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Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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Mon, 31 Jul 2000 18:54:10 GMT
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I have to agree with Larry P and others that Lego could better the AFOL
train market by
a) Issuing new train designs that are better than the current assortment
b) Releasing a generous range of train parts through Lego Direct
The idea of reissued sets is an appealing idea, but I would rather spend my
money on a really spectacular, detailed "Ultimate Collector Series"-style
passenger or cargo train.(1)
However, Lego could quench the thirst for a sub-$150 Amtrak passenger train
by issuing an updated design. How about an Acela set to commemorate Amtrak's
new commuter line on the Northeast corridor?
(http://www.acela.com/index1.html) (I think this may have been brought up
before...)
Using Amtrak as a promotion partner could get Lego a lot more exposure for
the train theme and the Lego train hobby in general.
I do see a problem in that Lego already has the current 4651 blue train that
falls into the "weird aerodynamic engine with two passenger cars" category.
Anyone know if this train will be augmented or dropped in 2001?
Just a thought,
Bryan Kinkel
(1) I do like the recent pictures of the Statue of Liberty set. Purchasing a
bulk lot of parts via Lego Direct is fun. But having a model as a starting
point for those 2000+ parts is even better. Perhaps LD could do the same for
train parts and issue a monster six or eight car passenger set that gets you
a ton of train door, window, glass, roof and wheel elements.
"Wayne sardullo" <sardullo@oswego.edu> wrote in message
news:FyJCB5.G8t@lugnet.com...
> I was talking with someone in a Toystore of all places about Lego trains • and we
> got into a discussion about some of the older trains. While I was driving • home
> it hit me. While everyone here is a loyalist to lego I want to get • everyone's
> input as a WHAT IF?
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> What if Lego went back and put back into the mix limited editions of • past
> Train Sets. How many of you out there would buy them? I'm sure everyone • would
> probably buy them.
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> Has anyone thought of a petition or something? If I get enough response I • would
> be willing to get one going. While this might be one of those things that
> fizzle out it was just an Idea.
>
> Wayne
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