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Re: new 2003 sets
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Tue, 4 Feb 2003 14:48:13 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Mark Jordan writes:
> > The space line seems interesting though, however it appears to lack minifig
> > scale and seems more like collector items?
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> I am delighted with the lack of mini-figs. Lack of mini-figs means the Lego
> designers are entirely free to choose the scale to suit the subject (and I
> guess the parts budget for the set). I have noticed this year that there are
> many more sets which are not to mini-fig scale - and they happen to be the
> ones I want the most.
Ya, I don't mind the lack of figs. I would however like aspaceman that
really captures the look of a Nasa Astronaut. Scale? Doesn't matter. It's
good they didn't put a fig in with the mini model (like they did way back
when with sets of figs and cars too small for the figs). And even if it's
another scale, parts is parts for MOCs :-)
> > As long as the price per part is
> > right I'm interested but it seems they could have sold more if it was
> > compatible with everything else. Or wont the kids mind at all while at the same
> > time selling more to adults? Time will tell...
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> The fact that Lego sells squillions of Bionicles and Jack Stone despite
> their general unpopularity with AFOLs tells me that Lego understands the Kid
> market, and
Ya maybe. Our Walmart clearance aisle is still fulla that stuff.
> > Personally I think the real space thingies are better then classic and SW.
> > *ducks and take cover in flame proof shelter*
*launches Classic Space missle and Star Wars Proton Torpedo* ;-)
> Well, let's scroll back to 1979 or so. Let's imagine that SW, Classic Space
> and Real Space are all on the shelves. If it was me as a kid, no contest, I
> would have bought SW. If it was my Dad, no contest, he would have bought
> Real Space. No doubt, Classic Space would have lost out every time.
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> The main reason we I love my Classic Space is the warm memories, and it was
> the only space sets available. Does anyone remember when Blacktron came out
> with a walker (6876) and an X-Wing (6887)? Do you remember wishing for a
> real AT-AT and X-Wing?
Ok, here's a good question. If we had gotten an X-wing set as a kid, would
we have treasured it as much as say a Space Cruiser 924 (487)? The X-wing,
while able to be transformed into other MOCs still has a Star Wars
storyline. Same Characters, same universe. But the Space Cruiser (IMO) is
a blank canvas. New universe every day, New character every day. Would
that be more inspiring to creativity and more memorable in our childhood?
Is semi-closed ended theme yet familiar sets better than an open ended theme?
Just a thought (I vote for CS but that's 'cause I'm VERY biased) :-)
Chris <><
www.classic-space.com
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| (...) I still would prefer the Classic Space sets. Mostly because of the reason you posted above - the "blank canvas." I have a gut feeling that Lego Direct will re-release the Galaxy Explorer, and I'm gonna buy that the instant it comes out! -Bryan (...) (21 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.space)
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| "Chris Giddens" <cgidd1@aol.com> wrote in message news:H9sH4D.JvB@lugnet.com... (...) Well spoken. I am definitely in favor of the open-ended minifig-laden space line. My first set (1975-ish) was a police car. I had many set since then. When I (...) (21 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.space)
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