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Re: LEGO Ambassadors Status Report - Summer 2007
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Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:20:32 GMT
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Well it’s time for my semi-annual rant on LEGO Windows...
I do hope the LEGO Ambassadors Issues List contains the problem of there NOT
being a LEGO window system since 1987 (when most of the 9 classic LEGO windows
were retired).
With the worst kept secret about not replacing the glue machine for the 2x2
classic windows and the danger of last white 2x2 windows disappearing forever
from the LEGO Shop-At-Home (we haven’t seen ANY 2x2 windows in any LEGO sets in
a few years now), I do hope that TLG has some plans in regards to this problem.
The new CAFE CORNER set was a wonderful design, but what a hodgepodge of fake
windows. Even the LEGO Designers have been complaining about this problem.
I have to give AFOL’s credit on creative ways to “make” windows, since there are
no longer a matching variety to actually choose from. I was at the NMRA Train
Show in Detroit yesterday, and the interesting ways that AFOLs have come up with
to overcome the handicap of a lack of LEGO windows, was quite a sight to behold.
But when I see windows made with clear bricks and antennas, it becomes another
irritating reminder of what is missing in the over 13,000 part LEGO element
assortment.
But with the TOY OF THE CENTURY having only a few non-matching windows to choose
from for building (and the possibility of the popular 2x2 window disappearing
from the scene), it really is a shame.
Another problem is a the very limited “system” in sloped bricks. Thank God for
Bricklink, otherwise we would only ever see intricate sloped roofs on houses in
red or black.
Sorry to rant, but it had to be said!
Cheers,
Gary Istok
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| (...) A very good point. I was just thinking the other day about how there's no good way to model the most common types of windows one sees in real houses. The only commonly available windows from LEGO today are the 1x4x3 shape, whereas in real life (...) (17 years ago, 31-Jul-07, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| Hello all, Well, you asked for us to provide you with Status Reports, so here goes: The LEGO Ambassador Program is currently in the process of moving to a new Server. While this does not affect fans in any way, it certainly affects us and the (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jul-07, to lugnet.ambassadors, FTX) !
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