Could we maybe get the first one in players' hands before talking about all the amazing possibilities for the second one?

I think forum-mind has affected most folks here into thinking that the people who frequent sites like this are the norm. We are not. On video game sites like this, LBP is a highly debated topic. To the general populace who make up 99% of the game buying world, it's not even a blip on the horizon, and even when it releases, it will be a VERY hard game to portray to potential buyers. Can you really illustrate what the hell it's about in a 30 second commercial? I've been anticipating this game since it was announced, but I'm not even entirely sure what the hell is going on with it.

If you relate it in terms of "what percentage of forum readers will buy it", then yes, it should be quite successful.

If you look in terms of "sales to the public at large" it will be significantly less impressive. It's a distinctly different game, which may be tough to introduce to the mass markets.

Ok I think it will be huge.

Reasons:
Community (It forces people to share content, download and play and also rate maps made by other players) this creates community and endless fun.

Customizable maps, having something made by you is more fun than just going through the game.

Multi player (Home integration) you can play with friends online and offline which also gives this game a different and better appeal (When I saw the video where one player can slap another player character I though man thats funny, I cant wait to slap XxDansonxX - a PSN friend -)

What a smart move from sony, LBP is a casual game which target global market. it will be very impressive

Should do well on sales and user content. I just hope that they allow user mods to change the sackboys to something else and it would be perfect for me.

LBP is a game that appeals strongly to a group of people that aren't going to go out and buy PS3's just to own it.  The PS3 doesn't have a catalog of similar games to back it up.  I expect it to be a better selling version of an ICO game.  People will talk about how neat and great a game it is, but it won't be a blockbuster.  I think the only thing that is going to cause it to make alot less money than it was going to make is the massive increase in the marketing budget for the game.

I give that post a 9.5.

LBP Will be huge.

i know obieslut does. he thinks it will be huge.

well its the game i am most hyped for.

Voodoo dolls won't appeal to many casuals.

*stab stab stab* Make it good or I'll *stab stab stab*

Worry not, if the game turns out bad, the developers will feel the thousand needles pain.

don't worry, they are quite alot talented people in the ps3 community.

some levels will be world famous, considering there is a rank systems :)