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Re: Time to write Lego Consumer Affairs a (nasty) letter..
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lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars
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Sat, 9 Mar 2002 22:08:05 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Matt Hein writes:
> It's kind of funny how the newer generation of kids (action addicted) don't
> appreciate Lego's core values. Sets with high ratios of specialty parts
> appeal to them, while basic models, such as Castle and Space don't appeal at
> all. It's quite the opposite with the older generation, though. I'm only 17,
> but I never got the hang of this Bionicle trash, probably because it's
> terribly designed and completely incompatible with the normal brick. On the
> other hand, Mecha models, made by Lugnet members, such as Gundam Wing
> creations, and such, are more than qualified to be on Lego's main line of
> models. But, according to corporate executives, who nearly refuse to discuss
> the matter, if these sets were to be considered as a series, they would be a
> "threat to the product line". The same goes for a Classic Space remake, or a
> possinle Lord of the Rings series. Lego won't make the space Legend because
> of the Star Wars line, and LOR won't be made, since the 2002 Harry Potter
> line is making profits.
> Thus, we, as a community have to do the dirty work, ourselves, building our
> mecha, Lord of the Rings and Space sets, while spending our hard earned
> money towards Ebay and other Lego selling outlets, money, that I would have
> gladly paid to Lego. A bit ironic to the Legpo cause, their own procuct
> lines putting them out of potential consumers, but, it is their decision,
> not ours.
> Yeah. I agree with that wholeheartedly. Redemption is sweet, isn't it? Lego
> has played their cards right, making the Legends Series and the sculptures
> extensions. Some models, like Blacksmith shop, Guarded inn, Metroliner and
> SPowith Camel definitely appeal to me, but then, there is that one barrier
> that keeps me away from the product. WHY, why only sell it as Shop at Home?!
> Lego would make a perpetual fortune if they distributed these sets to
> various toy stores, and I'm absolutely confident they would be record
> sellers. So, what's the problem here? It's actually pretty complicated, but
> I'll summarize it up in one sentence. Lego is appealing to its customers,
> but not on a permanant basis, bricks are being replaced by temporary pieces,
> and the best products are only available to customers with credit cards,
> making them nearly nonexistant to parents who have never heard of Lego
> direct or Shop at home.
> (okay, maybe that wasn't a sentence, but rather a paragraph.)
> Oh well. That's Lego for you.
> Respectfully,
> <<_Matt Hein_>>
> Lugnet member No. 1112
I have to agree with you. Redemption is sweet.:-)
Anyway, speaking of liscences- when does Lego's contract about Star Wars
expire? I would much rather see classic space and Blacktron than the
current new Star Wars sets.
John Kruer
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