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jp-30 Title: Ex-Mod Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 6/23/07 9:00pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	Don't underestimate huge Adult-Fan-Of-LEGO consumer base out there. Who do you think buys the UCS Star Wars LEGO sculptures. Not kids, in most cases. -----signature----- Thunder only happens when its raining Players only love you when they're playing Say women, they will come and they will go When the rain washes you clean you'll know
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IDigMetalBikinis Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 6/23/07 9:39pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products - Date Edited: 6/23/07 9:52pm (2 edits total) Edited By: IDigMetalBikinis
	I understand that there is an audience for such a product. I used to work for a guy who took great pride in the fact that he had built the Lego Star Destroyer, AT-AT and Falcon himself. He even displayed them in the main lobby of his business. So, while I see your point about the Lego demographic, it does seem that the majority of the "exciting" products announced so far skew unusually young for a film from an almost 20 year dormant franchise starring a 65 year old man. Personally, I cant see Indy IV generating much interest with those below (at least) high school level, and more than likely college level. Kids won't care, and teenagers will sneer at the "lameness" of a retirement age action hero and the lack of wall-to-wall CGI. Quality Indy merchandise has been relatively hard to come by since the series was first produced. Most of what was made was crap geared to sell to kids during the series heyday, and later to sell a Disneyland ride. The time for high-end Indy collectibles is long overdue. Lucas need look no further than the millions it generates from it's comparable SW collectibles to see the potential marketing bonanza. Judging by the press release, it seems this might be the case(although the whole thing about "parents introducing their kids" to the films sounds as if the vast majority of product will be of the junky variety). Also, does Indiana Jones really lend itself to Legos like SW does? I just don't see it. -----signature----- OT4EVER Scoundrel? Scoouundrel! I like the sound of that.
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jp-30 Title: Ex-Mod Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 6/23/07 10:02pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	IDigMetalBikinis posted: Also, does Indiana Jones really lend itself to Legos like SW does? I just don't see it. Almost the entire "Adventures" / Johnny Thunder line was a homage to Indiana Jones. One set even had a rolling ball trap. http://www.adventurers.dk/ -----signature----- Thunder only happens when its raining Players only love you when they're playing Say women, they will come and they will go When the rain washes you clean you'll know
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DarthLowBudget Registered: Jan '04	Date Posted: 6/23/07 10:02pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	I think huge temples and rolling boulders lend themselves quite easily to the LEGO medium. Also, I am intrigued that they apparently picked Luceno to write the novelization for the movie. Someone want to rob his house to get the script? -----signature----- "We Will Spread Rational Inquiry By The Sword!" I may be wrong but I am NEVER in doubt.
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IDigMetalBikinis Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 6/23/07 10:56pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products - Date Edited: 6/23/07 11:09pm (2 edits total) Edited By: IDigMetalBikinis
	No offense to the Lego-centric crowd, but if that link was supposed to convince that Indy-themed Legos will be a worthy product to get behind, ummm...well, just um. Personally, I would say a prayer to the Gods of expendable cash that we get some items stratospherically head and shoulders above that. (And maybe I'm a relic, but when I see the name Johnny Thunder(s), I think of the guitarist for The New York Dolls, not some plastic snap together crap -----signature----- OT4EVER Scoundrel? Scoouundrel! I like the sound of that.
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jp-30 Title: Ex-Mod Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 6/24/07 12:34am Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	I'm not trying to get YOU to buy LEGO, it's clear that range isn't for you. Personally I can think of nothing more boring than mini statues & maquettes, but I certainly won't be down on them if they're produced. -----signature----- Thunder only happens when its raining Players only love you when they're playing Say women, they will come and they will go When the rain washes you clean you'll know
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WookieeWarrior9 Registered: Jun '07	Date Posted: 6/24/07 1:00pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	I think most Star Wars fans are also Indy fans, and the Star Wars LEGO line has been very popular among adults (as well as kids). Indy 4 is going to introduce the franchise to a new generation, just like the Prequels did to people like me who weren't around in the late '70's and early '80's. I don't see the Indy LEGO line as being as big as the Star Wars one, but I could certainly imagine two or three sets each year. -----signature----- "He (Francis Ford Coppolla) took me from not being able to write a word, to being the king of wooden dialogue." - George Lucas
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Gobi-1 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 7/8/07 1:34pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	New info regarding the upcoming Hasbro action figure line. From Jedi Defender's Questions for Hasbro? - Session 33 OK, last time we asked, you couldn't say. But, now that the cat is out of the bag thanks to the LFL press release, what can you tell us about your upcoming Indiana Jones IV toy line? Scale? Vehicles? Playsets? New and old movies? Will we see a preview at Comic Con? Will we have to wait until Toy Fair '08 for our first glance? (as you can tell, we're all pretty stoked about Indy toys ) **We are glad to hear it, because we are stoked too! While we will be sneak-previewing some figures at Comic Con International in San Diego, we have to keep the details under wraps for now. We can divulge that there are some very familiar scales, as well as a few surprises in the line. Suffice to say that we have top men working on it. The same top men that have been bringing you the Star Wars line, so there should be a lot of consistency in approach. Great news. Comic Con is July 26 - 29. -----signature----- In 1977 George Lucas created the Star Wars Trilogy and changed the way we look at movies. In 1999 George Lucas created the Prequel Trilogy and changed the way we look at Star Wars. Frasier, Lost, and Whose Line Is It Anyway? are the best tv shows ever.
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DrSartorius Registered: Feb '07	Date Posted: 7/8/07 3:52pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	Can you still get tickets for Thursday?
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Mr_Burns Registered: Jan '01	Date Posted: 7/12/07 6:18am Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	A fast food tie in with 'Indy' glasses (Ala the old BK 'Star Wars 'glasses) covering all 4 movies. I'd like the Grail Collection. Choose the wrong one and you end up with antifreeze, or Mountain Dew. A new metal Lunchbox Ark of the Cold Cuts. I kind of enjoyed the shameless over-merchandising of the prequels, but I'd hope they might show a little more restraint with Indy. I doubt they could achieve those levels, anyway, but, still: no Short Round boxer shorts or Staff of Ra toothbrush. Well, maybe the Staff of Ra toothbrush. Or nightlight. Hmm... -----signature----- Fearlessly strolling the aisles of the supermarket of destiny with the coupons of opportunity and the cart of righteous determination.
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Blur Registered: Aug '99	Date Posted: 7/16/07 12:24pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products - Date Edited: 7/16/07 12:27pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Blur
	Quote: "So, while I see your point about the Lego demographic, it does seem that the majority of the "exciting" products announced so far skew unusually young for a film from an almost 20 year dormant franchise starring a 65 year old man. Personally, I cant see Indy IV generating much interest with those below (at least) high school level, and more than likely college level. Kids won't care, and teenagers will sneer at the "lameness" of a retirement age action hero and the lack of wall-to-wall CGI." Sorry, but I respectfully disagree. Though I grew up with the IJ (and SW) films and will want to see the movie if only for nostalgic reasons, I predict that this film will do very well and that younger people will want to see it as well. I have a feeling that kids and teenagers (whose parents are fans) who have seen the original IJ films on tape and DVD's will be interested in seeing the film; in part, because of the popularity and appeal of the main character. The argument that the franchise is 18+ old and that kids who weren't around when the first movies came out won't be interested in seeing the new film doesn't hold water. Rememember that when SW: TPM came out in 1999, there hadn't been a new SW film for 16 years - yet, kids and teenagers who hadn't been around for the first films flocked to see this and the other two prequels.
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Gobi-1 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 7/17/07 12:53pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	This promotional brochure wound up on EBAY and passed through several forums when I came accross it. I came across the same cover picture over at EntertainmentWeekly.com's PopWatch Blog. Obviously LucasFilm/Paramount is sending the media promotional material and information about Indy 4. -----signature----- In 1977 George Lucas created the Star Wars Trilogy and changed the way we look at movies. In 1999 George Lucas created the Prequel Trilogy and changed the way we look at Star Wars. Frasier, Lost, and Whose Line Is It Anyway? are the best tv shows ever.
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Kol_Skywalker Registered: Jun '06	Date Posted: 7/17/07 6:01pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	Gobi-1 posted: I wouldn't be opposed to leaving the swastikas off. Why? The Swastika is not a Nazi symbol! It is thousands of years old, and used by many cultures. Even the peaceful Buddhists use it. -----signature----- I'm not a Fanboy... I'm a FANMAN!
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DarthLowBudget Registered: Jan '04	Date Posted: 7/17/07 6:25pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	As Robin Williams says "yeah, and a confederate flag is just a symbol of states' rights!" It's not what it really means that matters, it's what it is perceived to mean that matters. -----signature----- "We Will Spread Rational Inquiry By The Sword!" I may be wrong but I am NEVER in doubt.
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Kol_Skywalker Registered: Jun '06	Date Posted: 7/17/07 6:49pm Subject: RE: Indiana Jones 4 Merchandise, Books and Products
	Well, that's equivalent of a left-wing nutter saying "Ban the Stars & Stripes because America attacked Iraq". -----signature----- I'm not a Fanboy... I'm a FANMAN!
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