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Subject: 
Re: Color Change - Final Update
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lugnet.general, lugnet.lego
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Thu, 6 May 2004 18:09:16 GMT
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Dave Schuler wrote:

> In all seriousness, do you suppose that this is how MEGABLOKS does it?
> I've noticed for years that their "white" is more "white" than LEGO
> "white," but I never knew the underlying reason.
> 
> Is there a simple, reliable way to discern the difference between ABS and
> straight polystyrene without damaging/destroying either in the process?
> They both taste the same, AFAIK...

Density (PS is lighter IIRC, check with Google or something), strength (ABS
is more resistant to bending and such) or surface (PS is a bit porous, try
a microscope or high-power magnifying glass)
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  Re: Color Change - Final Update
 
(...) In all seriousness, do you suppose that this is how MEGABLOKS does it? I've noticed for years that their "white" is more "white" than LEGO "white," but I never knew the underlying reason. Is there a simple, reliable way to discern the (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)

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