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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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Fri, 16 Jan 2004 14:53:42 GMT
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Jake, here are my thoughts about the color change:
I have already purchased new sets utilizing the new colors and I would have to
say that the new light gray looks really good compared to the old light gray.
It looks a lot brighter compared to the old. The new brown looks lighter than
the old brown as well. The new dark grey, however, does not even look gray. As
many have already mentioned, it looks like gunmetal gray with a blue tint in the
color.
The reason I am upset about this change in comparison with other changes made by
Lego in the past is simple: Other changes in the past still fit in with the
Lego philosophy of backwards compatibility. Since the original brick was first
produced with the studs and tubes, all Lego parts have worked with other Lego
parts. Even the new “action figure” parts of recent years will still attach to
a regular Lego part.
When it comes to color, there have been slight variations over the years, but
never a wholesale change in existing colors.
Over the years, I have always been proud of the fact that parts made in 1975
will still function and LOOK just like the parts bought in 2003. I have always
thought that this backwards compatibility was the underlying reason for The Lego
Companies success over the years and the main reason why so many adults still
love the product and continue to spend thousands of dollars a year purchasing
it.
Now in 2004 backwards compatibility is a thing of the past and we are nervously
waiting for the next “change” to occur.
I can understand the “powers that be” wanting to make all the colors come “in
line” as far as a color pallet is concerned, but the consequences were not well
thought out. I strongly urge Lego to take back this change!
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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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