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Re: 8 vs. 6 (was: Excited to Finally be here...)
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 10 Feb 2000 22:00:14 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Frank Filz writes:
> Jonathan Reynolds wrote:
> > This is
> > where Lego trains really score - Flexible design with robust construction
> > (even when dropped).
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> Well, I'm not so sure about the robust construction even when dropped
> part. I think most creations disassemble themselves when dropped on the
> floor. The difference from fine-scale models is that chances are nothing
> actually broke, and even if a brick or two break, chances are you can
> easily replace them.
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> --
> Frank Filz
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It's all relative. Five minutes to replace a few bricks versus Several months
painstaking skilled modelmaking/painting. I know which I'd rather do!
(cue 'age of instant gratification ruining classic creative toys' debate)
Jon
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