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Re: how many creators
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Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:30:52 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Paul Kleniewski writes:
> hi
> i should ask lego directly but they probably have more important work to do
> :)
They don't answer questions about why they do or don't do certain things.
> i'm curious
> - how many creators build models for lego (especially technic)?
I seem to recall something about three to four designing Technic. I might be
mistaken though.
> some models are really great while some are... pure
> - is it only because of age of target group? (i suppose not)
Some probably has to do with that.
> - what pressure marketing staff puts on the "shape" of creations
> - why they add violet or light green parts to technic stuff
> (maybe it's targeting to girls :)
TLC tries to include new colors.
> - is it really so expensive to produce bricks so they are so... expensive?
Yep. It costs a lot of money to produce the molds.
> when i see shelfs full of bionicle only
> i cannot imagine how lego is going to increase the sale
Bionicle sells, that's the harsh reality.
> even xmas gives me nothing (in shops... in poland) why why why???
That probably has to do with LEGO Poland.
> on lego.com i read info that lego fired 160 ppl because of pure xmas sale
> if lego is too expensive maybe putting prices down on xmas would help
> (let say that RIS20 costs as same as hipermarket worker earns)
I don't think LEGO can lower their prices too much either, they still have
costs producing the sets, material and everything around the sets, it's not
just bricks - unfortunately.
> in poland we have one company which creates 100% compatible bricks
> they even won in court copyright trial against lego (in fact lego against
> COBI)
Never heard of COBI, Sweden is pretty free from clones, but the bricks are far
more expensive then in the US, mostly due to different taxes (25% VAT on LEGO).
> i remember when lego advertise itself on TV
> now i can see only COBI bricks in TV and cinema comercials :(
> cobi sets are for less than half price comparing to simmilar lego sets
> is lego going to leave polish market
> is it happening worldwide???
I'd say they are growing in Sweden again, 2003 will be a great year with LEGO
going back to their roots and all.
Here's some interesting reading that might shed some light:
(more at: http://www.lego.com/build/ask/archive.asp )
"How long does it take LEGO to come up with a new model?
That’s a question that even The Great Redini can’t truly answer! Anyone who’s
built a LEGO model can tell you that some creations are easier to make than
others. Just look at some of the tiny models from LEGO Creator -- how long do
you think it takes LEGO experts to design a creation with only six or seven
pieces? Now, LEGO TECHNIC and LEGO MINDSTORMS are a whole other story.
Finishing the final version of a complicated product can take years, especially
if it includes several models for you to build. But The Fantastic Redini will
try to be a little more specific... for a new LEGO TECHNIC vehicle it usually
takes about five or six months of solid work. One cool LEGO MINDSTORMS set took
about a year, which is pretty typical when things go smoothly.
On the other hand, inspiration can strike as quickly as lightning. One LEGO
Master Builder built a new robotic model in just three days! Of course, it had
to be refined a bit after that, but to go from an idea to a nearly-finished
model in 3 days? The Fantastic Redini was impressed.
How many Master Builders are there?
Well, inside the LEGO Company, there are around 200 people designing and
building all kinds of things -- from LEGO Duplo to LEGO MINDSTORMS to the huge
creations at the LEGOLAND parks. But you know, The Magnificent Redini can see
far and wide, and I see thousands and thousands and thousands of Master
Builders in the world... maybe you’re one of them, hmmm?"
Best regards,
/Tobbe
http://www.lotek.nu
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