keppler
      <snippy snip> (...) I cannot agree more! Bring on the Futuron, Blacktron, and monorail! If lego ever rereleased these sets, they would sell like hotcakes among the AFOL communtiy, and I'd sure think they would sell better than the new stuff to the (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Jeff Thompson
      (...) Then stop holding on to it and sell it now, while there's still no possible competition from LEGO re-releasing the set. Or, wait until the sets are no longer being sold by LEGO again. It just means sitting on your investment a little longer. (...) (24 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Richard Marchetti
      (...) I have no sympathy for anyone trading in Lego for profit except for TLC itself (and even then there is a reasonableness in pricing factor), especially if their ambition is primarily to make $$$ from old MISB sets (which excludes people who (...) (24 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Scott Arthur
      (...) Those who paid $800 for a single set (I have) will still have their Lego... so what's the worry? I think in the long run it will be good. We may see the return of parts which we never thought we'd see again... and some we do not want to see (...) (24 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
     
          Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Larry Pieniazek
      (...) I agree, except for the bit about Fabuland! My daughter LOVES Fabuland, and I can see why some like it. May not be my cup of tea, personally, but if some comes back, great! PS don't tell Sheree R. of your anti Fabuland stance. :-) ++Lar (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
     
          Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Frank Filz
       (...) There are a lot of great Fabuland parts, some of the popular Fabuland parts: Lampposts Washtubs Curved car roof Ships wheel Decorative 1x4 brick w/3 lobes Car exhasut pipes Curved top "saloon" doors Jail cell door Spiral stairs Airplane engine (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
     
          Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Michael Campbell
        (...) Personaly, I wouldn't mind seeing a VERSION of fabuland come back, perhaps with the figs more in range sizewise as conventional minifigs. It would add a little spice to your town scene to have a bear or rabbit walking down the street or (...) (23 years ago, 26-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
      
           Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Larry Pieniazek
       (...) A "version" did come back... Mickey. Not a bad little offering, too bad it was a one shot deal, apparently. ++Lar (23 years ago, 26-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
     
          Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Sheree Rosenkrantz
      (...) Anti-FL? Well even the most intelligent are entitled to a lapse or two in judgement. What hits me is that you Larry might have some reason to become interested in acquiring more Fabuland. More competition for a finite supply...gee, just what I (...) (23 years ago, 26-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
     
          Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Larry Pieniazek
      (...) Grin. Na, I think you're OK, I won't be getting a bigger FabuJones. I have a few MIB Fabuland sets, and the Collins Gang gave me a bunch of used stuff that Taya plays with, I'm set. I do need to get Mickey complete, though. Hoping for some (...) (23 years ago, 26-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.fabuland)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Greg Kramer
     I think re-releasing sets will drive me crazy for a different, but related, reason... I'm less worried about the value of the sets I own going down, but I think this will make it much harder for me, as a buyer, to figure out how much to pay for an (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Larry Pieniazek
     (...) Ya. But just look at it as "do I want the enjoyment of having it nowish enough to pay X for it" rather than the other way... if I stress out for 1/2 hour about the decision, that's a cost too... So stop worrying and buy buy buy. Or sell sell (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Frank Filz
      (...) I'm guessing that these thoughts will drag down prices somewhat. Which may be a bad thing. The good prices are what gets non-FOLs scouring the used market and putting these things up for sale (I think the bulk of my eBay buying is from non (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Brian Kasprzyk
     (...) I've heard on the winds that a castle people accessory set is coming and it will contain a female figure. I don't know anymore then that, so don't press me... Now, onto more pressing matters, The Yellow Castle... Why hasn't it been considered (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Larry Pieniazek
      (...) Good analysis. The hard part from my viewpoint is the helmet visor. Tis made of a different plastic and surely has been out of production for an awfully long time. It sounds like, since you proposed some other mods, that you would be OK with (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
     
          Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Frank Filz
      (...) 4a. (one of the most important): 2x2x3 extreme sloped corners (currently in blue, dark grey) No problem with the mold. (...) If the yellow castle was re-introduced with the modern visored helm (currently used in Knights Kingdom sets), I'd buy (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.lego.direct)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Kevin Salm
     (...) << TRIMMED >> (...) Okay, I don't know why the upcoming Classics sets were selected to be classics but I am not so sure I even like the idea of re-releasing old sets. Yes, there are many excellent old Lego sets that I would like to purchase, (...) (23 years ago, 26-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
   
        Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Dennis Clark
     Crazy? Perhaps a bit of an overstatement, but I'm excited to see those new (old) Pirate ships and that Technic front end loader! Lego has completely dropped the Technic line, its not on their website and only a tiny number are in the last catalog I (...) (24 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Steve Lane
     (...) Why aren't we going crazy? I think someone already has! Lego HAVEN'T dropped the Technic line and it IS on the website, if you know where to look. (24 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Tamyra Teed
     (...) If you call what they have there Technic, you don't understand the concept and are too young to know what Technic was/is supposed to be.... take no offense... though what they have listed under technic is a bunch of crap... throwbots are NOT (...) (24 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
    
         Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Kevin Loch
     (...) Exactly. THIS is technic: (URL) (24 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
   
        Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!? —Josh Baakko
   My heart's pounding, i'm sweating, butterflys in my stomach, July, why July!? If this is it, I want it now! Imagine the possibities, finnaly some great sailing ships for my town. Maybe even some good town sets, that great gas station, my luck they'd (...) (24 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle)
 

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