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Subject: 
Re: 1999 Train 4561
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Tue, 8 Dec 1998 21:26:55 GMT
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Once upon a time, "Matthew Bates" <train_depot@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Steve Bliss writes:
> > I think that TLG is following a path that they feel will result in more
> > profit: some kids really like to build, but to sell more, TLG has to
> > appeal to other kids; kids who like to build somewhat, and then play
> > with what they've made.  I'm guessing TLG's marketing research people
> > are saying that this second group is larger, and potentially more
> > lucrative.
> 
> Well my limited empirical evidence would suggest otherwise. My 2 1/2 year old
> son doesn't like to build, he likes to play (or take apart). One feature of
> Town/Train Jr seems to be no working doors. Guess what he likes to best about
> my Lego? Yes, you've guessed it, doors! He just loves to open and close the
> doors.

You should repost this to lugnet.dear-lego.  Seriously.

Steve



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  Re: 1999 Train 4561
 
(...) Well my limited empirical evidence would suggest otherwise. My 2 1/2 year old son doesn't like to build, he likes to play (or take apart). One feature of Town/Train Jr seems to be no working doors. Guess what he likes to best about my Lego? (...) (28 years ago, 8-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)

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