TURNING TO TIE-INS, LEGO THINKS BEYOND THE BRICK.


	TURNING TO TIE-INS, LEGO THINKS BEYOND THE BRICK.
ellington
9-7-2009 11:59 PM
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ellington says:
A DANISH PLANT OF LEGO .WHICH NEVER MOVED ANY MANUFACTURING TO CHINA.
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9-8-2009 5:13 AM
thisnamecantbetaken
The Danes don't believe in outsourcing. Especially when and if that outsourcing uses underpaid or slave workers, or kids. Money can actually be made, without compromising morals. .
http://www.hahastop.com/pictures/Strength_Of_Legos.htm
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