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I want LEGOLD
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lugnet.dear-lego
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Wed, 9 Nov 2005 03:42:43 GMT
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In lugnet.color, Steve Chapple wrote:
> I decided to take a closer look at the gold bricks...
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/SRC/GEmTS2003/high.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/SRC/GEmTS2003/medium.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/SRC/GEmTS2003/low.jpg
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> These photos are of the regular and Duplo 50th anniversary
> bricks, along with a 1 ounce 24k gold coin (on the left)
> and a 1/2 ounce 22k gold coin (on the right). The 22k has
> a bit lighter color and more of a shine to it due to the
> silver content. It's hard to see in the photos with the
> gold reflecting the light, but although all four are
> different, the LEGO gold is a good approximation.
There's basically only three things I buy - with my discretionary
income - DVDs, LEGO, and Gold(&Silver), so these gold LEGO bricks
are a hit with me. I would however like to request/suggest that
TLC partner with the Royal Canadian (or a lesser) Mint and make
actual Gold LEGO bricks. Obviously 22k or less, as the pure 24k
would be too soft. I don't suppose the same molds could be used,
but "LEGOLD" would be a fantastic and unique addition to the
various gold collector coins available in the global marketplace.
The various size bricks and plates could equate to various weights.
ie. A 2x4 brick would be 1 troy ounce of gold, a 2x2 brick ½ ounce,
and a 1x2 brick ¼ ounce, while the plates would be in grams. That
is a 1x1 plate would contain 1 gram of gold, a 1x4 plate 4 grams, etc.
Do I expect my request/suggestion to be fulfilled? No, but this is
the place to let TLC know what we would like to see, and they can be
sure I would be buying as much “LEGOLD” as I possibly could afford.
SRC LUGNet #765
StRuCtures™ Bricksmith™
http://SRC.NorthComp.com
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| (...) If you are really interested in something like this, I recommend taking a look at some third-party custom-created castings. A talented member of BZPower, Flintsmith, has created some amazing collectibles in metal and precious metal (see (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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| They have definately made bricks and figs in silver before. I have seen them in LEGO brand shops (on chains as jewellery) A friend has a silver modulex brick on a chain too :) not sure if they have ever done the same in gold (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: 50th Gold Bricks
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| I decided to take a closer look at the gold bricks... (URL) photos are of the regular and Duplo 50th anniversary bricks, along with a 1 ounce 24k gold coin (on the left) and a 1/2 ounce 22k gold coin (on the right). The 22k has a bit lighter color (...) (19 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.color)
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