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Re: Thoughts on 1999 Train Sets
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Tue, 5 Jan 1999 15:05:33 GMT
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Nicely put comments, Matthew! I especially like your simply-stating
ratings.
I like the new sets because they show a great deal more diversity than
has been typical of the recent LEGO sets. Which is a good indication
that Trains will continue. So even if the 4533 Snow Remover is a
odd-looking design, I'm happy to see it (and will buy it if S@H gets
it).
The crosstrack is also a good indication of TLG's commitment to train,
but it wouldn't be enough by itself.
At first, I thought the 4556 Station was simply Train Jr. Then I took
another look and realized that it was just the design which was simple.
There are no 5-high wall bricks, just simple bricks. Lots of big
windows and the single-piece staircase (which I happen to like the looks
of, so I'll forgive the fact that it replaces over a dozen simple
pieces). So I would say that this set should not be considered
"Junior-ized". Just cheaper.
Steve
On Mon, 4 Jan 1999 18:13:26 GMT, "Matthew Bates" <train_depot@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Here's my opinion on the new sets (in descending order)
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> 1. 4519 Cross track. Very cool. Really the only 99 set that is in the same
> league as the original 1991 train sets. A Must Buy
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> 2. 4557 Container Crane. Nice set, with almost no Town Jr influence. I know it
> doesn't slide backwards and forwards like the old one, but this makes the set
> simpler and presumably cheaper. I like the fact you get two pairs of crane
> legs with this one and a weighing mechanism. I hope that baseplate isn't DARK
> grey, that would be really annoying. A Definite Buy.
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> 3. 4541 Cherry Picker. Reasonable set, fairly classic design, let down by the
> lack of operating doors. A Should Buy.
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> 4. 4553 Train Wash. A good idea, reasonably well executed but I'm not sure
> from the picture how well it will work. Shame about the stupid
> ______
> town jr / \ piece on top. And why do Lego insist on those 1x6 railings on
> every single truck (frieght car)?. A Should Probably Buy.
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> 5. 4556 Station. I actually quite like this station despite its simplicity. I
> know it doesn't compare well with the 4554 but I have three of them, why do I
> need more? It has some nice features such as the stair piece (I think I've
> only seen this in Wild West before). It is one of the best parts sets I've
> seen in a while, with plenty of modern windows, lattice fences, harbour
> baseplates, round red bricks etc. With two of these sets and some basic bricks
> you could build a really nice modern station. A Should Buy Two!
>
> 6. 4533 Snow Remover. Great idea, but could do better on the design. I'll buy
> one just to see the mechanism work but other than that it's a Don't Buy.
>
> 7. 4561 Railway Express. Big disappointment. This set is ridiculously wacky.
> The current Duplo trains are more realistic than this set. A Don't Buy. This
> is sad because it's the only set that's likely to appear in US shops at all
> and I can't see it attracting many kids (or parents).
>
> Overall it's good to see Lego continuing the Train range but they really must
> pull their socks up in the design department. I don't understand why they
> think they need to move away from realistic designs, that's what got me
> interested in Lego trains in the first place. Hey Lego, take a look at what
> Playmobil offer in their train range (and town range for that matter) and
> you'll see that your stuff looks plain silly in comparison.
>
> Matt
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| Here's my opinion on the new sets (in descending order) 1. 4519 Cross track. Very cool. Really the only 99 set that is in the same league as the original 1991 train sets. A Must Buy 2. 4557 Container Crane. Nice set, with almost no Town Jr (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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