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Subject: 
Flimsy weapons
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lugnet.castle
Date: 
Thu, 23 Mar 2000 01:24:47 GMT
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I just got three of the new Castle sets, and there's something I feel needs
addressed.  The swords, both silver and grey, are VERY flimsy.  I don't know
if this is the way it's been for a while, because I haven't bought a castle
set in a while.  I remember the days of old when swords were rock-hard and
very high quality.  Once again Juniorization hits us, trading in solid war
weapons for poker sticks.  Anyone else feel this sucks too?  Well, let's have
it.
-Chris



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  Re: Flimsy weapons
 
(...) i also noticed this today comparing old euro style suits of armour to the newer samurai armour element. the older ones are much shinier and of a harder plastic. your observation is correct. sad... later ~ craig~ (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
  Re: Flimsy weapons
 
(...) They have been making the swords out of this "softer" plastic for a few years now, they had started sometime before nov 1995 (the end of my "dark ages"). I had never broke any of the old ones as I only had a few and any lose meant less to play (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)

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