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In lugnet.starwars, David Low writes:
(snipping intersting comments that stand fine without need of further comments
from me)
> > Lego has basically four options:
> >
> > 1. If they don't make a bright yellow Lando or Mace figure, Lego has made a
> > racial statement and lacked the courage of their convictions.
> >
> > 2. If the public does not accept bright yellow Lando/Maces if they do come
> > out, then that should be a clue that they need to rethink their bright • yellow
> > policy.
> >
> > 3. If they come out, but not as bright yellow, then they have not had the
> > courage of their convictions, and they should rethink their bright yellow
> > policy.
> >
> > 4. If they come out with the figs and the public accepts them, then they are
> > vindicated (but since they avoid public explanation of their policy, what • are
> > the odds this will happen). I think that if they really believe in their
> > policy, they need to bring these figures out in bright yellow. Maybe they • are
> > right!
>
> I'm not convinced that Lego needs to make a DSM to represent Lando or Mace
> Windu. The characters are played by black actors, but just as in Legoland
> human races don't seem to really exist in the SW universe. This is just my
> POV, and some people may argue that the physical attributes of the actors are
> transferred directly onto the fictional characters they play. Given that human
> races really do exist in our universe, and Lego has taken to making minifigs
> that represent real humans (eg Zidane, Speilberg), the DSM question isn't
> going to go away.
I'm not convinced their needs to be a DSM (I'm just using the term out of
convenience, BTW) Lando or Mace, either. Perhaps a standard yellow Lando is
on the way for the third year - Han didn't appear until the second year. I
just think it would be wrong to try and dodge the isssue by not making a
Lando.
>
> Bruce has stated the available options well. I sincerely hope that Lego goes
> with option 4, and is fully prepared to support their action. Option 3, which
> seems to be popular, is IMHO the worst possibility. What position would this
> leave Lego in?
I just don't see option three happening unless they really are going to
rethink the whole all-yellow policy. Personally, I don't think they are going
to break with tradition. Option 1 is more likely than 3, but oddly sadder.
> "Sure there are DSMs in the Star Wars universe, but they're just there because
> there are black people in the SW universe. You see, white people are yellow,
> and black people are DS. But there aren't any black people in Legoland, and
> that's why the minifigs we've been making for nearly 25 years have always been
> yellow. Because really, they're white."
>
> The only DSM argument I find compelling is that the current lack of DSMs
> discourages some kids from identifying with Lego, since they can't see
> themselves in the place of the minifigs. But before they make DSMs, maybe Lego
> can have a proper think about the patriarchal Aryan trash they market as
> Belville.
>
> --Dave
I don't know if it discourages them so much as they would be happier with
something "closer" to themselves. I'm sure psychologists would have boatloads
to say about self-image and self-worth, but unlike when I was a child (when
minifigs didn't exist anyway) there's a lot more toys that reflect diversity
so I doubt there is as much (if any) impact.
Bruce
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