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Ralph, I agree with you. But I am probably in the minority. For me all LEGO
sets are only parts packs for my own buildings.
Gary Istok
Ralph Hempel wrote:
> > > People, it is time to unite all the Adult Fans of LEGO from around the
> > > globe and persuade or force TLG to take action that will benefit them
> > > and us.
>
> <snipped a lot of (in my opinion) blather>
>
> I disagree. The LEGO Group is a very large company that has the intertia
> of a supertanker. In other words, even if they magically got all of the best
> designs from the community and decided to make them real kits, we
> would not see them for a couple of years.
>
> LEGO spends an excruciating ammount of time getting instructions just
> right, gearing up their production lines, safety testing their kits,
> and putting packaging together.
>
> As an AFOL, I would rather spend time building with my kids or posting
> new creations on my website than complaining. 9 out of 10 apiarists
> agree, it's easier to catch bees with honey than vinegar.
>
> If anyone doesn't like the quality of LEGO kits, then it should be a
> personal challenge to come up with better ones and post them for the world
> to see.
>
> Comments and opposing viewpoints are always welcome....
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ralph Hempel - P.Eng
>
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