I would love to see yellow ('73-'78 yellow) make a comeback. However, it has cadmium in it and its chances of returning are as about as high as bright red making a comeback.![]()
With the old design, you lifted the bowl up into the collar, and rotated it to lock into place. Great idea, but aluminum doesn't always slide very well, and if things got distorted and out-of-round, the rotation can be a challenge.
The new design appears to be very different; now you place the two back prongs into their slots, then pivot the handle vertically and it snaps into place. The wire handle squeezes to latch in place. No more rotating/sliding, so it may work a lot better.
Time will tell how well it works... I ordered the new parts to retrofit my ancient OTS; I'll report back when I get them next week.
-Tom in SoCal
I saw crate and barrel has removed the blue performer from their site. Could be the end of the season or that it is gone for good. Anyone heard any rumors of new colors or products for 2015?