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Re: Nicely now. What do you think of the new colors?
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lugnet.lego, lugnet.general
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Thu, 15 Jan 2004 17:33:59 GMT
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In lugnet.lego, Jake McKee wrote:
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It’s only a couple of weeks in the new year, and it looks like it’s going to
be an interesting 2004!
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Yup, I am really excited about some of the new sets. Namely, that new Harry
Potter shack, looks very good as a source of house parts.
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Please understand that this is simply a fact/feeling/thought finding mission,
and does not mean that the decision to change colors is going to be changed.
Many of you have asked for the latest status information. There is nothing
new to report at this point. The color change is proceeding as planned, and
sets are rolling (and have already rolled) off the line with the new colors.
But I know that you don’t like this answer, so please use this opportunity
(as well as continuing to direct complaints and feedback through LEGO
Customer Service) as a way to have your voices heard.
Again, we are not changing the colors back, and from what I know now, we
aren’t considering it. This is an information gathering mission only.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Well, here’s my tiny little input on the matter of new colours:
I don’t hate them. In fact, I think there is room for the new grays - in space,
for instance, I don’t think they look bad at all.
But discontinuing colors? I’m not sure if I like that. Like many have said
before me, backwards compatibility is compromised once we’re no longer able to
use the older shades of gray. Sure, we can use new and old gray alongside - but
it just doesn’t look good to have mettallic gray in a castle wall. This means my
(our?) willingness to spend more in new LEGO is reduced, knowing that it will be
harder to mix it with the older parts in an aesthetically pleasant way.
Not to mention the “regular” consumer will probably perceive this colour change
as a loss of quality control - LEGO’s reputation is at stake.
So, cutting a long answer short: please don’t “dump” the old colours, they have
a place along the newer ones. Honest, they do.
Pedro
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| It's only a couple of weeks in the new year, and it looks like it's going to be an interesting 2004! I have a request, but before I go any further, let me say that personally, I understand the concerns surrounding the color changes. I know many of (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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