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Re: Number one request for LEGO
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lugnet.dear-lego
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Wed, 5 Jan 2000 22:39:46 GMT
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Mike Timm wrote:
> In lugnet.dear-lego, Mark Herzberg writes:
> > Great idea! However, my number one request would still be for the return of
> > classic Town sets. Also, I am wondering, is there any confirmation that LEGO
> > actually does just destory the molds when the piece goes out of production?
> > How about pieces that went out of production for a long time and then return.
> > Like the big Fabuland style boat that reappeared after nearly ten years in
> > 1998 and all those Fabuland pieces returning for 2000?
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> I was under the impression that they only intered the worn out molds in the
> foundations of thier new buildings, not just destroy them when the "current
> run" of parts is complete. My bet is that any viable molds are merely stored
> awhile for future use. Actually I was comparing the visored helmets from the
> new sets to some I just got from some 6009's. The newer helms didn't seem
> quite as crisp in a couple of places and had a couple slight ridges that the
> older ones didn't have. This is not noticeable except up close and I'm happy
> to finially get some of this style of helm for my armies. Especially as the
> new ones will be readily available for some time yet compared to doing auctions
> for the old ones..
> Mike
I'm praying for the discovery of the "slightly worn" classic window molds.....
Gary Istok
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| (...) I was under the impression that they only intered the worn out molds in the foundations of thier new buildings, not just destroy them when the "current run" of parts is complete. My bet is that any viable molds are merely stored awhile for (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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