tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post2842166748108361827..comments2024-03-19T05:24:06.613+00:00Comments on New Elementary: LEGO® parts, sets and techniques: LEGO® interview: PPE safety masksAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-73717751128005152512020-05-29T03:20:27.401+01:002020-05-29T03:20:27.401+01:00Yeah, as soon as I saw that it had been deleted, I...Yeah, as soon as I saw that it had been deleted, I figured that was the most likely reason. At some point, this will all get sorted out, and life will find a new normal. _When_that_happen_, I have no problem with any leftover unused LEGO faceshields that are still in the pipeline winding up in the hands of collectors, provided it's all above-board. I'd also be fine with them being donated for use in developing nations.<br /><br />Until then, they're needed elsewhere. I don't know that there would be any harm in those numbers being publicly known, but I don't see any point in risking it. But this is one of those times when the world could really use a troupe of comedians on permanent retainer, so I had a funny idea and ran with it. And if a few people fell for it, all the better. I just didn't anticipate it would get deleted before anyone figured it out. Ah, well.Purple Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-39966791230272814772020-05-28T04:52:32.440+01:002020-05-28T04:52:32.440+01:00ah ok, that was obscure. I simply assumed you did ...ah ok, that was obscure. I simply assumed you did have the actual numbers, which I don't feel should be published.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-14585133046998734602020-05-27T22:43:35.968+01:002020-05-27T22:43:35.968+01:00Aw, come on! It was a goofy joke. If you type th...Aw, come on! It was a goofy joke. If you type them in a calculator and turn it upside down, the numbers spell "goggles" and "shell". I dug through a few lists of calculator words, and there really weren't any others that were topical.Purple Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-21489142870036204772020-05-25T17:16:33.804+01:002020-05-25T17:16:33.804+01:00Yes, but WHAT are the element and mould numbers?Yes, but WHAT are the element and mould numbers?Daghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702225969943437639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-21323073284979591572020-05-22T23:36:34.349+01:002020-05-22T23:36:34.349+01:00Three things I can think of could contribute to th...Three things I can think of could contribute to the much faster turnaround time:<br /><br />1. Someone else was involved in the design. From this article, it's hard to tell _who_ actually designed these. It could be that the DHA had an existing design that had already been approved, and all they had to do was start cranking them out.<br /><br />2. It's _not_ a LEGO element. It's not LEGO compatible, so they don't need to test the connections for that perfect amount of clutch power. It doesn't need to be put through rigorous testing to prove long-term durability because these are intended to be disposed of regularly. It doesn't need to be child-safe, because they're only intended for adults to wear. And for the first time in their history, "good enough" actually is good enough.<br /><br />3. And, ironically, the pandemic is actually helping in this situation. Between much of "non-essential" business being shut down, and pandemic aid being given heightened priority, something like this would be one of those, "set aside whatever you're doing and work on this instead," moments.Purple Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-50295797924839987742020-05-22T09:25:59.301+01:002020-05-22T09:25:59.301+01:00Interesting to hear that they're produced to t...Interesting to hear that they're produced to the same standards as regular Lego elements. I would've thought those kinds of tolerances wouldnt really be necessary for this, especially since they wanted to get them in production as soon as possible. <br /><br />Im curious whether the "6 months" figure cited for normal parts is for the beginning of the design to a finished mold, or from finished design to finished mold. Certainly if its the former, its easy to see why the masks could be made quicker, since they dont need any sort of compatibility with other parts.<br /><br />Finally, Im inclined to say that since they have design IDs, they're fair game for purist MOCs IMO (assuming anyone gets their hands on them for such purposes)Magmafrost13https://www.flickr.com/photos/141297665@N06/noreply@blogger.com