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Re: LEGO Trains on trial?
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Thu, 4 Jan 2001 13:58:09 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Harvey Henkelman writes:
> Hello everyone, I finally got a copy of the new LEGO S&H catalog. After
> paging through this I've noticed several new sets. Star Wars, Life On Mars,
> Trains.....did I say Trains? Silly me, I've noticed that 4565 ain't featured
> this time. What I did see is the complete Trains contest rules and
> stipulations. Here is my diagnosis on this matter...
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> To all trainheads out there, submit an entry! LEGO Trains ARE on trial. Our
> response will likely decide the outcome of the Train theme future. To those
> who may balk at this notion, remember that LEGO's are supposed to be a fun
> pasttime. If one is afraid of LEGO 'stealing' their design (doubtless TLC
> will modify our designs before committing these to the market, I don't think
> they would be bold enough to directly plaigerize),so be it. Know deep down
> that you helped to revitalize one of the oldest themes in all LEGO history.
> Somehow I feel that LEGO is trying to 'execute' the Trains theme, could we
> be the jury who decides the final verdict? I plan to submit my three simple
> freight wagons (too bad I can't use the Sony Mavica for this one)in the near
> future. Comments and constructive/destructive feedback would be gratefully
> appreciated...-Harvey
I too feel afraid for the demise of this wonderful line. I myself am going
to submit my tank cars and at least one of my versions of passenger trains.
The rules did not say that you couldn't submit something that's been seen
out there already. I'm hoping that we get a variety of long time train
collectors and their designs in for submission.
Rich
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| (...) I... Um... Just reread the rules and realized that I can't enter. Well, I could enter, but I'd be disqualified... So, if someone wants to go and plagerize me, feel free to do so. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| Hello everyone, I finally got a copy of the new LEGO S&H catalog. After paging through this I've noticed several new sets. Star Wars, Life On Mars, Trains.....did I say Trains? Silly me, I've noticed that 4565 ain't featured this time. What I did (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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