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Re: Lego part available again after 27 years?
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Date: 
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 02:59:13 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> `[snip`]
> I think it would be great if TLG came out with an old parts
> pack, but in some new colors.  That set would be #283 (misc. roof bricks) which
> was produced 1957-65 (in Britain the same set #483 continued production
> 1966-72).  These #283/#483 parts packs were only produced in either red or blue,
> and had these contents:
> 
> (10) - 2x2 outside corner sloped bricks.
> (5)  - 2x2 inside corner sloped bricks.
> (3)  - 1x2 half pyramid bricks.
> (1)  - 2x2 gable connector (the slope that looks like someone bit off part).
> (1)  - 2x2 roof peak (but with a "L" roof ridge instead of the "I" roof ridge
> that we are familiar with).  This piece has been discontinued since 1972.  (I am
> only mentioning this piece because it was part of the set, not because I want it
> reissued.)
> 
> Wouldn't this be a nice set to have in white, blue, yellow, gray, as well as the
> more common red and black.

I second this and also propose that it receive the "remnants of old" treatment.

Sincerely,
Andrew P. Saada



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  Lego part available again after 27 years?
 
Like many of you I have purchased a few of the new Harry Potter sets. There is a new one out called "Shrieking Shack" #4756, which appears to have (4) 2x2 inside corner regular sloped bricks in white! This piece has not been seen in 27 years, since (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)

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