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Re: 10183 Hobby Train Review
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Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:35:12 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Elroy Davis wrote:
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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In lugnet.trains, Eric Kingsley wrote:
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(....) its success is also a
clear sign that 9v Electric trains should be saved.
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Really? I don’t see the connection here, Eric. Why would TLG equate the
success of this set with an endorsement of the 9 volt system? I’d like to
think that there is some definitive way to express this sentiment, but I
don’t see how in this case, or any case, except the flat out purchasing of
9volt track, motors, and transformers, and, of course, sets that contain
those particular elements. And even then, they might have already made the
decision to discontinue 9volt anyway, and would be grateful for the help
reducing excess inventory of discontinued product.
JOHN
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Eric might have more info on this than I do, but from what I can tell, TLG
is marketing this set as part of the 9v system, so purchasing this set would
show an interest in that system. I know last night when I hit the Shop at
Home site to check out this set, the cross-sells shown below the main
product were for 9v track, and not for the RC products. I took this as a
good sign.
-Elroy
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Elroy pretty much has it. This set is marketed as part of the 9v Electric
system. It is meant for LEGO Train “Hobbiests” not just kids that want to build
a LEGO kit and watch it go around the track a few times.
Everyone is welcome to their own views on things but my feeling is the best way
to show support is with your wallet. I think purchasing track and motors are
just as beneficial but this set says something a little different. It is also a
tool for anyone that would like to try out the hobby. For a model railroading
hobbiest $100 is not that expensive and if they try this and see that we all
basically “kitbash” everything they might think that is neat. Take that one
step further and they see they can take something they don’t like and take it
appart and all the parts are 100% reusable...
If you don’t want to buy the set then I am not going to twist your arm, I just
don’t see any better way to show support to the line then buying this set and
showing some bean counter how successful something like this can be.
-Eric
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| (...) It's not a question of whether or not I'll buy the set. Even if I didn't want the set, I would consider purchasing it if I knew that it had a direct bearing on the fate of 9 volt (which I'd like to continue). I think you and DaveE have made (...) (18 years ago, 12-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| (...) Eric might have more info on this than I do, but from what I can tell, TLG is marketing this set as part of the 9v system, so purchasing this set would show an interest in that system. I know last night when I hit the Shop at Home site to (...) (18 years ago, 12-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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