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Why are we still talking about this? From a corporate view, they are not going to change thousands upon thousands of dollars of material to satisfy a mere 15% (I think it was stated?) that are AFOLs. I fail to see why we must continue this pointless (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Do not agree with the letter, and actively prefer the new greys. Jacob Davies (28), Oakland, CA, $2-5k yearly. (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I strongly disagree with this letter. The more colors the better. LEGO must innovate to stay alive. Kevin L Clague 2260 Hartle Ave #201 Owatonna, MN 55060 $1500/year in LEGO (technic and mindstorms) Co-authored in three books on LEGO robotics. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I partially agree with this letter. Daniel Jackson (14), Alaska USA. I would love to have the original colors back, as well as see the new colors in some sets. I want the original colors to be the iprimary/i colors. The new colors are fine for the (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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I strongly agree with the letter, especially after buying my first 2004 set last week. Rose Mother of two boys and wife of a large Lego purchaser (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I agree to the above letter. James Brink (26), Michigan, USA, $1000+ for pre-color change sets in 2003, $50 for post-color change sets. I'm still a fan of LEGO, just not much of a customer anymore :( (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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David Chapman Adams (13) Richmond, VA, USA, I do not make a certain amount of money and thus do not have a certain budget for Legos. (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I do support this letter. Martin Legault, Canada. Spent a hole bunch of money in 2004 to buy the last batch of old color. Nothing on 2004 set where new color are predominant. Planned budget for 2005, not much. (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) You know, I care about color but I don't read the new Color newsgroup. I do read Trains and Space though, and a major issue like this has to do with lots of newsgroups, thus the crosspost. There is a lot of stuff I am interested in, but that (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, FTX)
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I agree and sign below: Mark Bellis (31), Derby (UK). 2003 expenditure £2227 including £80 of SYSTEM light grey plates. 2004 expenditure £3415 including £830 of SYSTEM light grey plates. 2005 expenditure so far £678 of SYSTEM dark grey plates and (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Matt Chiles (33), Centerville, WA, USA, $500+ pre 2004, $50 in 2004 (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I would suggest cancelling this entire thread, and finalising the wording before re-posting. ROSCO (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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In lugnet.color, Reinhard "Ben" Beneke wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Then not to point this out, but when people sign 'petitions', they are usually under the impression that the petition they sign is the one that is going to be received. By (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) I was just starting to acumulate old brown bricks too! I sign! Daniel Warren (23), Canada, $2500 - $3000 since '03 (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Thanks for this input, Kelly! Of course the authors of the letter had not the intention to speak for all AFOLs. This is in fact a (minor) mistranslation. It will be fixed before the letter is handed out to Jan. Kind Regards, Ben (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) * snip * A couple of quick observations, if you don't mind. 1. Capitalize the "we" in the first paragraph. 2. No need to define the AFOL acronym if it isn't used in the remaining body of the letter. Leave the Adult Fans of LEGO as a complete (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I DO NOT agree with this letter. Ross Crawford, 40, budget au$2500+ before 2004, about the same in 2004. And will probably increase in 2005 with the new Technic releases. (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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"Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <ben@1000steine.SPAM-block.com> wrote in message news:IAJ2zM.5C3@lugnet.com... (...) I also strongly disagree to the above letter and can assure you that it does NOT speak for all AFOL's Average yearly spend on Lego prior to (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I recently picked up the Mission to Mars (7469) at etoys.com for 1/2 off ($15). It has about 125 old grey pieces in various shapes, and sizes. Hope this helps (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.color)
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I didn't snip anything, so this whole post is rather long... (...) In essence, your objection is simple; you do not care for the new colors. Your reasons may be complex and numerous, but if your intent is to communicate your displeasure, then an (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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