tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post584544835634420589..comments2024-03-28T22:25:17.706+00:00Comments on New Elementary: LEGO® parts, sets and techniques: Mixels make a splash (page)Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-31416147191671567462013-08-07T16:06:23.857+01:002013-08-07T16:06:23.857+01:00Re: "They're going for 20p each on BL rig...Re: "They're going for 20p each on BL right now!"<br /><br />New in the US, they're virtually nonexistent, and 1/3 of a buck each, to boot -- and probably worse after those few copies sell out! Dippy little part from a standard mold, priced like some gnarly constraction doohickie. It's just nuts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-91170034533685146312013-08-06T21:43:05.223+01:002013-08-06T21:43:05.223+01:00True, may be pricey in bulk at first, but I hope p...True, may be pricey in bulk at first, but I hope price and availability will be reasonable soon after they are released. My gut feeling is that these parts will feature in every Mixel, so it won't be like other new elements that appear in only one set in minute quantities. Like the 1X1 round tile now out in Orange [BL name] - it's only in Dolphin Cruiser so far which uses just one of them, with the usual spare present. They're going for 20p each on BL right now!Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-86698858517717298942013-08-06T19:58:38.283+01:002013-08-06T19:58:38.283+01:00Of course, I will want them in obscene quantities,...Of course, I will want them in obscene quantities, and will likely be frustrated in that regard for a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-78241754086401039502013-08-06T17:31:21.774+01:002013-08-06T17:31:21.774+01:00I agree. They are a strong early contender for bes...I agree. They are a strong early contender for best new parts of 2014! I'm keeping my eyes peeled for more info as it comes.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-55773771584355013572013-08-06T15:27:45.285+01:002013-08-06T15:27:45.285+01:00Actually, the more I think about it, the more exci...Actually, the more I think about it, the more excited I am about those joints. I think they will likely turn out to be some of the most important pieces in my palette going forward. I can hardly wait!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-9219794417545686932013-08-05T15:52:48.232+01:002013-08-05T15:52:48.232+01:00Hay!, goldninja101 here! Speaking of new themes, I...Hay!, goldninja101 here! Speaking of new themes, I just got word from brickset that Lego is indeed going to produse LEGO Simpsons. (How Sad) We will see those weird Yellow dudes sometime next year. I'm more looking forward to the release of NinjaGo wave 2 (Not official name) in 2014. In my oppinion Lego has made a TERRIBLE mistake for making the Simpsons. If Lego had to make yet another new theme, they should have done a different, and MUCH more popular theme: Leagend of Zelda. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-4361686567304391492013-08-02T08:54:37.931+01:002013-08-02T08:54:37.931+01:00I've never been so intrigued as to the identit...I've never been so intrigued as to the identity of one of my Anonymouses :O) Were you on the LIT?<br /><br />What colours were you shown? I see both light and dark stone grey in pics but uncertain if any one element has been produced in both. TLG tend not to make a part in both shades for a while but it will be especially irritating on mechs to have a mix of both greys in 'limbs'.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-62272313941364211522013-08-02T08:50:32.202+01:002013-08-02T08:50:32.202+01:00Looks like you're right, Threepio... I'm b...Looks like you're right, Threepio... I'm being told this is the new mould! Great spot and thanks for alerting us. Looks like I need to add LDD to my growing list of resources for hunting new parts... <:-sAdminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-52466483156006115342013-08-01T20:57:44.418+01:002013-08-01T20:57:44.418+01:008-o8-oAdminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-89804246826839787402013-08-01T19:23:48.373+01:002013-08-01T19:23:48.373+01:00Not sure if this is an unintentional "release...Not sure if this is an unintentional "release" of one of the new ball-jointed parts, but the most recent update to LEGO Digital Designer featured part 15456, a 2x2 plate with ball joint, but with a hole in the centre of the plate:<br /><br />https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59864198/LEGO%20Digital%20Designer/15456.pngC3POwenhttp://www.brickset.com/profile/?C3POwennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-20190852814511362802013-07-31T09:04:59.448+01:002013-07-31T09:04:59.448+01:00A 'little bird' showed me the new ball and...A 'little bird' showed me the new ball and socket joints when I was in Billund recently (same time as you, actually :-) ) IIRC they are on 1x2 plates and I think there are 2 variations, with ball/socket on the end and also on the side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-28968110214171373402013-07-23T10:52:41.978+01:002013-07-23T10:52:41.978+01:00my thought exacly! the legs are always ball and th...my thought exacly! the legs are always ball and the hips are sockets, always distanced 4 stud apart. Arms are clippy and shoulders are bars. The only thing i noticed, is that shoulders are sometimes horizontal, sometimes vertical. Putting Yellow's arms on Gray will look a little strange, wouldn't it?<br /><br />Anyway, i love them! I don't get all the hate they're gathering.. the modularity is great for plenty of ideas! And the new pieces....<br /><br />Keep the content coming, i love this blog, it's always a pleasure to have new articles!!Nickhttp://www.lugato.net/modelsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-452021670712819782013-07-22T22:12:44.132+01:002013-07-22T22:12:44.132+01:00Ah you are right Purple Dave. I did initially assu...Ah you are right Purple Dave. I did initially assume it was, but looked it up and thought it was a different print - but no. I'll fix the post, cheers.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-25371678229706532532013-07-22T19:22:03.049+01:002013-07-22T19:22:03.049+01:00Volectro's eye is actually from the Wooden Duc...Volectro's eye is actually from the Wooden Duck tribute set that came out in 2011. At the time, it was the only unique part in that set, but it has since shown up in large quantities in two bulk part sets this year:<br /><br />http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=98138pb007<br /><br />Nice to see that they're finally putting it to some real use, but that Flain eye looks like it could inspire a bunch of current and former Henson-IP MOCs.Purple Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-76727365837152210372013-07-22T17:32:10.657+01:002013-07-22T17:32:10.657+01:00Cute. Like X-Pods, but with a few interesting elem...Cute. Like X-Pods, but with a few interesting elements this time. I especially like the new joints.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-87096239595514349682013-07-22T05:59:38.936+01:002013-07-22T05:59:38.936+01:00I'm with TikiGal with the mix n match idea, th...I'm with TikiGal with the mix n match idea, they all seem to have compatible arm and leg joints.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-24425879611004590442013-07-22T05:24:52.963+01:002013-07-22T05:24:52.963+01:00Hay, goldninja101 here, and whoa! I won't know...Hay, goldninja101 here, and whoa! I won't know which one to get when they're released! Maybe Volectro for the baby bow in that vivid color, or maybe Flain for the new snot-teeth piece. P.S. I sure don't mind all of these posts, Tim. And I'm sure all the other people who regularly visit your blog appreciate all of the content you're giving them. Thank for keeping me posted! -goldninja101 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com