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Re: Bring back the old
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lugnet.dear-lego
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Sat, 30 Mar 2002 04:35:43 GMT
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Michael Dallaston writes:
> In lugnet.dear-lego, William R. Ward writes:
> > "Scott E. Sanburn" <ls_ses@hotmail.com> writes:
> > > I see. The ole style of helmets is too fragile? Hmmm... I guess I was pretty
> > > good for them, most of mine are still together. : )
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> > The chin-straps are notorious for breaking. The new style is so
> > similar it seems unlikely that most people would even notice.
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> > --Bill.
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> I'm sure we've had this discussion before, and as with most things I'm
> probably in the minority, but for me those thin helmets were/are as integral
> to classic space as the planet insignia or the indomitable smiley faces. If
> there is no other choice other than chunky helmets, I'd rather have a
> Futuron or Blacktron Legend, because I really don't think those new helmets
> look right without a visor on 'em.
I agree 100% from the aesthetic standpoint--I'd *love* to have the older
style helmets. But I somehow don't think that mold is likely to see
service again. (I hope beyond hope that I am wrong!)
But yes, Classic Space without the older helmets--even the "version 1-bis"
helmet with a slight chin jut--would just be odd.
LFB
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| (...) I'm sure we've had this discussion before, and as with most things I'm probably in the minority, but for me those thin helmets were/are as integral to classic space as the planet insignia or the indomitable smiley faces. If there is no other (...) (23 years ago, 28-Mar-02, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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