| |
In lugnet.reviews, Frank Filz writes:
> A quick look would suggest that if it was completely
> de-juniorized, probably fewer than 30 bricks would be added (probably
> only 21 bricks would be added by eliminating the 5 high columns - 2
> would be replaced by 5 2x2 bricks, 1 would be replaced by 2 1x2 bricks,
> and 3 1x4s would become 1x6s, the other three 1x2x5 columns would be
> replaced by 1x2s and the 1x6x5 would be replaced by 1x6s, the helicopter
> skid would be replaced by 2 plates and 2 fences, adding 3 more parts,
> the rest would be perhaps a few more details added).
I know some people hate 1x2x5 (does Tim C. hate it as much as the 2x4x3?)
but I've come to think of these as vertical 2x6 bricks. The real juniorized
junk is a fusion of special parts and basic brick, like bricks with axle pegs.
> I think we are seeing LEGO prices drifting away from the 10 cents a
> brick price point. To some extent, this is reasonable. I am rather
> amazed that that price held steady for so long (though I guess the price
> of plastic has probably been pretty stable, and TLC has probably trimmed
> margins, and used greater automation, and other strategies to reduce
> manufacturing costs).
It's not the cost of plastic. ABS is actually cheaper right now in areas
Lego quit producing in, but the raw material cost was eclipsed by the cost
of electricity. The price of energy is one reason for the stampede of
plastics production out of Europe and America (cost of labor being another.)
|
|
Message has 1 Reply:
 | | Re: Reviews of Island Xtreme Stunts
|
| (...) Hmm, I find the 1x2 and 2x2 bricks with one axle peg handy. They make modular constructions a little easier than using Technic bricks and pins since the pin always stays with the same brick. Also, the pin is the same color as the brick which (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.year.2002)
|
Message is in Reply To:
| | Re: Reviews of Island Xtreme Stunts
|
| (...) Ok, I just received 6740 today... (...) 3rd Crook (unnamed so far) - (same torso as 2nd Crook), also wears a black pirate doorag. A younger face, black hair, stubble on the chin. Old fellow - red torso with sport jacket, silver bowtie, silver (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.year.2002)
|
5 Messages in This Thread:
  
- Entire Thread on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
This Message and its Replies on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
|
|
|
|
