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I think you need to relax and get worked up over real issues, rather than getting mad that a company exercised its freedom to choose not to sell toys that repre

I think you need to relax and get worked up over real issues, rather than getting mad that a company exercised its freedom to choose not to sell toys that represent real life military vehicles. They have chosen to draw a line. They don't produce toys that represent real military vehicles. You just don't like the line. I suppose you will have to purchase your toy military models elsewhere.

ganoushoreilly 6y ago
I work regularly on "real issues", i've spent a lot of time in Northern Africa working on these issues, notably human traffic and slave trade. Have you? I'm a consenting adult that purchases lego as an outlet. In fact, the largest group purchasing these sets are AFOL. They didn't chose to draw a line, they let a mob draw it for them.
- ttmb 6y ago
  The company drew this line in 2010 - their own words, but paraphrasing their internal policy: > The basic aim is to avoid realistic weapons and military equipment that children may recognize from hot spots around the world The Osprey unequivocally is captured by the above standard.
  - ganoushoreilly 6y ago
    Rifles, pistols and weaponry in Star Wars, Pirates, Jurassic Park etc. all bear resemblance to modern firearms. We regularly found pre WWII Era weapons in Afghanistan, Iraq, and throughout Northern Africa. In this instance "Realistic weapons don't apply". The argument must stand on equipment children might recognize from hotspots around the world. There are hundreds of Jets, Police vehicles, Helicopters, Cars, Trucks, that are all based on vehicles in use by the military. The only variance with the Osprey was the branding. Lego recently pulled Police and Firemen sets for the same arguments. So lets say I agree. Why did Lego remove promotion for the White House Architecture set? It doesn't represent weapons or military equipment? They did it because someone decided that it was a symbol of oppression. It's pure lunacy. All of these sets were manufactured after 2010. The only commonality is that someone felt offended. In fact, I can't find any historic evidence of either of these situations having ever happened in the history of Lego (one that is long and varied). It all happened within the past couple of months. You can't say it's not complete hysteria over nonsense. Forcing all these brands to bend to your unique opinion is horrible. The fact that they're bending is just as deplorable. Thankfully some brands like Redbull are pushing back.

ganoushoreilly 6y ago

I work regularly on "real issues", i've spent a lot of time in Northern Africa working on these issues, notably human traffic and slave trade. Have you? I'm a consenting adult that purchases lego as an outlet. In fact, the largest group purchasing these sets are AFOL. They didn't chose to draw a line, they let a mob draw it for them.

ttmb 6y ago
The company drew this line in 2010 - their own words, but paraphrasing their internal policy: > The basic aim is to avoid realistic weapons and military equipment that children may recognize from hot spots around the world The Osprey unequivocally is captured by the above standard.
- ganoushoreilly 6y ago
  Rifles, pistols and weaponry in Star Wars, Pirates, Jurassic Park etc. all bear resemblance to modern firearms. We regularly found pre WWII Era weapons in Afghanistan, Iraq, and throughout Northern Africa. In this instance "Realistic weapons don't apply". The argument must stand on equipment children might recognize from hotspots around the world. There are hundreds of Jets, Police vehicles, Helicopters, Cars, Trucks, that are all based on vehicles in use by the military. The only variance with the Osprey was the branding. Lego recently pulled Police and Firemen sets for the same arguments. So lets say I agree. Why did Lego remove promotion for the White House Architecture set? It doesn't represent weapons or military equipment? They did it because someone decided that it was a symbol of oppression. It's pure lunacy. All of these sets were manufactured after 2010. The only commonality is that someone felt offended. In fact, I can't find any historic evidence of either of these situations having ever happened in the history of Lego (one that is long and varied). It all happened within the past couple of months. You can't say it's not complete hysteria over nonsense. Forcing all these brands to bend to your unique opinion is horrible. The fact that they're bending is just as deplorable. Thankfully some brands like Redbull are pushing back.