tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post3775011943150378282..comments2024-03-23T19:15:40.820+00:00Comments on Gimme Lego: Back to the Futuredrdavewatfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17046583913458496903noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-2421508481988581882011-01-18T02:52:18.863+00:002011-01-18T02:52:18.863+00:00Many of the sets listed would be difficult picks b...Many of the sets listed would be difficult picks because of the parts involved. LEGO has been clear in the past that certain elements and colors will never be re-released since their current view of quality doesn't allow them to do certain things anymore. Maybe we could convince them that we'd still buy 9V-free, magnet-free versions of old train sets, but it'd still a tough sell to them. The old wheels on many classic space sets are a "never coming back" part because of the metal axle (susceptible to rust) and the hinge elements used regularly in the 80's and 90's are now considered to be too easily broken to use again. The Statue of Liberty could possibly come back, but since it's now more difficult to get parts made for just on set, it probably won't happen unless we see sand green come back in a very big way (and the Green Grocer wasn't big enough - it actually only had a few different types of parts in the color).<br /><br />The Star Wars stuff (or any other licensed brand) would require getting a second brand on board for a re-release, which is pretty unlikely. Where LucasFilm is involved, they probably want to maintain collectibility. There's also an issue of special parts there - if LucasFilm wants a special part (say, the UCS X-Wing cockpit), they actually have enough sway to make it happen and insist that LEGO can't use it elsewhere.<br /><br />I think the dragon has a good chance of coming back - none of the parts are rare and it wouldn't require a sign-off from some third-party. We might have some luck trying to talk them into it, but from what I understand it was a huge seller in the first place (not that I have any clue how they determine if something was a big enough seller to re-release - there are quite a few "rare" sets that are very recent that would have been trivial for them to make more of).<br /><br />I seem to have misplaced my BrickMaster Slave I, but if it turns up again I'll let you know.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868894814276101467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-20094319413197468322011-01-11T20:09:31.175+00:002011-01-11T20:09:31.175+00:00Good choices, Jabba - I love (and even blogged abo...Good choices, Jabba - I love (and even blogged about) the UCS Tantive IV and hobby sets (Rolls Royce, Renault, Cadillac). Another popular choice would be the second system scale Millenium Falcon (Set 4504), but I have a feeling we might get a system scale MF this Summer, so let's hope it's as good....<br /><br />I'm glad that the last AFOL survey came out strongly for re-releases. It's also interesting that LEGO themselves highlighted this in the publicity around the current survey, along with the importance of quality. On the surface the "Legends" series is a bit of a no-brainer as all the design work has already been done, but let's see....drdavewatfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046583913458496903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-71389799996979834862011-01-11T18:08:39.185+00:002011-01-11T18:08:39.185+00:00According to Brickset it came up in the last Lego ...According to Brickset it came up in the last Lego Survey that a lot of AFOLs wanted the Legends/re-releases line to come back. I'd second the UCS X-Wing, as well as the UCS Tantive. And some of the 60s and 70s sets like the London Bus and the Rolls Royce.Jabba the Taffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-73369576019523526342011-01-11T08:49:50.898+00:002011-01-11T08:49:50.898+00:00I'll second your suggestion of the Holiday Tra...I'll second your suggestion of the Holiday Train - I tried to pick one up from eBay at the end of last year but hardly any were listed and they went for silly money so I was outbid.<br /><br />Further thoughts : Set 3450 Statue of Liberty, and Set 3723 LEGO Mini-Figure Sculpture (I mean, who could resist a brick-built version of a LEGO minifig containing 1849 pieces ?!).drdavewatfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046583913458496903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-72632567878101558112011-01-11T04:32:50.394+00:002011-01-11T04:32:50.394+00:00I think voting is a great idea! Personally I woul...I think voting is a great idea! Personally I would love a re-release of the Holiday Train. I was in the dark ages at the time and would love a shot at getting it now (without having to pay ebay prices). They re-released the Winter Toy shop, so a man can dream, right? :)Randynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-75042866676893737312011-01-10T23:16:08.513+00:002011-01-10T23:16:08.513+00:00Hey I vote for that dragon! I've never seen it...Hey I vote for that dragon! I've never seen it before but it's cute!Branko Dijkstranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-17806009385394707392011-01-10T21:43:51.423+00:002011-01-10T21:43:51.423+00:00I'd love to see the 7191 Ultimate Collectors S...I'd love to see the 7191 Ultimate Collectors Series X-Wing Fighter make a return. I recently got my first UCS set, the 10215 Jedi Starfighter, and I'm craving another, but the Imperial Shuttle is a little out of my price range! The UCS Y-Wing and Snowspeeder would be good too!NFreak007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-68683740290627352222011-01-10T20:11:52.468+00:002011-01-10T20:11:52.468+00:00I to would like to see Lego resurrect the legends ...I to would like to see Lego resurrect the legends line. It was a great way of getting hold of iconic sets that I had previously missed out on. I'd always wanted a 6285 Black Seas Barracuda but never had the finances to get one as a young child when it was originally released. The re-release of the Barracuda coincided with me getting my first part time job. I was finally able to own the set and this single handedly brought me out of my dark ages. I later bought other legends sets such as the Guarded Inn and Black Falcon's Fortress.<br /><br />If Lego were to bring back the Legends line I would very much like to see that other great pirate ship 6286 Skulls Eye Schooner or perhaps a classic space ship such as 6286 Galaxy Commander.Jonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-15537267331765779312011-01-10T19:54:22.704+00:002011-01-10T19:54:22.704+00:00I'd vote for the 3724 dragon as well.I'd vote for the 3724 dragon as well.Joãohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006571165041071365noreply@blogger.com