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Re: I want LEGOLD
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lugnet.dear-lego
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Mon, 23 Jan 2006 04:03:23 GMT
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Kelly McKiernan wrote:
> In lugnet.dear-lego, Steve Chapple wrote:
> > 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
> > >
> > > 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.
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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 <http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=102366
> here> and <http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=562631 here> for
> examples). Bram Lambrecht also at one time created metal key chain bricks.
> I'm sure there are others that would be willing to work on a commission
> basis.
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> LEGO has also been known to produce limited editions of true precious metal
> collectibles (mostly for contests: see
> <http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=1428 here>,
> <http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=1 here> and
> <http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=916 here>, for example).
> {Kelly}
While custom work is nice, I'd prefer something from TLC (like the masks).
I realize my idea above is not practical, but it sure would be nice...
SRC LUGNet #765
StRuCtures™ Bricksmith™
http://SRC.NorthComp.com
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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) (...) (21 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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