Starrocks923 Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 LEGO group should not be political. Bowing down to special interest groups and lobbyists whether its environmental issues or religion is political. This is a kids toy. It's supposed to be about fun! They should leave the damn politics out of it. Hammer on the head. I was almost embarassed to see LEGO bashed by people who I politically support over "caving in" to Greenpeace. I was glad LEGO backed away completely and stated that they wanted no part in any political crap from Greenpeace OR Shell. Quote
Back to the Brick Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Then they should stop those sponsorships and use their own brands. Sadly, Lego is a toy maker but also a company who needs a lot of money to stay alive. And people love to see their favorite brands on their favorite toys, isn't it ? Quote
derpybricks Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Wait, so Mobil is under ExxonMobil, ESSO IS BACK VINTAGE FANS! Get on the hype train! Quote
THERIZE Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 wait, I have some exclusive Shell sets. Does that mean that those sets will raise in value? Quote
ilikeboomerang1 Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 I would like if LEGO again did a partnership with ExxonMobil. In fact, I already know how it could go: have Exxon branded tankers, gas stations and train tankers for the USA, and Mobil branded tankers, gas stations, and train tankers for the rest of the world. But that will never happen. Quote
Justin Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Mobil also has gas stations in the USA as well (They were once called Socony, a.k.a. Standard Oil Company of New York). If they did make LEGO gas stations/truck stops/tow trucks/oil tankers featuring Exxon and Mobil, maybe they could include both gas station designs, including Mobil (blue canopy with Pegasus mascot) and alternate Exxon station model build (red canopy with Tiger mascot). If LEGO went ahead with the ExxonMobil license, LEGO would include both the Exxon station's and Mobil station's design on the box (Exxon on front of box, Mobil on back), and two sheets of stickers, as well as extra colored bricks representing each brand's canopy (red for Exxon, blue for Mobil with round plate featuring the Pegasus mascot), they would likely use Esso brand in Europe and Mobil (without the alternate Exxon model) in Australia and New Zealand. Ideas for models include: * Service Station/Convenience Store with Gas Pumps * Oil Tankers * Truck Stop * Tow Truck * Car Wash ...But unfortunately after that disaster with Shell and Greenpeace, I do think LEGO should just stick to branding their gas stations as Octan (for LEGO System/Duplo/Technic/Dacta) or FUEL 4 Speed (LEGO Tiny Turbos). Quote
ilikeboomerang1 Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Mobil also has gas stations in the USA as well (They were once called Socony, a.k.a. Standard Oil Company of New York). If they did make LEGO gas stations/truck stops/tow trucks/oil tankers featuring Exxon and Mobil, maybe they could include both gas station designs, including Mobil (blue canopy with Pegasus mascot) and alternate Exxon station model build (red canopy with Tiger mascot). If LEGO went ahead with the ExxonMobil license, LEGO would include both the Exxon station's and Mobil station's design on the box (Exxon on front of box, Mobil on back), and two sheets of stickers, as well as extra colored bricks representing each brand's canopy (red for Exxon, blue for Mobil with round plate featuring the Pegasus mascot), they would likely use Esso brand in Europe and Mobil (without the alternate Exxon model) in Australia and New Zealand. Ideas for models include: * Service Station/Convenience Store with Gas Pumps * Oil Tankers * Truck Stop * Tow Truck * Car Wash ...But unfortunately after that disaster with Shell and Greenpeace, I do think LEGO should just stick to branding their gas stations as Octan (for LEGO System/Duplo/Technic/Dacta) or FUEL 4 Speed (LEGO Tiny Turbos). Yes! That's exactly how I think they could go! But as you said, they should stick to what they have. Quote
dr_spock Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 wait, I have some exclusive Shell sets. Does that mean that those sets will raise in value? How much are they worth? I was pawing through someone else's LEGO the other day and found a few SHELL printed bricks. Quote
justjerm Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Over here in Asia, they just launched the Shell Lego campaign.. Probably the last. Quote
BrickOn Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Oooo is it the same as the last series in the UK? I only got half the series last time. If they are out in Malaysia then I will ask my friend to bring me back some at Christmas! Quote
WhiteFang Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Yes, the exact series/promotion has appeared in Malaysia. This could be the last chance to get them. Quote
YellowCorvette Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Yes, the exact series/promotion has appeared in Malaysia. This could be the last chance to get them. Agree. Looks like I need to get some of them because they looks better than the one from 2012 and besides, it may be the last time for getting them. Quote
BrickOn Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Great thanks! Do you know if the same rules apply about buying fuel to get the set? And how long the promotion will last? Quote
YellowCorvette Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Great thanks! Do you know if the same rules apply about buying fuel to get the set? And how long the promotion will last? Here's the offical rules of the Lego Shell promotion in Malaysia here in PDF form. (Promotion dates also included) If you interested, here's a PDF list of all the Shell petrol stations that are participating in this promotion at Malaysia here. Edited November 5, 2015 by ArmstrongYong Quote
xboxtravis7992 Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 I say we just promote Octan and shove it down Greenpeace's face... Sad to see Shell go. Seeing Lego is made of plastic though, it means every Lego set promotes big oil. Cheers. Quote
Faefrost Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 This entire argument always astonishes me. Lego is from Denmark. They are one of the largest and most succesful businesses in Denmark. A huge exporter that helps drive Denmarks Social Welfare State. You know what the other big Denmark business is? The other big export? The one that actually does pay for the beloved Danish Social Services such as cradle to grave healthcare? It's the Danish Energy industry. It's oil. Why oh why would Lego, arguably one of the worlds largest plastics manufacturers, knuckle under to or side with Greenpeace, a group often categorized as Eco terrorists, in order to send their economy and society crashing towards bankruptcy? Quote
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