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Re: Yellow Castle Style Helmets (was Re: Why aren't we going crazy?!?)
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lugnet.general
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Date:
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Tue, 22 May 2001 11:33:41 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti writes:
> > In lugnet.general, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > > Wow, I think you are very lucky. Well over 1/2 of the used ones I have
> > > managed to accumulate have broken/split chinguards. The newer ones don't
> > > seem to suffer that fate although it is true that they ARE newer, so have
> > > had less time to have worn down, etc...
> >
> > Okay, just to be sure -- I am talking about the type of helmets used in
> > classic space. Are these the same as are used in the yellow castle -- I
> > mean, obviously without the the visors, but is the underlying helmet the same?
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> Yes, and yes.
>
> > I have quite a few of the classic space helmets, and I am not sure I have
> > EVER seen one split at the chin. While I am the original owner of most of
> > the helmets I am talking about, a few of them are from used classic space
> > sets that belonged to others. None split there either...
>
> I'll defer to others but I think you're lucky. Or I'm unlucky, in this
> regard anyway.
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> ++Lar
I have to agree with Lar on this one. Though most of my classic helmets are
not split, several are. Under lots of use, ie, taking the helmet off 40
times a week (this is not unrealistic. I have 2 boys and for some reason,
they have more fun rippng their minifigs apart and putting them back
together in all kinds of weird ways) will damage the older helmets at the
chin guard because that is where the seam line is from the molding. I agree
that all the classic helmets I have that I originally owned are perfect, but
I am a careful clean freak. Others are not so careful...
So, I conclude this with saying, "YES!!! I'd love to see more classic
helmets, but reality dictates that the newer style is more sturdy." We have
to remember, Lego replaces 'lost and damaged' parts for free in most
instances, so it's in their best interest to use a solid design that will
reduce calls to parts/customer service.
BK>
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