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(...) well, this cheaper plastic does make these elements easier to modify. (paint and carve) and because they're so cheap; they deserve it! i'm cutting up my newer long axes to make neat spears in protest! i can at least pretend TLC is making cool (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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In lugnet.castle, Shiri Dori writes: <snip> (...) </snip> Believe me, there's a difference. The older ones are much thicker, and maybe even made out of a different type of plastic. The new ones also have a little texture on them. I've broken a few (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wow, it's not just me...I thought it was because I was bigger and stronger now or something. (...) Well, the shinier is actually because (for whatever reason) the samurai armor has a little bit of texture to it...I discovered this when I was (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Huh? What's the dif. between old-timer broadswords ("longswords") and today's? They're just the same, aren't they? Armor, now that's another issue... -Shiri (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) 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)
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(...) Good ideas, Dylan. This would, IMO, appeal to the youngin's, because there's lots of big things, and it would also be nice for us AFOL's. I'd buy it. Plus, TLG would be happy because they can save money by using big pieces. With all those (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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Aaron West wrote in message ... (...) the (...) Roman (...) inspiration (...) think (...) of (...) said (...) Why (...) teach (...) not (...) do (...) Well, if Lego Inc. is going to continue targeting younger audiences with bigger pieces, milder (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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I just got off the phone with Shop at Home, and they have 5135 (Royal Knights) Accessory Pack in! They don't have a lot, so you'd better get them while you can! For a picture, go here: (URL) Jeff (25 years ago, 22-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Can (...) Yeah, it comes with the Fire Breathing Fortress. That's where I got mine. Chris (25 years ago, 22-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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