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Eric Kingsley wrote:
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> In lugnet.dear-lego, Gary R. Istok writes:
> <snip
> > > 2x2 windows - great for making skyscrapers
> > > In windows packs
> >
> > Yes but to paraphrase a famous quote, "you can have it in any color, as long
> > as it is red".
> > Also, the current window packs (both regular and Dacta) are top heavy in
> > doors. I would love to order 1000 in each of the production colors: blue,
> > yellow, white, red.
>
> I would agree that just to get a few 2x2 windows the Dacta and service packs
> are not the way to go. I actually bought 2 of the Dacta packs mostly for the
> 1x4x3 windows so I lucked out and got the 2x2's at the same time although now I
> have more red doors then I know what to do with.
>
> I would love to get both 2x2 and 1x4x3 windows in any color along with mullions
> and shutters in any color. I would also like if they brought back the shutters
> for the classic windows. The most important thing is to get 1000 windows
> without having to get 250 doors.
UNLESS we could get better doors. The 1x4x6 door frames and doors (used
in the McDonald's Restaurant) would be very nice to have, IMHO.
>
> > Remember these can be used in multiples: 4 could make a 1x4x4 window, 6
> > could make a 1x4x6 or a 1x6x4. These are very useful in mullioned
> > (multi-pane) windows.
>
> YES!! As a fortunate consequence of having all those 2x2 windows from the
> service packs I was able to add some variety to my Inn.
>
> http://www.nelug.org/members/kingsley/castle/inn/
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> I found lots of uses for them including a 1x6x4 window a 1x8x2 window and the
> dormers.
>
> These are great windows I still have a few in white from the 70's but about
> half have lost their glass probably thanks to rough play when I was a child.
>
> <snip>
> > > corner slopes, especially low and steep slopes (rare in all sets)
> > > The 3x3 corner slopes Gary? I think they are in blue in one of the current
> > > castles (Todd?).
> >
> > Yes, but look at the price you have to pay just to get 4 or 16 of these, if
> > that is all you want. And then there are the black and red ones.
>
> Ahh, But just think of all those 1x2x5 DkGray Bricks that you get as an added
> bonus! :-) (sarcasm intended).
>
> Eric Kingsley
>
> The New England LEGO Users Group
> http://www.nelug.org/
>
> View My Creations at:
> http://www.nelug.org/members/kingsley/
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| In lugnet.dear-lego, Gary R. Istok writes: <snip (...) I would agree that just to get a few 2x2 windows the Dacta and service packs are not the way to go. I actually bought 2 of the Dacta packs mostly for the 1x4x3 windows so I lucked out and got (...) (27 years ago, 29-Feb-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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