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Re: Proper usage of "LEGO"
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lugnet.general
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Mon, 13 Aug 2001 21:19:59 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Dan Boger writes:
> Dave Schuler wrote:
> > One of my coworkers (who doesn't know of my little ABS addiction) mentioned
> > off-handedly that his brother, while in college for architecture, used to
> > build "really complex bridges and things out of LEGO." I'm not anal about
> > "LEGO" versus "LEGOs," but this marks the absolute first time I've ever
> > heard any non-AFOL refer to LEGO correctly. Wacky.
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> heh, I'm not anal about it, but isn't the proper use "LEGO Bricks"?
Actually, wouldn't that be incorrect as well. Do you build models just out of
"bricks". Of course not (unless you are making "sculptures")! What about
plates, slopes, inverted slopes, hinges, axles, canopies, curved pieces, etc.?
I think "LEGO" defines not only the brand, but also the elements/parts.
;-)
Mladen Pejic, over and out!
http://www3.sympatico.ca/mladenpejic/
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> :)
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> Dan
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