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In lugnet.technic.bionicle, Steve Tanner writes:
> I was reading an interview today over at Kanohi-Power.com with "Michael," a
> PR guy with LEGO. His answer to this question caught my eye...
>
> Q: Do you think we'll see more story line based sets in the future since
> Bionicle is selling so well?
> A: If you look at the LEGO System of play, it really is all about telling
> stories. Our traditional LEGO play theme products all have basic story
> lines and characters. Licensed products like Bob the Builder, Harry Potter
> and Star Wars all are story telling lines. Even our LEGO Studios line of
> moviemaking products encourages kids to use LEGO elements to tell their own
> stories. So, yes, certainly, there will be more in the future.
>
> Now, I know there are many folks (myself included) that think adding a
> storyline inhibits play with LEGO bricks slightly... and if TLC is riding
> everything on this concept, then that doesn't really bode well for the future.
>
> What are your thoughts?
>
> - Steve
>
> Full interview text at:
> http://www.kanohi-power.com/231001news.htm
As far as I can remember, lego has been about imagination. People should be
able to make up there own stories. Another thing that prevents creativity
and imagination is juniorisation. We are being given less and larger peices
which does not allow us to build what we like from any set anymore.
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