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(...) I have to agree with nearly all the sentiments expressed here. Jake is not personally at fault here and (note: my own unsubstantiated opinion) probably none too impressed by it all himself as he a is an AFOL as well as an employee. Thus going (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Here's a thought...make the current 9V track with the "old" dark gray. Any new track geometries---make them the "NEW" Gray. Result--those who want new track geometries will eventually wind up filtering into new gray colors...and you can easily (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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In lugnet.general, Huw Millington wrote: <snippage> (...) I am just curious to see if this is an actual "official" lego set or not (it is in the Lugnet Set guide): (URL) Medinets (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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<snip> (...) Those names are what Lego has given to them...pure and simple. Scott Lyttle (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Jake, I feel people may be cynical due to the experience of being "short-changed" by other large companies. Take eBay, for example. they always like to give the impression they are listening and "taking the community's ideas on board", when (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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Jake, That brings about an interesting question that may have already been asked. What are the universal colours? Some seem obvious to me... but what about green or tan? Thanks, - Jeff (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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In lugnet.general, Jake McKee wrote: //SNIP// (...) Ok, what parts HAVE TO stay the old greys? And we can't say "everything"? How about everything but technic, because I don't buy technic and some of them seem to enjoy the new colour? What does Lego (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) I'd like to say I agree with Anthony has to say. Castle Walls I dont use as much as I use basic bricks (2xn and 1xn) and plates. Minifig accessories don't bother me as much because I don't army build. Furthermore, many of my accessories now (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Jake, Thanks for the update! (...) This doesn't really make sense to me. What's the point of having mottled looking light/dark grey trains running on a nicely matched dark grey track? Since the color change is permanent, start producing all elements (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Thanks Huw. Likewise if I get to the bottom of these castle set issues without visiting the vault, Ill let you and lugnet know about it. Ben E. (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.general, Larry Pieniazek wrote: <snip> (...) Then why debate? You have continued this conversation far longer than it needs to be. Maybe one response if you really feel the urge, but honestly, I felt his claim that Lego owes him money so (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Read Jojo's statement, that's pretty much my point of view as well... (...) They managed to back it up with reasonable facts and managed to convince people it was a better product (and at a similair price level, which in that case was (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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In lugnet.general, Jake McKee wrote: <<snipped>> (...) Let me say seeing this apology shows this AFOL that Lego does care about us. (...) No doubt there. The parts packs being offered now are a very good start IMO. By "locking" in certain parts in (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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Jake, First let me say thank you again and again for all your time and patience dealing with what seems to be an endless number of cranky old weirdos. Okay, now to the nasty stuff. (...) Honestly, every time I open a new set with New Grey - the (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) snip (...) snip (...) Thank you for the update. Being classified as universal colors really doesn't matter to me. I have no use for the new gray given their inorganic nature and it really wouldn't matter to me if they changed years from now. I (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Oh, and I forgot: It would be *very* handy to have a fuller list of 'frozen' colors, to know what to concentrate on... -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) <My opinion> The 'natural' transition to the new colors would be to have as many different elements as possible available in the *new* colors as soon as possible (bulk, mixed packs, etc). As long as only a few different parts are available, (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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"Benjamin Ellermann" <ben_289@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Hx78AF.zHr@lugnet.com... (...) interesting. (...) questions. (...) but are (...) complete (...) seem to (...) greatly (...) I didn't look that closely at sets in the 'normal' number (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.general, Lars Brandt wrote: ...I believe security there looks fairly weak. I (...) Here, here! That'd be mighty tempting, but the thrill would be gone after completing the heist. I mean, after I open them and add the parts and sets to my (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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