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(...) What's the difference in modern weapons versus black powder rifles, pistols, and cannons (even some cannons had spring loaded firing mechanisms) anyway? If you open the door just a little bit, you still opened it. That's like saying you don't (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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In 1953 TLG came out with an early slotted brick 4 page idea brochure. On page 4 of that brochure it shows a LEGO fortified structure with non-LEGO army men. (Dave Shifflett's website): (URL) was the only occurrence that I'm aware of... of LEGO (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Lego actually produced a plastic, full size gun in the late 50s or early 60s. Also there were lighters with the Lego logo on it back then. I too, do not like the idea of weapons in Lego sets, they took a no violence for many years. There were (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I would say I'm torn as well. I like the idea of the "Agents" series, but would be against any kind of military-theme set. My main issue right now is the inclusion of weapons that actually fire in sets (Exo-Force and Star Wars mainly). To me (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Good! (17 years ago, 23-Jan-08, to lugnet.general)
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