Batman sets on US S@H

[Deinonychus]

Not that I'm complaining...but how in the hell does the US end up with LEGO sets before Europe?

That'd be like the UK getting new Transformers toys before Japan :P

[The Middleman]

Built all of them but the Batwing now... fairly impressed. Extremely impressed with the Batmobile, very interesting construction... disappointed by the Two-Face van and the dragster set (predictably). Batboat is basically Hovercraft Hideout in black without the dock. Still good. Accessories are FANTASTIC. Expect reviews sometime tomorrow.

[blueandwhite]

Not that I'm complaining...but how in the hell does the US end up with LEGO sets before Europe?

That'd be like the UK getting new Transformers toys before Japan :P

Now correct me if I'm wrong, but does the UK even get Transformers with any consistency? From what I understand, half of what is released in the US doesn't even make it over there. Most UK Transfans seem to rely on import shops.

And it doesn't surprise me that the US generally sees sets before Europe. The United States is a huge market. Furthermore, as a single country, distribution is likely made simpler. Allthough Europe as a whole is quite large, the many nations that comprise your continent probably make distribution a bit slower.

Still, the important thing here is that your even getting Batman, and thus far there is nothing to indicate that it will be sensored like the Dino line (of course, the Euro versions ended up being superior anyways). So, with any luck, your Bat-sets will include the same firearms featured in the US versions. Seems like a great deal to me (and so much for LEGO's anti-violence policy).

[Deinonychus]

Not that I'm complaining...but how in the hell does the US end up with LEGO sets before Europe?

That'd be like the UK getting new Transformers toys before Japan :P

Now correct me if I'm wrong, but does the UK even get Transformers with any consistency? From what I understand, half of what is released in the US doesn't even make it over there. Most UK Transfans seem to rely on import shops.

That was kind of my point. Some of my buddies in the UK are CONSTANTLY vexed by the fact that they seem to get Transformers stuff months later then everyone else...if at all.

But the thing about the US being such a huge market is probably the main reason for the distribution timing. I just thought Denmark at least would get a jump on newer LEGO sets usually

And I don't think LEGO has so much of an anti-violence policy as they do an anti-modern-military policy. (Although Dino Attack comes damn close :-P )

As I've always said, what's more violent then a battle station that houses a superlaser capable of wiping out an entre planet in one shot? *vader*

[The Middleman]

LEGO's policy is basically, they don't produce a weapon or military vehicle that hasn't been around for 100 years or more. The only times they've violated this were with the Sopwith Camel and the Red Baron (WWI, circa 1914), which don't really count.

The Batman uzis and tommyguns, for instance, are from the New York gangster era circa. 1900.

If you wanted to get REALLY technical, Star Wars does take place a 'long time ago,' of course. ;)

Edited March 10, 2006 by Bloody Jay

[baron]

LEGO's policy is basically, they don't produce a weapon or military vehicle that hasn't been around for 100 years or more. The only times they've violated this were with the Sopwith Camel and the Red Baron (WWI, circa 1914), which don't really count.

The Batman uzis and tommyguns, for instance, are from the New York gangster era circa. 1900.

If you wanted to get REALLY technical, Star Wars does take place a 'long time ago,' of course. ;)

Are you sure that makes sense? I'm pretty sure the tommy gun was invented after WWI. And the Uzi even later... It's really hard to make out lego's policy on guns and violence with all these conflicting new products.

[Deinonychus]

LEGO's policy is basically, they don't produce a weapon or military vehicle that hasn't been around for 100 years or more. The only times they've violated this were with the Sopwith Camel and the Red Baron (WWI, circa 1914), which don't really count.

The Batman uzis and tommyguns, for instance, are from the New York gangster era circa. 1900.

If you wanted to get REALLY technical, Star Wars does take place a 'long time ago,' of course. ;)

Are you sure that makes sense? I'm pretty sure the tommy gun was invented after WWI. And the Uzi even later... It's really hard to make out lego's policy on guns and violence with all these conflicting new products.

Yeah...the first Thompson Submachine Guns were avalible in 1919 and the first Uzis were put into service in 1955...so there goes that theory X-D