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Re: New colors and other info
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lugnet.general
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Wed, 19 Nov 2003 00:08:23 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Steven Lane wrote:
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In lugnet.lego, Jake McKee wrote:
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Color Modifications
As has been pointed out, there have been some modifications to the color
palette. This was done with a great deal of consideration, and for a couple
of very good reasons.
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This destroys the backward compatibility. I expect to be let down by
companies like Microsoft, but not Lego. I thought the basic tenant of Lego
was that it was always compatible, old pieces should always go with with new
ones.
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How exactly does it destroy backwards compatibility? I can’t imagine that a new
2x4 grey and an old 2x4 grey will go together any differently than a 2x4 white
and a 2x4 red - or any other two colors.
James
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| (...) Aesthetically they go together very differently. Looking at a wall of grey with a few off-color bricks will cause your eye to be drawn to the ones that are different. Just as 3 red bricks in a wall of white would be instantly noticable. While (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| (...) This destroys the backward compatibility. I expect to be let down by companies like Microsoft, but not Lego. I thought the basic tenant of Lego was that it was always compatible, old pieces should always go with with new ones. This is another (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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