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In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford writes:
> In lugnet.general, Chris Maddison writes:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I was pondering an interesting thought earlier. I'll open it to all of you too.
> >
> > What one (or more) piece(s), NOT yet made (i.e., no mold has ever existed
> > for it) would you like to see LEGO make? Simple question. And no, existing
> > parts in off colors don't count. No pink pitchforks and such. ;-)
>
> My vote would be for a moritorium on new parts for at least the next 3 to 5
> years.
???
>
> Does this sound like nonsense?
Yes. Utter and complete. How about a new line of windows perhaps? Personally,
I could think of dozens new train parts that would enhance trains greatly.
Perhaps. But I think the biggest problem
> today isn't a lack of new parts, it's a glut of new parts.
Glut of new parts? Sorry, can't parse.
It would be so
> nice to see old existing parts used in ever new and exciting ways. This is
> always what makes models built by LEGO fans so interesting. They are
> *forced* to use existing parts. They can't very well make molds for a part
> they think they need. They make do with what they have.
What a silly thing to say. The parts about what you speak were new at one time!
>
> "Maximum utilization of available resources."
Well, TLC has the resources to create new molds, so how exactly does this quote
apply?
>
> This is what separates the master builders from those who can accurately
> align bricks at 90 degrees to each other and push down.
Seems like you want your cake and eat it, too. On one hand, you want specialty
elements used in new and creative ways, yet on the other you want a moritorium
on creating those new elements which could be used in new and creative ways in
the future.
What you're saying doesn't make any sense to me at all.
-John
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| (...) My apologies. I spelled it wrong. It should be: moratorium - a suspension of activity (...) Star Wars Harry Potter Bionicle Jack Stone Dinosaurs They are all loaded with new parts. Was every one of those molds necessary? From what we've been (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| (...) My vote would be for a moritorium on new parts for at least the next 3 to 5 years. Does this sound like nonsense? Perhaps. But I think the biggest problem today isn't a lack of new parts, it's a glut of new parts. It would be so nice to see (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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