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Re: Why basic bricks are cheap in US (was Re: More Mindfest Tidbits
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Date: 
Wed, 27 Oct 1999 20:47:46 GMT
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Eric Brok wrote:

<Speculation>

Could it be that Enfield only makes bricks ? Every box that I have
mentions "Contents made in DENMARK, SWITZERLAND AND USA". Are all the
special parts made in Europe ? The Duplo Toolo I have even says
"Contents made in SWITZERLAND & USA" (no mention of Denmark). Is it
possible that all the parts we want would have to be made in Europe ? If
so, then Enfield does not even have the molds.


I think you may be right for at least some of the 'special' pieces. For
example, the technic pieces are produced in Swiss mainly.

<bad cheese joke>

Produced in Swiss?

That explains why they're full of holes. (rim shot)

</bad cheese joke>

   LFB.



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  Why basic bricks are cheap in US (was Re: More Mindfest Tidbits
 
Ray Sanders wrote in message <3815C171.E7E205BE@gate.net>... (...) I think you may be right for at least some of the 'special' pieces. For example, the technic pieces are produced in Swiss mainly. BUT, there's also another reason why basic brick (...) (25 years ago, 27-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)

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