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Re: Discontinued Train Items??
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 21 Dec 2000 14:45:19 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Mike Walsh writes:
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> "Bryan Kinkel" <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message
> news:G5vGI8.Frn@lugnet.com...
> > Ben,
> > Thanks for giving me the whole picture!
> >
> > I recall your original posting in lugnet.trains about the points issue, so • I
> > figured the 1000steine forum message I found was part of the larger • "points
> > & crossings picture."
> >
> > Early 2001 should prove to be an interesting time for the Train series. I
> > just hope it goes uphill rather than downhill.
> >
> > I do enjoy viewing the galleries on 1000steine.de . From your point of • view,
> > Ben, are the German Lego fans as passionate about the hobby as Americans? • I
> > would suspect that it is about even, but I imagine there are more Train • fans
> > in Germany.
> >
> > Bryan
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>
> [ ... snipped ... ]
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> When I first read the posting that points were being discontinued I checked
> http://shop.lego.com to see if they had any and the web site reported they
> were on back order until February. I was looking for at least one if not
> two more sets of points and since I was headed to Orlando recently, I
> thought I would check the LIC. They still had a few sets (for $18 no less)
> so I bought two. Shortly there after I got an e-mail from my sister looking
> for LEGO track as S@H and the VA Outlet (near where she lives) were both out
> and wouldn't have any back in stock anytime soon. I told her that the LIC
> had some and even called to verify (points were sold out by this time) that
> they had some stock.
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> It appears that LEGO has a track shortage on their hands for some reason.
> Could be due to poor production planning or due to pending changes in the
> train line.
>
> Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com
(*NOTE: personal opinion follows*)
I believe it is closer to the poor planning/production/stocking issue by
TLC. My perspective comes from my own experiance in doing train shows in my
local area, and talking to non-Lego enthusiasts at shows and at the Potomac
Mills Lego Outlet Store. So many adults from a parental view and adults in
general have been/continue to be/ surprised at the level of complexity and
detail, and just plain fun of model railroading in the medium of Lego. Now,
extrapolate that to all the regions that have put on train shows, and
multiply that by 10 with a Lego store in the neighborhood with people who
know Lego train, and you end up with a shortage of something. Right now,
track. Soon, sets and other things. I hope that Lar P. is correct in his
assertion that TLC is actually in the planning stages of continuing the
train line. Considering they have a customer base that they never knew they
had, that is a very smart thing to do. With all the shows that have and
continue to go on, the demand will only be greater.
(*END: personal opinion*)
Rich
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