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(...) Dear Steve, This argument doesn't actually match my comment. If you were to argue that the quality of Lego would go up if it was manufacured in Japan it would be the same. You're comparing apples and pears here. (...) This may apply to China (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) So If I said the Japanese made high quality electrical goods, I'd be accusing them of being racially superior would I? The whole point of moving production to China is because the work force isn't as well educated as the people in the west. I (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I'm pretty sure that Lego bricks aren't made in China, only certain extra stuff. I have to say that I very much resent the implication here that stuff made in China or the Czech Republic will be inferior. I would hope you would keep such (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I do believe that is by Tomy. I have a Hot Wheels size Tomy car with four studs on the roof, and I have the top of a Tomy steam engine that looks similar to that. Look here: (URL) (20 years ago, 26-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) Weird! I've never seen a train or tracks like that before, and I have no idea what clone brand it might be. However, about seven years ago I bought a heap of LEGO from someone I knew casually, and in the mix was a bunch of clone elements. Most (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Off-Topic: I'm on TV! Mostly for those in Northern California
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I did the master class with opear singer Barbara Bonney last month, and apparently I'm seen a lot in the TV program. Just FYI in case you want to see it. Not my best singing night, but what the heck... Here's the remaining schedule: Musical (...) (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.people, FTX)
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Does anybody recognize this train? Must be some clone, and it look compatible. doesn´t it? (URL) I won the auction and am eager to have a closer look at it when it arrives! /Tore (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Testing (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.test)
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| | Re: Let that be a lesson to you
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(...) Hang'em high I say. They are contemptible, despicable, disgusting excuses for human beings. They are living examples of what is bad and wrong with America. JOHN (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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To anyone who would try to use power and privilege to bilk millions out of a failing company at the expense of investors and employees, (URL) Lay and Mr. Skilling> may have a few cautionary words of advice. Bravo to the prosecution! Dave! (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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