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Less-Common Colors
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lugnet.faq
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Mon, 20 Sep 1999 14:37:31 GMT
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I've always been curious as to why green and brown pieces have always been
relatively uncommon; I realize that it now probably has to do with the higher
production costs associated with adding a color scheme to existing parts;
however, what I am really interested in is why green and brown bricks have not,
historically, been more extensively used; was it an issue with dyes? Were the
ingredients in the dyes too expensive to make it cost effective?
Any info. would be appreciated.
sincerely,
James Simpson
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| (...) The historical answer "green and brown (and a few other colors) can be easily used for military models, and LEGO is non-violent, so green and brown aren't allowed, except in limited situations". I don't think the cost of production was a real (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.faq)
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