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(...) Yeah, but they can respond to the "petition." I think the poll is good, 'cause it gauges the opinion of those who care enough to be "paying members." James (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hi Jake, without saying my personal opionion to the colour-change, I want to mention this: (...) At least since LEGOWORLD in Zwolle there is the official percantage of 5% of all customers being AFOLs. Let's say only the half of them is disappointed (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Ondrew posted the US Consumer Affairs number to LUGNET in the petition thread, but I fear it got lost in the fray. So, reposting inside a new thread: 1-800-453-4677 If you are upset about the classic colors being discontinued, please call and voice (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general) !!
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(...) Hey look, the MB marketing department is at it again. Beating that dead horse. -Jason (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Of course its a good thing for collectors - they can charge more for the parts, and tout their collection as being more valuable. That's great, if you're selfish. But, if you just want to keep building in your favorite colors, and don't have a (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Perhaps we need an FAQ dealing with the issue of drool stains on bricks? (I know I have this problem with my dark red collection;-) JOHN (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) David - I don't see most of the objectors complaining about adding colors, only about taking them away. Lego is my chosen hobby too - and the more colors they add, the better the palette is that I have available to build with. I agree 100% on (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) All you do is give, Dave! (...) Caveats? ;-) JOHN (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) The Peeron page is official? Cool! Now, is someone willing to organize it in such a way that it shows why these colors needed to be changed? Wait, that didn't quite sound right. Try again: It's great that these are 'official'. But a long (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) As a good friend, I'm happy to suggest (URL) set> as a great source of 2x4 bricks. I'm sure you'll be eager to purchase many copies! Dave! (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Mmmmmmm.... More LEGO.... Gaaghghghhhhghhhhh.... (Homer Simpson Drool) When folks(1) say, "Don't you have enough LEGO????" What??? Are they kidding me?? Never have enuf LEGO :) Dave K 1- family, friends, fellow workers, acquaintances, gov't (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Be honest, Adrian! Twenty three years from now you will still be saying the same thing! (as will I:-) If TLC's motto is "Only the best is good enough", our motto is "only more is enough";-) JOHN (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Not taking sides or anything, just wanted to point out another very cool use of DUPLO (roof slopes and a vanity mirror piece) by Greg P.: (URL) Maggie C. (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Your post seems to indicate that you had no idea this was comming. Two days after you posted this I called consumer affairs about the problem. They claimed they hadn't heard anything about it. Can it be true that LEGO is the last one on earth (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Okaaaay.. that is your twist on it. (Cup is half empty?) Here's my twist: because LEGO/TLG/TLC is focussed on earning money, it now IS earning money again. And this in turn is a positive thing for the future of the company. And if the company (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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Adrian Egli, 34 (in about a week) I just want to pass along a little story- It was 1979 and (I believe) I went to a K-Mart not far from my home to buy space set #452 Mobile Tracking Station ((URL)) and when I got it I discovered I just got my first (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Great job James! The only "flaw" in this poll is that this change for the sake of change is not sitting well with non-Lugnet members either.-Ken (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) There are a few problems with your theories. You yourself make the perfect case. You played with LEGO a generation ago and you came back to it because it was still the same. Lego has of course growen. Growth is good. Sometimes growth equals (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I'd rather send in my neo grey for true old grey bricks. I want grey not some pastel mega block mish-mash! (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Ahem. Only TLC going out of business is like TLC going out of business:-) (...) If something like a color palette change threatens to cast you into a Dark Age, then I must ask, "Where is your dedication?" We will survive this tragedy together, (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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