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Re: Is it OK to use new parts for old sets?
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Mon, 21 Feb 2000 23:44:39 GMT
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In article <Fq6uu6.5tH@lugnet.com>, ffilz@mindspring.com says...
> Generally no. From a purists standpoint, replacing older bricks which have
> had changes in how they are molded (minifig heads and 1x1 cylinders for a
> couple examples) with bricks of a different style would be a no-no. I
> suspect from this purist view, replacing CA bricks with ABS bricks would
> also be a no-no.
So that would rule 1990's 2x4 bricks out because they are thinner walled
and have teeth to grip the studs. I came across this problem when
rebuilding old sets and I'm not sure what to do - I think I'll use newer
parts but log down what I've done - with LEGO it always can be redone.
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| Andreas Frank Werner wrote in message ... (...) discovering (...) now (...) and (...) parts (...) Generally no. From a purists standpoint, replacing older bricks which have had changes in how they are molded (minifig heads and 1x1 cylinders for a (...) (25 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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