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Subject:	Re: Fwd from a builder: Colors don't match, among other things!
Newsgroups:	lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego
Date:	Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:56:07 GMT
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> I just can't imagine that after 40+ years the cylindrical stud with the more or > less flat top has suddenly become difficult to manufacture. Is the LEGO company > de-evolving their technology? Lego has CONSTANTLY been perfecting the designs of pieces. Witness the hole in the minifig head; the slots in the sides of the Technic pin; etc., etc., etc. The camfering is another step in the ongoing development of product, though for what reason we don't know, and as you say may never. Which pieces in the MINIs are camfered? I bought a Mos Eisley and couldn't find it on any pieces. I have to say, after looking at the color differences, I'm disappointed but not going to stop buying Lego, even if they're permanent. I actually like the new colors better--but I don't like the fact they don't match what I've got. Peter

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		Re: Fwd from a builder: Colors don't match, among other things!
(...) I totally agree. What I didn't agree with was the logic being used to suggest why these changes were being made. I was trying to express my disbelief that changes were happening because parts were getting too difficult to manufacture. If these (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)

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		Re: Fwd from a builder: Colors don't match, among other things!
(...) Wouldn't you then also surmise that you'd have to round off the edges of the plates/bricks too? I just can't imagine that after 40+ years the cylindrical stud with the more or less flat top has suddenly become difficult to manufacture. Is the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)

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