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In lugnet.inv, John Patterson wrote:
> In lugnet.inv, Timothy Gould wrote:
> > In lugnet.inv, John Patterson wrote:
> It will interesting to see if the
> quality control is maintained with Lego's new outsourcing. Already I have
> noticed that the turntables come in two separate pieces rather than assembled.
> Both the small 2x2 and the larger 4x4.
Hi,
Parts coming in two separate pieces rather than assembled is of course not a
quality problem but a cost issue for TLC.
This kind of "unassembled" parts has started with the head and torso of minifigs
and the train wheels. I would not be surprised other parts (minifig steering
wheel for example) undergo the same treatment in the future.
I think this way to deal with multi-pieces part is well received (if not
welcomed) by AFOLs but could be an issue with kids.
Didier
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| (...) It is certainly wlcomed by me. Splitting the 2x2 turntables is hard but now I don't have to do it :D For kids it's just one more stage of construction so I don't see it as a problem unless the parts are hard to put together (in which case (...) (18 years ago, 24-Mar-07, to lugnet.parts)
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| (...) It is interesting how many mistakes are not made by Lego. When ever I am short a piece I am totally surprised. For those who do not know, Lego will send replace pieces free, even when you lose them. I steped on a blue airtank, called Lego (...) (18 years ago, 23-Mar-07, to lugnet.inv)
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