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Sorry if this question has been beaten to death but I just need some clarification on when Lego introduced the improved thicker chin guard type of classic helmet into the space lineup. I am trying to acquire/rebuild the first two years (1979 & 1980) (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic space helmet vs later version?
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As far as classic space, ALL figs had the old style helments. The new style ones were not introduced to the space line until Futuron/SP1/BT1 in the late 80's. I dunno bout the 1x1's tho. Maybe check the brickshelf instructions for the sets you are (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.space)
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(...) style (...) late (...) I think that Peter is talking about the pre-Futuron/BT/SP helmets, of which there _were_ two kinds, one with a thicker chin guard but otherwise identical, and neither of which came with visors (in Space sets). I seem to (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Ahh. Ooops! I never had any original CS stuff :-/ All mine has come off the internet. --Kyle (URL)Cheers, (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Kyle, you poor unfortunate one... to never have experienced the joy of seeing a brand new right-off-the-shelf box of space Lego...mmmmm ;) Peter P.S. Thanks for the info guys. I will try my best to ensure that any helmets I buy are the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Yea, :-/ I did just get two small Futuron MISB sets, opened one, kept the other sealed. It was very nice indeed. :-) --Kyle (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.space)
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