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The Land Before Time => General Land Before Time => Topic started by: pokeplayer984 on August 09, 2008, 01:15:50 AM

Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: pokeplayer984 on August 09, 2008, 01:15:50 AM
I was walking around the Electronics area, and I found this little thing and took a picture of it with my cell phone.

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb237/pokeplayer984/SCCLBT.jpg)

(I know, the quality isn't perfect.  My phone camera isn't the best thing. :P:)

This is a carrying case for LBT movies.  The ones in this case are LBT 8 and 9.

I don't know what's up, but it's something, and it shows LBT isn't dead yet. :D

EDIT: Better picture posted.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: landbeforetimelover on August 09, 2008, 01:22:30 AM
"Watch on the Go"?  What is this?  I'm confused....... -_-
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: pokeplayer984 on August 09, 2008, 01:23:54 AM
Quote from: landbeforetimelover,Aug 8 2008 on  10:22 PM
"Watch on the Go"?  What is this?  I'm confused....... -_-
To be honest, I wish I knew.

EDIT:

Okay, I just Googled all the info on it I could and found nothing.  Then again, I'm not surprised.  This is a brand new item at my store and we usually get new stuff on launch day. (Sometimes a few hours before other stores.) Give it a few weeks and something might appear on the net. :)
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Petrie. on August 09, 2008, 06:42:37 AM
Most people put dvds in those leather cases on the go anyway, why would they need this?  Talk about scraping the bottom of the barrel if this is simply a dvd holder for travel.  :rolleyes:
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: pokeplayer984 on August 09, 2008, 11:27:29 AM
Quote from: Petrie,Aug 9 2008 on  03:42 AM
Most people put dvds in those leather cases on the go anyway, why would they need this?  Talk about scraping the bottom of the barrel if this is simply a dvd holder for travel.  :rolleyes:
Along with having LBT 8 and 9 in it apparently.  So, if you still haven't gotten those yet, here's your chance. :)
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Drake on August 09, 2008, 11:43:09 AM
I'd like to get those in that case. But I also don't want to since it would confirm my renewed interest in the series to my siblings and they're both at the point where they regard anything that is animated as being childish.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Mumbling on August 09, 2008, 11:47:27 AM
Quote from: Drake,Aug 9 2008 on  05:43 PM
I'd like to get those in that case. But I also don't want to since it would confirm my renewed interest in the series to my siblings and they're both at the point where they regard anything that is animated as being childish.
But.. If you could get them interested too, that would be fun right? I mean.. My brother thought everything was childish too, but I didn't really care. And now he happily watches with me sometimes.. ;)
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: pokeplayer984 on August 09, 2008, 11:53:07 AM
Quote from: Drake,Aug 9 2008 on  08:43 AM
I'd like to get those in that case. But I also don't want to since it would confirm my renewed interest in the series to my siblings and they're both at the point where they regard anything that is animated as being childish.
Screw what others think of LBT.  You like it?  Then watch it and don't care what they think.  They're the ones missing out on something great.

Also, if everything animated is considered childish, then that would make things like Family Guy childish, and they have proven to be anything but that. :D
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Drake on August 09, 2008, 12:18:36 PM
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But.. If you could get them interested too, that would be fun right?

It would be nice, but so far I've minimal success in getting them interested in the stuff I like.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Mumbling on August 09, 2008, 12:39:38 PM
Well.. That's not so nice. I guess, with me it's easier because I keep on singing along songs, until they know it too. And when they get interested in those songs they get interested in movie :p That was how it went for me.. somehow.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Kor on August 09, 2008, 12:45:20 PM
That is the general American (no idea of Europe or other parts of the world) that anything animated is strictly childish and for kids only.   Such folks would likely be surprised at the fact some animated movies & tv series are done with an adult audience in mind, likely only in japan where, from what little I know of their culture, animated stuff does not have the stigma it does in other parts of the world or us.  

And that does not count the +18 only naughty animated stuff that is out there & done by some professional places (again likely mostly or only in Japan.   I'm not an anime expert, just have some knowledge I've picked up.

One of the benefits of being old.   :p
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Drake on August 09, 2008, 01:58:29 PM
Yeah, I dislike that part of American culture. Animation isn't much different from live-action.

I do know that some of the shows in Japan that are targeted at young audiences would probably get a PG-13 rating if they were translated and shown in their whole entirity over here.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Cancerian Tiger on August 09, 2008, 11:21:52 PM
In regards to animated entertainment being so-called "childish," that is total BS.  Stereotypes are only believed by ignorant folks and should not be followed <_<.  Heck, I'll be ninety(hopefully) and still be spewing Pepsi out of my sniffer from laughing at Tom and Jerry :lol!  Bottom line:  Be yourself, embrace yourself, and don't give a crap what anyone else thinks of ya :nyah.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: pokeplayer984 on August 10, 2008, 12:23:45 AM
Getting back on topic with the case, I took a closer look and it definitely has LBT 8 & 9 in it.  It also has an Activity Book inside.  That will be something fun for kids. :)
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Drake on August 10, 2008, 01:23:17 AM
Good, I need (perhaps that's not the best choice of word) both of those. I would really like to get Land Before Time 5 though since it's the movie that features Chomper's return.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Kor on August 10, 2008, 10:28:46 AM
I liked those 3 movies, 5, 8 & 9.    I guess the activity book is something kids can do after they've watched the movies and still want something to do, or their parents want to keep them quiet.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: rosie on August 10, 2008, 10:58:27 PM
I am going to look for it at Walmart.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: landbeforetimelover on August 11, 2008, 12:53:49 AM
Sorry but this is a poor excuse for something new.  It's almost as useless as having a VCR or DVD player with a handle for portability when they're not portable or heavy! :blink:
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: pokeplayer984 on August 11, 2008, 01:20:00 AM
Quote from: landbeforetimelover,Aug 10 2008 on  09:53 PM
Sorry but this is a poor excuse for something new.  It's almost as useless as having a VCR or DVD player with a handle for portability when they're not portable or heavy! :blink:
Good or poor, something new for LBT shows it's not dead yet. :P:
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: kjeldo on August 11, 2008, 03:14:56 PM
that is a good sign,
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Malte279 on August 14, 2008, 05:56:28 PM
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Screw what others think of LBT. You like it? Then watch it and don't care what they think. They're the ones missing out on something great.
I won't pretend not to be an LBT fan in public. If anyone asks me I won't deny it and I have been drawing LBT characters in places where others can see me doing it. However, I won't go around forcing my LBT enthusiasm down anyone's throat by wearing LBT T-shirts, marks reading "I love the land before time", or items which I may display in my personal collection but not brandish in public.
Members of this very community here have expressed dislike for some products, or characters, or even fans of particular products or characters. Members of this very community here have expressed their dislike of movies which they regard as "childish". For example, I could name members of this community (I won't give names though) who would definitely wrinkle their noses and hold prejudices against someone wearing a Barney T-Shirt (does purple dinosaur sound familiar to anyone?). By what right could we demand more tolerance about our enthusiasm for LBT than we are willing to give to enthusiasts of other franchises?
I am also a holder of prejudices.
If I saw some grownup with a Barney T-Shirt in public I would consider him no less strange than others would consider me as strange if I was wearing a Chomper T-Shirt.
My point is that I would not hide my LBT enthusiasm, but neither enforce it on anyone by walking around in or with LBT merchandise all the time. I could not blame anyone for considering me a weirdo (in a negative sense of the term) if I did. It is a good thing to go your own way and be an individualist, but it is a bad thing not to pay any attention at all to what other people will think of you.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: landbeforetimelover on August 14, 2008, 09:38:33 PM
Malte, just curious but would you consider an LBT background on a school laptop in the same manner you consider an LBT t-shirt worn in public?
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Kor on August 15, 2008, 03:44:00 AM
I guess you won't be getting a Littlefoot tatto on your fore-arm in the near future then?  :p
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Malte279 on August 15, 2008, 06:14:31 AM
I won't get that tattoo, but I'm also generally opposed to the idea of a tattoo on my body; no matter the motive.
As for the laptop desktop I would not consider it on the same level as a T-shirt which the others can't avoid seeing. Personally I won't use an LBT desktop, but if anyone did I would not consider that forcing LBT down anybody else's throat. This is just my opinion though.
In any case if you do use such a laptop desktop in public you are likely to be asked by some people about it. If you don't have a problem with that (or with people talking about it behind your back) there is no reason for you not to use it I think.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Cancerian Tiger on August 15, 2008, 11:48:56 PM
I will once again emphasize my attitude toward society's norms and stereotypes: As a true believer in freedom of self-expression and individuality, I don't give a rat's toot what folks think of me.  If they wish to laugh at me 'cuz I have an LBT desktop, that's their problem and not mine.  Having been the kid everybody loved to pick on, I learned long ago to just block it out, stand up for your convictions and be true to yourself.  I would rather get beat up for liking something rather than pretend to be a hater.  Anyhoo, this is really beginning to get off-topic...
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Malte279 on August 16, 2008, 05:17:02 AM
I think it is important to find a good balance. Of course it is of major importance to be who you are and not pretend to be someone else (and this in my opinion would include picking a desktop of your choice). However, it is also harmful not to care at all about the opinions of others. Much as we would like to think of ourselves as the most tolerant people in the world, we are not and we should not expect a degree of tolerance for us which we wouldn't be willing to give ourselves. I brought up the example of Barney before, a character about which several members of our community have expressed outright disgust. I don't know that character except from some pictures.
But now imagine somebody coming towards you wearing a Barney T-Shirt, singing a Barney melody (if there are any), and talking about Barney all the time. I'm quite sure that in spite of our own LBT enthusiasm being regarded as weird by many most of us would keep some distance from somebody who came along in that manner. It would be the same if we came along in that fashion. We must give people a chance to get to know us without hiding our LBT interest but without pushing it forward all the time. If people know you (and like you) a bit they will be much more ready to accept LBT enthusiasm which would keep them at distance if it was pushed forward before they knew anything else about you.
We should not try to distance ourselves from anyone else by thinking that anyone will have a problem with our enthusiasm for LBT. If we do that WE are the ones contributing to make our own lives more miserable than they need to be. People are more ready to accept and possibly even cherish and in some rare cases perhaps even share our interest if we offer it along with other parts of our personalities in bits and pieces rather than slapping it through their faces like a wet towel.
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Petrie. on August 16, 2008, 06:45:01 AM
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I will once again emphasize my attitude toward society's norms and stereotypes: As a true believer in freedom of self-expression and individuality, I don't give a rat's toot what folks think of me.

That's honestly as dangerous as being a blind follower.  You should care because your life/future/job can depend on how you present yourself to individuals.  Ignoring the norms of society is a recipe for trouble.  You need to find a balance as Malte has said.

And all this talk about the purple dinosaur-wannabe makes me want to  :bang  :bang  :bang   :lol
Title: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Cancerian Tiger on August 16, 2008, 10:31:32 AM
Quote from: Petrie,Aug 16 2008 on  05:45 AM
That's honestly as dangerous as being a blind follower.  You should care because your life/future/job can depend on how you present yourself to individuals.  Ignoring the norms of society is a recipe for trouble.  You need to find a balance as Malte has said.

 
Uh, oh.  I guess I did not clarify myself too well once again :bang.  As far as a career and dealing with folks go, I understand and do practice restraint(or more appropriately professionalism) against being too blunt.  I know how to only express my good qualities when I need to.  I also do not try to impose my interests and opinions onto others; I'd rather debate different views than try to "convert" others to what I believe is right or wrong.  What I meant by not following society's norms is that I don't want to put up a front and be like everyone else for the sole sake of being liked.  Sure, laws are something to be followed in order to keep the peace, but norms like the one about carrying toy-sized pooches in big handbags just for the sake of being fashionable are downright ridiculous to follow <_<.  I like folks to accept me for the real and down-to-earth me, not a facade :yes.  That's the message I had intended to convey in my last post.  Sorry I misrepresented my outlook on norms :slap  :bang.
Title: Re: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: ImpracticalDino on September 22, 2019, 03:13:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/59pBEXh.jpg)

Restored!

I tried searching online for this type of item, and I came up with nothing as well even more than a decade after this picture was taken. Hmm...

Tagging @Mumbling for obvious reasons... :p
Title: Re: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: pokeplayer984 on September 28, 2019, 07:29:33 PM
^^I found one a lot like it.  It's not the exact item, but this shows it was a thing.

https://www.amazon.com/Land-Before-Time-Discovery-Friendship/dp/B01M5ISS6S

Guess this has become one of LBT's rarer items now. :thinking
Title: Re: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: Mumbling on September 29, 2019, 03:57:57 AM
Awesome, thanks for the find :D
Title: Re: New LBT Carry Case
Post by: ImpracticalDino on September 29, 2019, 06:05:58 PM

^^I found one a lot like it.  It's not the exact item, but this shows it was a thing.

https://www.amazon.com/Land-Before-Time-Discovery-Friendship/dp/B01M5ISS6S

Guess this has become one of LBT's rarer items now. :thinking

I found the exact item in the photo I restored! :DD

Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/Land-Before-Time-Dino-Riffic-Adventures/dp/B001AK3S7G