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Re: Classic space helmet vs later version?
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lugnet.space
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Tue, 6 Nov 2001 02:45:03 GMT
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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 trying to rebuild.
--Kyle
http://hvl.cjb.net
In lugnet.space, Peter Langlois writes:
> 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) worth of space sets and would like to remain
> as technically correct as possible. I have some classic yellow spacemen with
> the thicker version but I know that yellow was not introduced until sometime
> after the 1980 sets. Also were all the 1x1 round bricks (in all colours)
> hollow studded? Or were some solid studded pieces used?
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> Thanks for the help,
> Peter
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> P.S. I am from Canada, if location had any effect on where something was
> introduced.
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.space)
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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) (...) (25 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.space)
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