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(...) I think you may be missing some subtilty in the argument here. My son may be a good example of this. He is definitely drawn to certain colours and exciting images when shopping. However... when building his own creations he does not seem to (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) My sentiments exactly. About 5 years ago I packed up my h0 layout, due to time shortage and high cost. Right now LEGO is almost as expensive and I'll have loads more time now that I won't be doing much MOC's anymore either. (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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"Tim Courtney" <lego@SPAMCAKE.timcourtney.net> wrote in message news:Hx9puy.F2G@lugnet.com... (...) area (...) there in (...) hour-long (...) hours (...) Photos in the idea house were not allowed, but I specifically arranged to go to the vault for (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:Hx9JCq.1IL7@lugnet.com... (...) figuring (...) a (...) I didn't see it, but then I wasn't specifically looking for it. It appeared in the 1996 dealer catalogue, but was presumably (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) So what you're saying is only on sets like Spiderman, Harry Potter, Star Wars and the new Ferarri ones will this be in affect? Wasn't aware of the above, thanks. (...) And sometimes they even use the same sculpt on multiple figures (Lalime of (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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Hello! (...) Yes, by doing all the mentioned above you gave us sugar. But by changing the greys and brown you stole our bread. Bye Jojo (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Bummer. (...) Translation: it will embarrass too many people to change back, and now we guarantee that we won't change back and embarrass them! (Humor alert! Do not take seriously! Jusss...ssst teasing...) :-) (...) Really basic bricks: (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Why not change old gray to pink then? You are saying that kids don't care about color, but the color change was still an improvement? (...) I'm really not buying that the subtle, subliminal appeal of the new colors to kids will outweigh the (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure thats entirely accurate. It makes sense to me that certain items or kit are only exposed through an on-line store as retailers are reluctant to carry them. It makes sense to me (from a business point of view) to ensure that you do (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I wish people would stop talking about children like they are idiots. My 8 year-old *has* noticed the change, and she *has* asked me about it. She brought it to my attention, not the other way around. Does she buy multiple copies of the same (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Huw, many thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed looking at the photos. Calum (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I mentioned yesterday (but has probably gotten lost in the multitude of posts) that I'm working on getting this. I hope to publish an update today, but it may be Monday as there is a Danish holiday tomorrow, and it's already getting late in (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) I don't know how I missed that. Anyway, I'm really hoping that Lego decides to let the AFOL community know what colors are "universal" and what colors are not. I personally thought that the grays would be "universal" since they've been around (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Because there were some fires in the top management recently, so it's non-zero probability the person is not there or not in that high position ;-) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Why do kids have to actually note a color change between versions A & B for it to be a worthwhile product enhancement? Do most kids buy multiple copies of the same set and compare them? So what if the gray doesn't quite match their older (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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My first official MOC using New Grey: (URL) The GREY WARS> (its a spoof of Star Wars, kinda) -Lenny (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !!
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(...) Some people won't ever be convinced - but I'd like to say this: The very fact of this question, this thread, and this discussion all supports one thing: TLG listens to the Fans. Jake is a paid professional who's sole job (it seems) is to argue (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego) !
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(...) One word: Yes. Yours, Christian (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Just don't make them so damn exclusive. I'm among the lucky people who have a brand store in less than an hours drive away, but even *they* don't carry the sets that I'd like to buy there. Take bulk packs. The PAB in Cologne has a mediocre (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.castle)
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<SNIPPAGE> (...) the 9V (...) hobby! (...) but (...) was (...) that (...) I'm sorry, I just don't get this, When I look at a train layout, I'm not looking at the damn track... I'm looking at what's running on the track. And when you think about it, (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego)
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