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Re: Bring back the old
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lugnet.dear-lego
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Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:30:54 GMT
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Lindsay,
> I think it's more that they don't want to invest in a new mold--which
> has been fairly well established as being a lengthy and costly process--
> for a relatively limited-circulation (yes, limited!) item. But as far
> as I know it's the only part from 928/etc that's not still in manufacture.
> I'd be perfectly happy if they replaced it with a newer helmet.
Indeed. I don't know if they have the old style mold or not. Is the Cyprus
Tree mold new or the original? DO they have multiples of molds of various parts?
> Now, if they decided to release a lot of sets that use that old helmet,
> that might make it cost-effective--but not for one Legends release.
> I get the sense that Brad doesn't have that level of pull on resources
> just yet.
Right.
Scott S.
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| (...) I believe I remember reading either Jake or Brad say that the Cypress was the original mold. The problem with the old helmets is that they're too fragile. --Bill. (24 years ago, 27-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| (...) I think it's more that they don't want to invest in a new mold--which has been fairly well established as being a lengthy and costly process-- for a relatively limited-circulation (yes, limited!) item. But as far as I know it's the only part (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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