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(...) Awesome thinking and writing there! :-) And a welcome distraction from, say other way of looking at the ongoing disregard of TLG. Of course, the ongoing changes *are* quite serious, but in time I'm sure most fans of LEGO® will get over it. (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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First, I'd like to say a special thank you to Jake for clarifying this issue at hand. My opinion on this? 'Classic colors' = Classic Coke 'Replacement colors' = New Coke What's going here Lego? Ritvik got you a little scared? Maybe you're feeling (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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The Classic Castle Team is proud to announce our first building contest: The Colossal Castle Contest. (URL) This contest is a bit different than other contests. We have a variety of categories each with one prize for the winner. Some categories (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, FTX) !!
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I hereby nominate Richie Dulin for a Pulitzer. Made out of Lego. In the "new colors." :-) onedaycnn (sid) (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Me too. John Henry Kruer, 14 (2 URLs) >> (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) The three colors that we know have changed (from the new 2004 SW sets, which I and others have) are Light Grey, Dark Grey, and Brown. Someone on fbtb.net (Gareth, the guy who first posted there about the color change and alleged stud change) (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) If you do this, make sure that you consult with the "fans" (specificly lugnet) as to which pieces should be manufactured (if this is going to be a special run for bulk only then you should be making the parts that people actually want) Or if (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Bricks and stones may break our bones... (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Although i am opposed to Richard's use of language, i think it was almost necessary... He has gained the spotlight and his post is being read by many. He provided a very valid arguement and wanted many people to listen to it. However, it is one that (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, and a lot of AFOLS buy Lego to be complete. Then, I was in TRU the other day and this boy was unexcitedly staring at Bionicle. Mother: "He already has all the Bionicles." So he got the Space Shuttle. Good choice. -Erik (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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Add me to the list of people not-so-happy with a possible replacemnt of grays. (...) Jeff Reuland, 47 (wow, 47!) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Klaupacius wrote in message ... (...) picture (...) impact (...) LOL! This is the best comment yet! Now, if only TLC had thought of that as a solution. After all, you often can't tell what the colors are going to be from the box anyway. Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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Hey, do you remember someone who stockpiled Coke in 1985? I had a neighbor whose parents complained of migraines if they didn't get their bottle of Coke. So, prior to the switchover to Coke II the garage was stuffed to the gills with Coke, so that (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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Add me to the list. Jamie Neufeld,28 (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Looking at your post, I suppose that you yourself hate Galidor as well.... :-D And perhaps Bionicle too? What about the juniorization of sets? LOL. Personally Im not fussing about the colors, its the Castlidor invasion Im worried about. (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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I'll add my name to the list: Tim Courtney, 21 I called Consumer Affairs today to voice my extreme dissatisfaction about this as well. I'm not overly optimistic any of this will change what is, but we'll see. -Tim (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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Lol. Very lol. I wonder if they'll make NewBrown pirate hull pieces... mmmmm pirates... Michael (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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I move that Richard recieve a Golden Stalin award, for excellence in furthering the cause of useless whining. Take care, Soren (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) The wacky colors, especially in 1x2s, look to be useful for decorating large Roman interiors and perhaps some exterior accents. However I still need endless quantities of white and yellow.. and brown.. if they mess with white.. (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I've explained my feelings elsewhere. But two things i didn't mention i will do for sure: 1. Write to Lego telling about my disliking of color change; 2. STOP buying sets with this new colours. Oddly enough, i think i'll check Peeron first. Or (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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