Talk:Lite-Brite

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Contents 1 Image description inaccurate 2 That '70s Show reference 3 Knockoff Brands 4 2007 Boston magnetic light scare 5 Method of fun heading 6 Jingles

[edit] Image description inaccurate

The description underneath the image shown for Lite-Brite, states that it is "A 1980s version of the classic 1960s Lite-Brite toy.", yet underneath the toy is piece of cardboard with characters from the Disney film "Monsters, Inc.", which was released in December 2001. Am I missing something here, or is this incorrect?Vegetable4 23:15, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

I went to the talk page for the image and it says "Yeah but that was just something else I was ebaying along with my Lite Brite, The Lite Brite itself is one of the 1980s models". What's under looks like extra templates, like an expansion pack. --24.74.36.191 (talk) 06:31, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] That '70s Show reference

That 70's show referenced Lite-Brite shortly in Episode 112 - The Best Christmas Ever with Kelso making a comment regarding Lite-Brite being a very good gift. --70.121.225.65 09:27, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Knockoff Brands

Don't forget it's cheap knockoff Peg-A-Lite—Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.248.114.49 (talk • contribs)

[edit] 2007 Boston magnetic light scare

The devices were made of circuit boards with LED's and a battery. I don't see how that's similar to a Lite-Brite. To say that it is would mean that all LED signs are also similar to Lite-Brites, as their constructions are essentially the same. Also, the grid for the pegs in a Lite-Brite is made so that making straight lines is pretty hard to do, and the suspected devices are composed almost entirely of straight lines. Maybe remove that section under advertising? --TheFlamingoKing 01:05, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

I disagree. While the general public is unfamiliar with "leds", most people will quickly understand the device when it's compared to a Lite-Brite. For the most part, the concept is identical: Display a picture that's constructed of smaller, peg-sized lights of multiple colors. -- Eptin 03:07, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

To add to Eptin's comment - many in the media referred to the devices as similar to a Lite-Brite. An honest quixtar ibo 03:12, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

I think its appropriate to mention it because many media outlets, particularly ones which were criitical of the official response, refered to the devices as "lite brites". The Boston Phoenix ran a story about it entitled "When inadvertent lite brite terrorists attack!" —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.63.24.84 (talk) 15:39, 3 February 2007 (UTC).

It should be mentioned in the article in some way, regardless. 211.30.71.59 09:49, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Seconded. -Alex 01:22, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Method of fun heading

Surely a more accurate heading can be used than "Method of fun" - why not "Mode of Operation" or "Description"? -Alex 01:51, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Agreed- I'm going to change it to "Description"--DJsunkid 04:59, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Jingles

I recall it as "Turn on the magic of shining light." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.126.35.84 (talk) 04:58, 8 December 2007 (UTC)