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Re: Question for Jake on the future of chrome
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Sat, 22 Jun 2002 10:19:42 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes:

To answer someone's earlier question about chrome production, yes, a chrome
part is a "different" part than a non-chrome version of that same part. For
instance, a chrome 1x2 plate starts with a slightly smaller ABS part, and
then the chrome layer is added, which makes it the same size as a non-chrome
ABS version. I'm not totally sure if the part requires an all new mold or
not, but it is additional work to "chrome" a part.

Interesting.  I bought about 60 silver buckets/tubs and one of them gave me a
light-grey 2x4 instead of a chrome one.  It appeared in every way identicle to
my other bricks.  This was some years (and two house moves) ago so I'd have to
do a lot of work to try to find it (if possible at all), but my memory suggests
that it wouldn't even be possible.  Are you saying those were different too?
If mine wasn't different, does that mean that I just got the wrong color rather
than a brick that failed to get chromed (which is what I'd assumed)?

Chris



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  Re: Question for Jake on the future of chrome
 
(...) From what I understand about the process, we are talking measurements that aren't necessarily visible to the naked eye. Of course, when you talk about bricks snapping together, these changes can have a big effect. Jake --- Jake McKee Senior (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)

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  Re: Question for Jake on the future of chrome
 
(...) As much as I want to, I really can't share info on upcoming products or product plans. To answer someone's earlier question about chrome production, yes, a chrome part is a "different" part than a non-chrome version of that same part. For (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)

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