Petition: War Theme

[Lt. Col. Thok]

Okay, to sum up my feelings I'll say this - Indiana Jones is the closest Lego is going to get to full-scale warfare without using a twenty-foot pole. In other words, great idea, but little chance of it actually happening.

[Zzz]

I don't really understand people who want war toys. But it is just my opinion. I mean, I kind of understand the fascination of military power, violence as a workig solution to problems and the technical fascination of e.g. an aircraft carrier. But there is a thin line between romanticizing and actually showing the true face of war, which is the most ugliest thing someone can ever imagine. If you ever survived war and got away without losing your loved ones, parts of your body, having other injuries that will never heal or being raped- the psychic shock should bring you nightmares every night. The fascination people (especially in the US) get from the third Reich time is simply frightening and shocking to me. Toys that are based on this, or on other actual wars are not suitable for children.

Perhaps the fact that Hollywood cinema (which has a major influence on popular culture all over the world) is often crossing the thin line and showing war not as what it is actually, people associate it with fictional images which have nothing to do with the cruel reality.

Lego is actually doing a lot of war themes, where armed minifigs and vehicles fight each other. Take the Knights, Ninjas, Mars Mission, Star Wars and especially Exo Force as an example. Even if in WildWest, Indy or Pirates, things like treasure hunt is the main playground, the themes are driven by weapons and violence. Lego is doing pretty good in actually understanding not to cross any line (even if there were a lot complaints against the weapons in Exo Force)and sets up things in fantasy layouts. An actual war toy is the last thing I want to see from Lego and the last thing I expect.

BUT if it is about a future war theme which is not based on any actual event, I would be fine with it.

I am thinking about a futuristic Nintendo Wars meets Exo Force meets Star Wars meets Ghost in the Shell.

I would probably be interested.

If someone wants real war, MOC it! I like to see creations and scenes, cause I am grown up and know how to deal with it. Do I want my kids to play with it? Definetely NO. Just my three cent....

:-)