tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post7557395778113153066..comments2024-03-19T01:40:14.351+00:00Comments on New Elementary: LEGO® parts, sets and techniques: Assembly Square: part oneAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-28219639396065159692020-09-28T17:05:13.466+01:002020-09-28T17:05:13.466+01:00The part 28152 is listed on BrickLink as 28192. I&...The part 28152 is listed on BrickLink as 28192. I've just put one under a magnifier, and 28192 is correct.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-25729704592502002962020-05-10T17:05:32.927+01:002020-05-10T17:05:32.927+01:00What abouty 3x3 macaroni tile ??What abouty 3x3 macaroni tile ??P1l0t3https://www.blogger.com/profile/06812429680957680254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-63025787273155842342017-01-18T15:40:58.379+00:002017-01-18T15:40:58.379+00:00That's exciting!That's exciting!Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-39344047149304411832017-01-18T00:30:00.399+00:002017-01-18T00:30:00.399+00:00It sounded like the color mixing in the parrot cou...It sounded like the color mixing in the parrot could vary quite a bit from specimen to specimen. I heard about someone gotten one that was predominantly yellow.<br /><br />/HåkanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-89007787374114785212017-01-13T03:47:11.636+00:002017-01-13T03:47:11.636+00:00Actually, it seems it didn't go through, but I...Actually, it seems it didn't go through, but I'm definitely not typing it up again, though! Though I will mention that the filling of the hands is likely for structural integrity and friction purposes, given the tiny size of the hands and the fact that you're meant to squeeze them into things (clips).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883597585734283262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-24110122686753300732017-01-13T03:28:25.198+00:002017-01-13T03:28:25.198+00:00Haha, I did, too!Haha, I did, too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883597585734283262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-45985606150232584242016-12-31T22:43:55.378+00:002016-12-31T22:43:55.378+00:00The new corner frame appears in blue in the new Ci...The new corner frame appears in blue in the new City police station.<br />And you get some in white in a Friends set.<br />Jonathan Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312603931099975568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-63720541378490195862016-12-31T17:09:41.023+00:002016-12-31T17:09:41.023+00:00That's interesting, thank you, I don't hav...That's interesting, thank you, I don't have that set. So therefore it seems BrickLink are not giving the new parrot a separate entry (or no one noticed the change their either). I've also looked at the Brickset (TLG) inventory for that set and that part has not been included at all. Same with Brick Bank, which uses the old parrot mould.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-15257439096991131972016-12-26T00:44:48.164+00:002016-12-26T00:44:48.164+00:00The new parrot mold was already used in 76052 (...The new parrot mold was already used in 76052 ('66 Batman set) in dark grey for the two rooftop statuesFrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289626712061284084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-78521742454083382702016-12-24T23:37:41.587+00:002016-12-24T23:37:41.587+00:00Sure does but I've never been missing a piece ...Sure does but I've never been missing a piece from a set in my 30+ yrs of building. I think people just are careless casue I read the that the same guy has been making the sorting machines for TLG for over 30yrs. I am sure they are very accurateAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121247097424805714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-81139951932816988082016-12-23T14:53:36.482+00:002016-12-23T14:53:36.482+00:00Good point... tough act to follow, even just by me...Good point... tough act to follow, even just by merit of size.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-43582633277924402922016-12-22T20:45:05.284+00:002016-12-22T20:45:05.284+00:00500 pieces? Globally? It sounds like a drop in the...500 pieces? Globally? It sounds like a drop in the ocean.<br /><br />/HåkanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-88832239579545619822016-12-22T16:47:53.547+00:002016-12-22T16:47:53.547+00:00Stellar article.
I have such a deep, tremendous r...Stellar article.<br /><br />I have such a deep, tremendous respect for Jamie. His role at TLG is not an easy one, as the Modular series are so anticipated and scrutinized. Yet he continues to push himself artistically each year while staying within the confines one finds oneself in a lot of product design scenarios. This set is astonishingly good. What I am really interested in is to see how he segues into the set that will follow this one. This is an anniversary set, bigger, badder, etc. so they can't keep growing from this...and I am sure that whatever comes next will be just as amazing to me.<br /><br />Can't wait to get this one though...with all the year end sales my wallet is like a boxer in the late rounds of a fight...and by the time the 1st gets here its not going to have anything left!Kenneth Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01026324400064140870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-53452883299027214882016-12-22T15:43:09.454+00:002016-12-22T15:43:09.454+00:00I was told by a friend who loves ordering replacem...I was told by a friend who loves ordering replacement parts that TLG sets aside 500 of each element from sets for replacement for partsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121247097424805714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-9523901917391029852016-12-22T15:37:59.527+00:002016-12-22T15:37:59.527+00:00Yes it was cause it was a minifigure accessory at ...Yes it was cause it was a minifigure accessory at the time<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121247097424805714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-90089627294381485312016-12-22T15:28:00.801+00:002016-12-22T15:28:00.801+00:00Oh man so many tiles. This is one of those sets wh...Oh man so many tiles. This is one of those sets where I'd love to strip it for the good bits then hand off the figs to whoever wanted them. I keep telling myself to get a modular at some point and never do. They're always so expensive and I'd end up putting most of it in the sorting bins probably never to use it again. But I think if I did finally break down and buy a Modular, it'd probably be this one for the plethera of finisher elements. Dave(Mana Ramp Matoran)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10102008790222887371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-59201646733335692192016-12-21T16:01:29.707+00:002016-12-21T16:01:29.707+00:00Interesting. You mean the ball was considered lice...Interesting. You mean the ball was considered licensed in that particular colour? This is not unusual, but seems odd to me in this case. Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-43469976633839548992016-12-21T15:59:06.691+00:002016-12-21T15:59:06.691+00:00Thanks Andrew! Yes, the angled door is an ugly chu...Thanks Andrew! Yes, the angled door is an ugly chunky part but it's a gazillion times easier for kids than rotating a normal frame! Jamie actually uses both approaches in the set, which I think is cool. Will explain more when I actually review the set!Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-20839321318380764242016-12-21T15:56:30.527+00:002016-12-21T15:56:30.527+00:00Well, all I can say is that I am glad the colour e...Well, all I can say is that I am glad the colour experts are also confused ;) <br /><br />If you think there may be an error with Huw's scraping/coding, should we mention this to him? I also don't understand where <a href="http://brickset.com/parts/colour-Drum-Lacquered" rel="nofollow">this sort of stuff</a> comes from, maybe it is a related issue.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-91594516918029761602016-12-21T15:54:34.074+00:002016-12-21T15:54:34.074+00:00Good review! I'm very excited for a lot of the...Good review! I'm very excited for a lot of these parts.<br /><br />The macaroni tiles (2x2, 4x4, and 2x2 angular) are some of the most promising—I've said before that 2017 is shaping up to be the "year of the tile", what with those and the relatively-new 2x3 tiles. Shape-wise, they're very useful since no comparable "macaroni plates" exist yet.And the non-studded surface they provide is not just useful aesthetically but also functionally, since you can potentially combine the use of those with other turntable elements to seamlessly add a rotating section to a 4x4 or 8x8 cylindrical construction.<br /><br />I've seen a lot of skepticism directed at the "corner window/door frame", since many past sets (especially modulars) used standard door/window frames and hinges or turntables to a similar effect. But I can see the use of such a part, since not only does it allow for a diagonal window or door in a much more compact space (thanks to not needing additional elements to achieve the angle), but also serves as a decent structural element (thanks to the large top and bottom surface) and allows those sorts of angled windows to be included in sets for younger kids in themes like City and Friends (which can't necessarily make use of the sorts of complex techniques seen in adult-focused D2C sets).<br /><br />The new "corner SNOT" brick is less dramatic than some of the other newly introduced parts, but it is still a good piece with lots of potential applications. I love the way you combined it with the "anti-slipper" in one of your pictures, which makes for the kind of construction that would have been impossible with traditional SNOT bricks any way you slice it!Andrew Barnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723179808721244651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-71675468639942676432016-12-21T15:39:55.493+00:002016-12-21T15:39:55.493+00:00*tried *buy*tried *buyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121247097424805714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-70549828685872179192016-12-21T15:33:36.346+00:002016-12-21T15:33:36.346+00:00I see someone beat me to the punch. And even made ...I see someone beat me to the punch. And even made a replacement parts mention lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121247097424805714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-36022999759317071632016-12-21T15:31:51.031+00:002016-12-21T15:31:51.031+00:00The Technic ball joint is used in two other sets. ...The Technic ball joint is used in two other sets. A Ningago one and a Marvel set. I only noticed cause I wanted that piece for a MOC. I trued getting it from replacement parts and it was considered an licenced piece and not avaible. I just wasn't really wanting to but a big set just for that. Now I hope I can get more of them more easily possibly. And I hope I'm not in trouble over my replacement parts remark as some think that is not a very nice thing to do. I only do it for a few items anyways.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121247097424805714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-19246944536786743622016-12-21T15:00:50.875+00:002016-12-21T15:00:50.875+00:00If this parrot is in fact a new mold, I have to ad...If this parrot is in fact a new mold, I have to admit I'm a tad bit disappointed. The parrot and the monkey (which was redesigned for last year's Ninjago sets) were both classic animal molds overdue for an update, and yet neither of the updated version adds what might've been a huge improvement for both: printed eyes. Today, when even the fishy eyes of sharks are printed, it's hard to justify one of human minifigures' nearest genetic relatives having recessed eyes. And the new parrot's lack of printed eyes is a step back from more recent LEGO molded birds like the penguin and chicken.<br /><br />While Reddish Brown 1x1 tiles without printing are new to sets, printed versions have been appearing this year with multiple patterns: a wood grain pattern (http://brickset.com/parts/6139449) in six Friends and Elves sets, and a monstrous eye pattern (http://brickset.com/parts/6157652) in the Doctor Strange set.<br /><br />Regarding the silver 2x2 dish and ball: I could've sworn I'd seen these parts listed on LEGO Customer Service, and I was correct. They are listed as Silver Ink (a good example is the 3x3 dish used in 71258 E.T. Fun Pack, or the ball in set 76019 Starblaster Showdown). Bizarrely, though, Brickset has stopped including parts in this color in their database — despite still acknowledging that the Customer Service inventories include these parts (71258's Brickset inventory is listed as 100% complete with 42 parts, even though the Brickset database only lists 41)!<br /><br />The Ink colors like Silver Ink and Gold Ink are strange in a number of ways — for one, they can represent either a lacquered/metallic color like this (represented by the term "NO.1000" in the part name) or a metalized/chrome color (represented by the term "NO.1100" in the part name). Perhaps this is part of why Brickset has trouble with these colors.Aanchirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758261805365974871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-9642410357297887812016-12-21T12:26:34.280+00:002016-12-21T12:26:34.280+00:00oh, oops.
Not only did someone already mention thi...oh, oops.<br />Not only did someone already mention this, he used the exact same play of words haha.Luciano Appollon Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113681995854810856noreply@blogger.com