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Re: Mailboxes vs. safes (was Re: Another parts request - thin walls)
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Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:47:43 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, John Koob writes:
> Frank Filz wrote in message ...
> > In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Chris Gray writes:
> > > "Michel Magnan" <m_magnan@telusplanet.net> writes:
> > >
> > > > First, they are mailboxes, NOT safes!
> > >
> > > Safes!
> > >
> > > http://www.graysage.edmonton.ab.ca/cg/safe.jpg
> >
> > Just to jump in on this with a few thoughts:
> >
> > I would not call them safes for two reasons:
> >
> > 1. that is a fairly recent use of the part, it is much older than the • wild
> > west sets
> >
> > 2. how many safes have you ever seen that have a slot almost large • enough
> > for a person to stick their hand into?
> >
> > I'd be strongly inclined to call them mailboxes because of the slot, which
> > conveniently allows a 1x2 mail tile to be pushed through (of course it also
> > allows a money tile or gold coins to be put through).
> >
> > Other things they could be called:
> >
> > - lockers
> > - drop boxes (which includes mailboxes, but also think about your library • or
> > video store after hours drop box)
> > - refrigerators (though most refrigerators open from the side not the top)
> > - washing machine
> > - dishwasher
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> They also appeared in Classic Space as storage containers
> of unspecified uses. (eg <set:6844>)
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>
> > You get the idea, they have lots of uses. I'd be curious as to what their
> > first use actually was for.
>
> Same here. I'm wondering if they first appeared in Town
> specifically as a mailbox (my guess).
>
> [XFUT: lugnet.general]
> --
> John
> (remove the obvious to reply)
Okay, I'm home now, so this will thread [sorry about the message from work.]
The part was first used both for a letter-box in town and trains:
6362, 6372, 6374[1983], 6651, 7824[1983]
And then for a storage box in space:
6823[1983], 6844[1983], 6930[1983], 6951[1984], 6980 [1983]
Also, it was released in 1982 I believe. [all sets listed above were shown
in a 1984 european in-box catalogue or 1983 Australian full-range catalogue,
and I believe were released in 1982 unless otherwise noted.]
It's first use as a safe wasn't until 1996 [unless you count the use of it in
set 1490 [released in 1990] as a safe :) ]
Personally I think it should be categorised as either a post-box [first use]
or storage container [covers safe, post-box, and any other uses it might
have.] but not being from the group this started in, my opinion [Australian]
probably doesn't count :)
Anyway, hope this helps settle your argument :) and enlightens you a little
more about the history of this part.
Benjamin Whytcross
BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au
Ph: (03) 9856 5282
Directory Technology Pty Ltd
1/436 Elgar Road,
Box Hill, 3128
Growing older is compulsory..Growing up isn't :-)
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