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Re: A fan no more
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 9 Jul 2004 07:15:34 GMT
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In lugnet.general, David Eaton wrote:
> Click hinges, I dunno. I doubt that's a change that's come about due to a change
> in focus. My guess is that Lego feels that these click hinges will be better
> over time than other hinges:[...]
Another advantage is that they are compatible with clips. For example a 1x1
plate with clip can interface with a 2-fingered click hinge.
I dislike the lack of "airtightness" of click hinges and the bulkiness of them,
but as a system they are a lot more versatile. I just think LEGO should keep
some fingered hinges around, rather than switching 100% to click hinges.
--Bill.
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| (...) While that is true, the flimsy connection very much suggests that this is pure coincidence. I also can't see any possibility that they switched to the click-hinge system solely because of patent expiration. The looming expiration date was (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jul-04, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) Well, I was more or less responding to your bit on the fact that you thought Lego seemed to think kids were stupid and needed to be spoon fed. However, I suppose the color change and the set design issues are related to what I'm talking about. (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jul-04, to lugnet.general)
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