JINZONINGEN73 Posted December 17, 2005 Posted December 17, 2005 Case in point: Vladek. The first season had him with joints that were red, but half the rest of the joint connected to his limbs are black. Now that just looks wonky to me. Then you have: Vladek, season 2. Now where there was red there's black and where black, red. Is this on purpose or just a fluke? By combining these 2, you can make 1 guy that's not assymetrically wacky-lookin'. Am I the only one cynical enough to think this isn't accidental? Quote
Evil Willy Posted December 17, 2005 Posted December 17, 2005 But does it look good? I dont have these and maybe LEGO thought it would look better because being myself I would have never bought two to make a somewhat nicer one.... I dont know but if it was there plan it sucked for a plan . Quote
Dragon King Posted December 17, 2005 Posted December 17, 2005 No. They do this to add more color so little kids will but them. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted December 19, 2005 Governor Posted December 19, 2005 If utilised properly it could be a clever marketing strategy having to buy 2 sets. However no matter what they did with these Knights Kingdom action figures I'd never buy them. EVER!!! Quote
Dragon King Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 If utilised properly it could be a clever marketing strategy having to buy 2 sets. However no matter what they did with these Knights Kingdom action figures I'd never buy them. EVER!!! What if they Made Pirate Kingdom action figures? :D :P Quote
Evil Willy Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 Then he would probabley shoot himself...(Jk) Quote
blueandwhite Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 I believe that the multi-coloured joints were implemented to make building easier for children. During the late 1990s when juniorization was running rampant, it was common for sets to colour-code to make building simpler. If a 1x2 was dark grey, then a 1x3 would be light grey, and a 1x4 would be black. It allowed kids to sort not simply by size, but by colour as well. By making similar pieces a distinct colour, it is less likely that a child will make a mistake when constructing a model. Elements of this system are still in place, though it isn't as common as it was back then. In otherwords, I don't think it was LEGO's intention to force you into a second purchase to improve the appearance of the joints. In fact, I can't think of a set where these joints are produced in a single colour. I'm sure LEGO would be happy if you elected to purchase a second Vladek, however I don't think that the joints have anything to do with it. Later. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted December 25, 2005 Governor Posted December 25, 2005 What if they Made Pirate Kingdom action figures? :D :P Don't find ways that LEGO could insult the original pirate theme anymore!!! 4+ Pirates was bad enough but that would really sink the ship! Quote
Norro Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 Judging by the 4679 bonus tub selection I would say lego make things in a very logical way and then build bad sets... I would guess when they mold the joints they do both parts in 1 colour, then when they come to use them they mix it for kids. The following year they are instructed to use what's left: the other 2 halves... My theory, God Bless, Nathan Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted January 8, 2006 Governor Posted January 8, 2006 Or maybe they're just highly incompetent! What has LEGO done right in the past 10 years? Vikings, and ummm... Maybe Adventurers/Orient Expedition... Quote
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