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Re: minifig neck question
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Mon, 8 Nov 1999 22:41:23 GMT
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I've heard that it is an indexing mark for painting the torsos and installing the
arms, so you don't have a backwards torso ;-)


Wayne R Hussey wrote:

> In lugnet.general, Christopher Lannan writes:
> > Howdy folks,
> > 
> >   Does anybody know why minifigs all have a black smudge painted on the front
> > of their necks? they've been like that for as long as I can remember. Looking
> > at darker colored torsos, i notice they have a white smudge. I'm thinking that
> > it marks the front for painting/ assembly in the production process. Anyone
> > know for sure?
> > 
> > Chris
> 
> It helps keep the head on. I've removed it before and the head would come off
> too easily.
> 
> Wayne

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  Re: minifig neck question
 
(...) It helps keep the head on. I've removed it before and the head would come off too easily. Wayne (27 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)

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