bannear wrote:Sometimes a company diversifies and gets their hand into too many pots and falls a apart - perhaps we can hope.
Lego has been smart, they have stuck with a great product and weathered the ups and downs of the market, by staying true to their beliefs. Even if they have made some gafs, they are still competing. MB has the upper hand now - but will it be forever?
I know that in 10 years the lego in my closet will be able to be given to the next generation of Lego Enthusiasts - but the MegaBlocks will have hit the trash can - and not just because I don't like them, but because they wear out. Their designs are not as good and the figs break and blocks scratch - It's short term gain to make a cheap product - what will happen in 10 years?
Let's stick with Lego for the long haul - accepting their mistakes and lauding their success.
Some examples of good planning is their Dupo Licensing for Bob the Builder, Dora the Explorer and now Thomas the Tank Engine - I know it doesn't mean much for castle enthusiasts, but it does mean the company is doing well in some markets
timber_wolf899 wrote:I would rather see lego die than submit to the evils of outsourcing.
Blasphemer!!!
Made in China Lego will be of good quality. Who knows, maybe the factory workers in Shanghai will screw up the color formula for Bley and we get old Grey instead!
JPinoy wrote:Made in China Lego will be of good quality. Who knows, maybe the factory workers in Shanghai will screw up the color formula for Bley and we get old Grey instead!
That would renew my faith in industry. It also gives me reason to hope for old gray. But what are the odds?
I'm not the biggest fan of outsourcing, but I am suprised LEGO hasn't been doing this already. I think they might have to in the face of competition from the likes of MegaBlocks, not to mention Manga, X-Box and other things that might draw away their fan base.
Of course I'd rather they didn't outsource, and I'd be a bit nervous if they did. But as long as the quality stays high, I'd be "ok" with it.
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I guess that's the end of the Roseart Lego Creator Board Game (and I think the Lego Racer Board Game). Although I know that two different companies produced the game.
ottoatm wrote:I'm not the biggest fan of outsourcing, but I am suprised LEGO hasn't been doing this already. I think they might have to in the face of competition from the likes of MegaBlocks, not to mention Manga, X-Box and other things that might draw away their fan base.
Of course I'd rather they didn't outsource, and I'd be a bit nervous if they did. But as long as the quality stays high, I'd be "ok" with it.
I agree; I wouldn't want Lego products to be of low quality just so the company can earn more money. Hopefully they trained the outsourcing employees well to maintain the company's standards.
julia.sadie wrote:I agree; I wouldn't want Lego products to be of low quality just so the company can earn more money. Hopefully they trained the outsourcing employees well to maintain the company's standards.
Just to give you an update, there were quality issues with Lego products made in China. Mostly they have been dealt with, though it is still occasionally an issue. Lego is aware of the quality issues and is addressing them.
