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(...) You’re funny! Describing an ‘obscene gesture’ isn’t the same as enacting it. I understand and totally don’t mind Hop-Frogs comments. I'm glad he’s venting actually… a lot of us feel that way. And why are people going out of their way to pick (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.people)
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Me too: thanks Jake, for responding quickly and clearly. That in itself doesn't make the color changes less worriesome, though. See (URL) for my concerns. There's one thing that strikes me in your explanation. You say that the colors were changed (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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As I mentioned elsewhere I can't fathom why TLG thought it worthwhile to create a severe compatibility issue just because some focus group said grey should look more cheerful. Not only will this cause a lot of headaches to me personally on a very (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) LOL! All kidding aside... I actually prefer the non-yellowness of the new greys, and I only wish they'd come out sooner (before I stockpiled wings and wedgeplates). However, I do think it's important to keep the old grey handy for matching (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Robin Sather, 38 (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(delurking ...) This situation certainly qualifies for a delurk. First of all, I continue to marvel and be grateful for the relationship that has developed between us AFOLs and TLC over the years, and am once again thankful for this heads-up. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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The color change is a great evil...come to your senses Lego and stop this blasphemy. Get rid of this "new coke" and give me my orignial recipe. I need it bad baby...I'm jonesin' for a fix...and those crack-dealers on bricklink are gonna up the price (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) These aren't the sets you're looking for. --Anthony (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Attention: the role of Richard Marchetti will now be played by Joe Peschi. Joe, that was a beautiful meltdown brother! So many F-bombs! Just the other day Palmer was calling Mizner a punk, but you raised the bar my friend. Or maybe lowered it, I'm (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti wrote: --whole bunch of diatribe snipped-- You're a mean one, Mr. Rich. You really are a heel. You're as cuddly as a cactus, You're as charming as an eel. Mr. Rich. You're a bad banana With a greasy black peel. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Same here.. which is ironic, considering how a lot of people are reacting. But for just the record, I don't think getting rid of the old colors is a good idea either. New colors are a great idea... replacing old ones is not so good without a (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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From Terms of Use (scroll down to the bottom of the screen, tiny letters on the bottom left between "newsgroup tree" and "feedback"): (do not) Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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I quite agree...add all the new colors you like, but stop making the classic colors? Next thing you know, Ferraris won't be available in red anymore, and we'll be changing the American flag to Orange, Bisque, and Periwinkle. (...) Steve Coaller, 38 (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.general, Ondrew Hartigan wrote: [snip] (...) I'm not here for the money issue. I consider my lego as a stress reliever, not as an investment :) (...) it's not that the old dark gray was realistic for the rails, but, imagine the rails with (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) WHICH grey genius ? READ the thread. (...) In lugnet.general, Adrian Egli wrote: (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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It sounds to me like all the ISS that are left are going to disappear off the shelves. Is there any way to know before buying a set whether it uses the new or old greys? It would really suck to spend $300 on an ISS only to find it used the new (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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Well if you actually READ the article, it is clear that they mold whatever they wish, as the granules are used in the standard process. And the colors are grey and black. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Not well played. Dr. Terrible (URL) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I swoop down from yonder mountain top on my Mecha to dispense justice for all. Jon Palmer and Richard Marchetti are hearby banished to .duplo and .primo respectively for the period of no less than 24 hours as is custom here on LUGNET. They may (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.primo, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti wrote: (snip hilarious, but soon-to-be deleted part) (...) Amen. Call Shop at Home and tell them how much the discontinuation of colors sucks! Do it every day! Marc Nelson Jr. (22 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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