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Troy T. Moore · Post by **Troy T. Moore** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 9:37 pm

Just a thing I noticed last week when I went to the site for North America. Under "Stories and Themes" Castle is now called Classic Castle. No doubt this is in anticipation of the release of the new KK line, but it is interesting that they are making a distinction. It would appear the new stuff is not "classified" as classic castle..... wouldn't you agree?

Devari · Post by **Devari** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 9:39 pm

Yes.

I guess that means we can't discuss it at Classic-Castle.com

!

Post by **Ye Olde Republic** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 10:35 pm

The suspence is building.
btw, Troy, where in Saskatchewan are you?

Post by **architect** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 12:26 am

Hi Guys,

The admins all really like that castle is now called "classic castle". There may be a distinction - who knows? But what is cool is that the Direct people know about our site and that may have influenced them to change the name to "classic castle".

Play on!

Ben E.

Troy T. Moore · Post by **Troy T. Moore** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:26 am

btw, Troy, where in Saskatchewan are you?

I live 5km south of a small town named Shellbrook which is 44km west of the city of Prince Albert. My family and I live on an acerage in the home we built with our own hands.

Jedipawn · Post by **Jedipawn** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 3:15 am

Well, Well, Well. It appears that we are starting to attract notice. Either that or TLC has desided to start moving in a new direction with Castle. I do wonder why sets are considered "classic" if sold before 2004. I would have thought they would have made that distintion years ago. You have to think that TLC has known that Castle has been falling abart on them for years now. Personaly, everything before the first rased baseplate is "classic" and everything after was... well it just was.

Jedipawn

wlister · Post by **wlister** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 3:49 am

I have to disagree with you about the raised baseplate. While many of the sets that use them are terrible, 6081, 6086 and 6090 were all decent sets. Sure 6081 was a small set parts-wise, but it wasn't as overpriced as the raised baseplate sets of today. 6086 was one of the best castles ever produced in my opinion, it had a plethora of knights, a great gate and those yellow tudor pieces that made the BFF such a unique set. 6090 while being a little open and less defensible was probably TLC best forray into the fantasy castle motif. With a little work and a few extra parts that set was great, it also came with a decent amount of knights. The biggest problem with the raised baseplates after the 6090 and in the 6082 is that TLC used the baseplate to make the set look bigger and better rather than making a great castle on the baseplate. The orient line had the Dragon Fortress which is probably the best use I have seen for the raised baseplates, the set fit the baseplate nicely and as a set looked good. Other castle like the 6098 sat like a lump on top of the baseplate. Would I prefer brick built? Sure, but for people with smaller collections some of those raised baseplates can really allow for some interesting and functional keeps. Too bad TLC does not use them the way we do. Just my thoughts on the much maligned raised baseplate. Remember I did say I would prefer brick built.

Will

Jedipawn · Post by **Jedipawn** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 6:42 am

True wlister, Good points all. I suppose it all depends on your style of building. I tend to prefer the old modular style myself. But ... I do conceed your point with vigor. BTW, nice save at the end;

Remember I did say I would prefer brick built.

I guess we have to put the whips and chains away. JK.

Jedipawn

timber_wolf899 · Post by **timber_wolf899** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 2:37 pm

I have to agree with Will as well. Oh i just LOVED 6086. IT had everything, awsome gatae, keep, great hall, postern gate........ only thing is i find myself copying it far more than i care to admit.

about 6090 the worst part IMHO was the "skinny" gatehouse. it looked great front on but from the side or back! i mean who makes a gatehouse thats what 4-6 studs deep! then again i fear the gate house in my latest moc is a bit overkill?

Frank

Mr. D · Post by **Mr. D** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:40 pm

I agree with you, Will; whole-heartedly.

Mr. D

Jedipawn · Post by **Jedipawn** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 8:51 pm

ok so 6086 was very nice... they got one right! Btw I think I came up with an interesting use for all the extra rased baseplates lieing around. I would bet that they can be used in landscaping, i.e. hills with a cover of plates to attact your trees and bushes to. mmm have to try that

jedipawn