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Re: Helmet Old with Thin vs. Thick Chinstrap
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lugnet.general
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Sun, 15 May 2005 12:00:30 GMT
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Luca,
There is more information to consider than just the dates included on Peeron.
First, the dates on Peeron are the introduction dates of the sets. Many of
the Classsic Space sets were released for years. So you can find variations
in the parts used within those sets depending on when and where the set was
originally purchased. Your numeric comparison of 4 to 1 sets does not
consider that the 4 sets may have contained both types of parts.
Currently, Peeron lists the change around 1987. That would mean that any set
released through that year might contain either of the helmets.
The CS sets with black helmets generally were the larger and more expensive
sets. That would make them relatively rare. The thin chinstrap is easily
broken; the thick ones last longer which contributes to the relative rarity
of the black thin version. There is also the demand from the castle builders
as mentioned elsewhere.
In short, current retail cost of a part does not necessarily reflect the
vintage availability of that part.
Clark
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Thank you Clark for your very good explanation! You are very helpful!
I can’t say if my CS sets were bought during the 1987, later or earlier! And if
I bought them later, it was anyway possible that those sets were produced during
the earlier 80s. The only date present is “(c) 1984 LEGO Group.” but it doesn’t
help to find the year of production.
Regards,
Luca Giannitti
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| (...) Luca, There is more information to consider than just the dates included on Peeron. First, the dates on Peeron are the introduction dates of the sets. Many of the Classsic Space sets were released for years. So you can find variations in the (...) (20 years ago, 9-May-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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