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Re: LEGO says adults 25-45 account for half of MindStorms sales!
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Date: 
Sat, 3 Feb 2001 21:51:19 GMT
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Harley Myler <h.myler@myler%NoSpam%.org>
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> Maybe this is a quibble, but aren't the parents of most "kids" likely to be
> using Mindstorms in the 35+ age group???   I don't see too many kids coming
> up with the purchase price out of pocket, but I get a lot of parents asking
> me what to buy for their child.
> 
> This is not to say that this age group also isn't using them as well.
> 
> In my case I've bought Mindstorms for my kids, nephews and as supplies for
> an elem. school robotics class.  I've been pushing for a program in the
> early "middle school curriculum as well. One "active" adult fan can
> "inspire" a large number of sales - something TLC might think about.
> 
> John
> --

If memory serves (remember, I'm one of that older group) the registration form asks who bought the set and then what age would be using it. I would bet there are a number of closet Legotists out there who said they bought the set for a kid and then actually use it themselves.

Harley Myler
http://macmyler.engr.ucf.edu



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(...) Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (26 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)

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Maybe this is a quibble, but aren't the parents of most "kids" likely to be using Mindstorms in the 35+ age group??? I don't see too many kids coming up with the purchase price out of pocket, but I get a lot of parents asking me what to buy for (...) (26 years ago, 1-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.robotics)

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