We have chosen this neutral color in the past to avoid assigning a specific ethnicity in sets in which there were no characters represented. In this way, LEGO figures would be universally acceptable all over the world and fans could assign their own individual roles. However, in conjunction with some products, in which we want figures to be as authentic as possible, such as the NBA characters, and others we plan in the future, some figures included will now be represented in different ethnic roles to stay true to their characterization.
LEGO elements are molded with the highest quality plastic material (primarily ABS or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), by precision equipment so that they are durable and long lasting. We use only the highest quality materials and each design is thoroughly tested internally and by third party labs for safety and good play value. All our toys meet or exceed any required toy safety standards, including the provisions of the recently enacted US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). LEGO products last for many years and most ranges are compatible with each other. Their high quality means great durability and flexibility. We know that many families pass their LEGO sets from one generation to the next