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Re: Enough trans-antifreeze!
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lugnet.general, lugnet.space
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Tue, 30 Nov 1999 07:49:46 GMT
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> For my own part, I'd argue that, emotionally, by not relying
> so much on the UFO saucer sections, these sets are a shade
> MORE "Space LEGO" than the UFO sets are. Just like Mac
> enthusiasts used to look at software and make opinions on how
> "mac-like" the software was, I a gut instinct that tells me
> that large pieces like the UFO hulls (and pirate ship hulls)
> aren't quite as "LEGO" as, say, bricks and plates. But both
> of the alien lines are Space, technically. Surely we're agreed
> on that. And they both share the same semantic space,
> emotionally, as well, for me.
Well, the little Insectoid minifigs actually reming me of the Borg in Star
Trek, emotionally they have that space feel, and they have a great parts
sellection for space. So while I do like them they feel disjointed because
they seem like a malevolent force, but how can you have a great villan without
a protagonist. The Exploriens line shold have continued and expanded
alongside the UFO and the Insectoids. Then it would have had a more dynamic
emotion. Why did LEGO have to wait until all the other lines had dried up to
bring in an interesting backstory and conflict?! It seems that only long-time
collectors really experience the true depth of the LEGO universe.
> > by the way though:
> > Ninja is castle to me!!
Yes it is! Adds an interesting element and a new feel to the line. If I pull
way back in my collection, Majisto can be master of magical arts while the
Ninja Master can be the master of martial arts. They can be ancient "forces"
that sometimes work together, or not. Of course, the Witch is master of the
black arts. Interesting triad. I seem to be stuck on three way conflicts
tonight.
Peace (or piece),
Aaron
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| Aaron West wrote in message ... <snip> (...) <snip> I had to respond (at least briefly) to that very powerful statement. It is true at face value. I don't think it could (or should) be otherwise. But it is not always a good thing for the long-time (...) (25 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Enough trans-antifreeze!
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| (...) Promotional or limited (US only, or not-world-wide at any rate) sets are often given numbers outside of their usual range. The unusual number of the Unitron sets makes sense from that perspective. It's true that set numbers are not inviolate. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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