spener90 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/09/03/minecraft-pc-sales-at-12-million-franchise-at-33-million Just a theory. With Minecraft hitting amazing sales records, is it possible that this game is bringing people out of the dark ages? I am actually thinking of writing my first article on this. Looking for thoughts on the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrmando Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I believe it is helping somewhat. Minecraft in general is people building things with blocks so it is highly relatable to Lego... Great sets in many ways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I can see that for many much like how the Ultimate Collector Series Millenium Falcon did for Ed (or was it the UCS Star Destroyer?). Glad to hear you are tackling an article. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justafrog Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'd bet it is - Minecraft nerds love toys just like all other nerds (I know, I am one...) and most adult Minecrafters had Lego as kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spener90 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 I can see that for many much like how the Ultimate Collector Series Millenium Falcon did for Ed (or was it the UCS Star Destroyer?). Glad to hear you are tackling an article. Good luck. I've wanted to write one for a while, I just want to see how this works out? I'd bet it is - Minecraft nerds love toys just like all other nerds (I know, I am one...) and most adult Minecrafters had Lego as kids. I think Minecraft could play a huge part in it actually. Which is why I think they pursued the deal for more sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I think one thing people don't take into consideration with different themes and sets is if they can bring in fans to Lego that are not already fans. For example, everyone knows what Lego is. It usually takes one great set or theme to pull someone in and then they are hooked and buy all sorts of other themes. This is especially why Licensed themes are so important. They hook people who might not care about Lego, but love Star Wars or Lord of the Rings. Once these people are hooked, they buy more themes and become Lego fans (obviously not in every instance). Minecraft, even if it didn't sell like it is, is huge because it is a "gateway drug". It is the epitome of the "create your own world" Lego sets because it's rooted in a game that is exactly that. I think it is one of those themes that will reach out to tons of people who aren't into Lego sets, but love video games, creation or are just huge Minecraft fans. Of these people, many will get hooked and will start buying other sets and become like us. To me, it's the same reason why you do Jurassic Park, or Ghostbusters, or Disney Parks, etc. Pull more people in - more than just sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Speaking of Minecraft, look at how much Target online is charging for it. That's $14 over retail and almost as bad as Toys R Us' normal price! Ugh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Speaking of Minecraft, look at how much Target online is charging for it. That's $14 over retail and almost as bad as Toys R Us' normal price! Ugh.... I saw that and thought it was really weird. Who in their sales department just makes a decision like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spener90 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 I saw that and thought it was really weird. Who in their sales department just makes a decision like that? At this point that is odd. I wouldn't blame them last year though. When they were selling like hotcakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 At this point that is odd. I wouldn't blame them last year though. When they were selling like hotcakes. Has anyone ever bought a hotcake? If you get bored, check out Amazon's reviews on the set. A bunch of people bought them last christmas when it was over $100 from a fulfilled seller and they just complained and complained because of how small it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I saw that and thought it was really weird. Who in their sales department just makes a decision like that?Perhaps the same boss Dilbert works for.... Has anyone ever bought a hotcake? If you like pancakes, griddle cakes, or flapjacks, then you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Has anyone ever bought a hotcake? My kids love these things... http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/product_nutrition.breakfast.29.hotcakes-.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 My kids love these things... http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/product_nutrition.breakfast.29.hotcakes-.html I just added them to "My Meal". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I just added them to "My Meal". Lol - I was wondering what that is. You can plan out how you want to have a heart attack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Lol - I was wondering what that is. You can plan out how you want to have a heart attack?I'll do like Peter and have a "McStroke" please. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fYYCxbG6ck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I just added them to "My Meal". I love the "sweet flavor of maple" reference - the sauce you get with these must not be maple syrup but "syrup flavored like maple". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spener90 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 My kids love these things... http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/product_nutrition.breakfast.29.hotcakes-.html I can't believe this just turned into a conversation about hotcakes... Wanna know what I have for breakfast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justafrog Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Trolling: I'm buying frozen waffles today at the grocery store. What do you all have to say to THAT?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I can't believe this just turned into a conversation about hotcakes...Ha ha, yep. Now whom to give the "Derailer" award to.... :shifty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Trolling: I'm buying frozen waffles today at the grocery store. What do you all have to say to THAT?!Don't forget the Mrs. Butterworth's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spener90 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Ha ha, yep. Now whom to give the "Derailer" award to.... Well that's nothing. The original Ben Stiller gif I was going to put up I felt would have gotten me my first "warning point" award... It's the scene from the end of Dodgeball... He puts on quite a bit of weight and does a little show for the camera... I'll leave it at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'll do like Peter and have a "McStroke" please. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fYYCxbG6ck Favorite line is when comes out healed from Stem Cells and goes "WHY ARE WE NOT FUNDING THIS!?!?" I can't believe this just turned into a conversation about hotcakes... Wanna know what I have for breakfast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Well that's nothing. The original Ben Stiller gif I was going to put up I felt would have gotten me my first "warning point" award... It's the scene from the end of Dodgeball... He puts on quite a bit of weight and does a little show for the camera... I'll leave it at that. OOOOHH I know pick me pick me!!! !!@#!@ Chuck norris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Okay fellas, I believe all of us are guilty on getting way off topic. It was fun but let's get this crazy train back on track. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Okay fellas, I believe all of us are guilty on getting way off topic. It was fun but let's get this crazy train back on track. Choose your words wisely: Has anyone actually received one of the new sets yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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