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Re: Firing Canon?
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lugnet.pirates
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Fri, 25 Oct 2002 11:34:52 GMT
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In lugnet.pirates, Ben Ellermann writes:
> Has LEGO ever given an explanation for the United States not having firing
> canon after the original 4 pirate sets release in 1989? If so, could
> someone direct me to it. I have been wondering about this issue since 1990.
> Susan Williams almost recieved a letter with 20 odd non firing canon
> enclosed :) In reality I fared well. My Eldorado Fortress and Caribbean
> Clipper each had two firing canon. My younger brother's face dropped and he
> was in a poor mood for a week when he found that his first canon had a black
> pin which pulled back only a sixteenth of an inch! Any information would be
> appreciated.
>
> Ben
I think it was due to the "danger" of having it fire projectiles....errr
lego pieces.
:)
I think they were afraid of lawsuits in USA, so they decided to come up with
"safe" cannons here in North America.
I love the shooting cannons, myself, and that is why I only order from
Germany (Europe) when I buy Wild West/Pirate stuff so that I don't
personally get short-changed about these wonderful toys.
At point blank range, these little babies can sting, but I don't think its
got the accuracy or the range to hit someone in the eye, except if it was
close proximity or aimed specifically at it. (Kids will be kids).
Anyways, that's my opinion on the matter. I'm pretty sure that is the reason.
Ben
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