def Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 Not a news piece, but a funny blog post. http://www.danielbowen.com/2010/02/04/adults-only-lego/ “Not for sale to persons under the age of 16. By placing an order for this product, you declare that you are 16 years of age or over. This item must be used responsibly and appropriately.” No, son, you're just not legally ready for this toy. Quote
Sandy Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 Apparently someone's taking the appropriate age suggestions a bit too seriously. "But he's only fifteen, he might swallow the tiny parts!" Quote
Dennimator Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) That explains why the FBI was after me for 2 months after I built my Café Corner when I was 14... Edited February 6, 2010 by Dennimator Quote
Zorbas Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 That's why the seller asked for my I.D when I bought it last week. It all makes sense now. A comment from that page: Stuff that, I am going to chew the hell out of those pieces. Bada$$ outlaw! Quote
Ralph_S Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 Seriously, I suspect it's because of the price. They might want to have some confirmation that whoever is buying a £355 LEGO set isn't some kid using his or her parents' credit card. Cheers, Ralph Quote
mikey Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 Maybe they are worried a minor might get hold of this and MOC some kind of immitation firearm from the parts? Seriously, Amazon do not allow anyone under the age of 18 to place an order without 'supervision', so the whole statement (and price) is laughable! Quote
vexorian Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 Seriously, I suspect it's because of the price. They might want to have some confirmation that whoever is buying a £355 LEGO set isn't some kid using his or her parents' credit card. Cheers, Ralph Then they'd ask for a 18 years old, wouldn't they? Quote
Ralph_S Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 Then they'd ask for a 18 years old, wouldn't they? I don't know. Doesn't that depend on your bank? Is it legally not possible to get a credit card if you're younger than 18 no matter where you are? Cheers, Ralph Quote
mikey Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 I don't know. Doesn't that depend on your bank? Is it legally not possible to get a credit card if you're younger than 18 no matter where you are? Cheers, Ralph In the UK it is not possible for anyone under the age of 18 to get a credit card, although with a adult guarantor a minor could enter into a Hire Purchase agreement. But it is quite clear that a Credit Card contract can not be entered into if the applucant is a minor. Quote
dr_spock Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 In my jurisdiction 16 is not considered an adult. It wouldn't be adult only Lego here. Someone may have confused the 16+ on the box with video game ratings rules where you can't sell to someone below the age of the rating on the product. I guess cafe corner could be rated teen mature as there is a hotel and the mini-figs could be doing something naughty in the rooms. Quote
def Posted February 6, 2010 Author Posted February 6, 2010 In the UK it is not possible for anyone under the age of 18 to get a credit card, although with a adult guarantor a minor could enter into a Hire Purchase agreement. But it is quite clear that a Credit Card contract can not be entered into if the applucant is a minor. Unfortunately, you and Ralph are missing all that is funny about this. It's not about Amazon regulations or credit cards. The company has officially proclaimed it Adults-only. "This item must be used responsibly and appropriately" Do you really think 15 year olds will use this item irresponsibly and inappropriately? It seems to me an obvious screw-up between the tech side and the promotion side. You folks can make it about credit cards and national Internet ordering if you like Quote
Sumendar Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 Well, giving Cafe Corner to a minor could lead to life-long addiction, must protect the children from that you understand. Quote
mikey Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 Unfortunately, you and Ralph are missing all that is funny about this.... Do you really think 15 year olds will use this item irresponsibly and inappropriately? ... not really... Maybe they are worried a minor might get hold of this and MOC some kind of immitation firearm from the parts?... Quote
Dennimator Posted February 7, 2010 Posted February 7, 2010 not really... As def said, you are clearly missing the funny part of it. Quote
RileyC Posted February 7, 2010 Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) Damn it I cant buy it! Edited February 7, 2010 by Roncanator Quote
k_peek_2000 Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 That is freakin awesome! It's like getting mad at little kids for buying legos at the lego store. XD Quote
Big Cam Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 That's really funny, I'm guessing Amazon just slaps the same message on anything depending on the age suggestion the product comes with. Quote
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