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View Thread Re: Smooth Slopes - StormChaser (566)
[...] This part would not be affected anyway because it has a variant difference other than the slope texture. However, the title of 3678a may be changed. [...] I am pushing [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Smooth Slopes - tEoS (5297)
I thought the 2x2 concave came in a true smooth some years ago. In Catalog, StormChaser writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Smooth Slopes - uvt203 (11756)
[...] Yes please eliminate them. TLG has over the years had so many molding forms for the different slopes all with different texture on the slope side ranging from totally [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Smooth Slopes - hpoort (410)
[...] That must be (Part 3678a) versus (Part 3678b) That's the only slope I can think of that is as smooth as a windscreen. There might be smooth slopes around for the purpose [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Smooth Slopes - StormChaser (566)
Thank you for all the responses so far. It seems we are all in agreement, which is quite nice. :-) In Catalog, edk writes: [...] Which specific part are you referring [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Smooth Slopes - edk (9170)
[...] I think that is a good idea since they just vary in texture due to die polishing over time. A note stating such would be a good idea. The 2x2x2 does have an actual smooth [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Smooth Slopes - Turez (43)
[...] I have often wondered why these slopes have separate entries for smooth parts. I would say some have a rougher surface than others (and in general modern parts tend [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Smooth Slopes - thecueshop (3429)
I would say yes eliminate them. What I've seen is a different texture because of worn injection molds. In Catalog, StormChaser writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Smooth Slopes - Stuart9 (1047)
Not sure I've ever seen any that I would truly call smooth, not saying they don't exist but it won't bother me if they are all under one listing. In Catalog, StormChaser [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Smooth Slopes - Pippysblocks (4753)
It's a yes from me, can be tricky to list at times. In Catalog, StormChaser writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Smooth Slopes - StormChaser (566)
(Part 30474) (Part 3048b) (Part 3046b) (Part 3037b) (Part 3684b) We're considering eliminating separate catalog entries for smooth slopes for a number of different reasons [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - axaday (7301)
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(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - axaday (7301)
[...] Well if you can attest to that, then I may be able to trace my rubber ones. Some of mine definitely came from 9794-2.
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - leonardoverde (59)
[...] and more.. "Set 9794-2 (Inv) ROBOLAB Team Challenge Set USB (2005 Version)" that i have, all the eletric pieces, motor 43362, sensor of light (with [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - leonardoverde (59)
[...] One more thing, "the Part x1676 Electric, Converter Cable, Mindstorms NXT 35cm" is made with plastic cable and have the symbol of the recycling too... at the bottom of [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] and that is where the problem lies, like last time (that is still the rule if enough of the community wants it it gets done) there is just not enough support [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - randyf (442)
[...] A lot of things have changed because of the current admin team, and a lot of other things are going be changing because of the current admin team. If the community wanted [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yes they care about using them by themselves in MoC's just like there were other sprues I used in MoC's like the ones for the gold coins, but like I said this [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 4, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Adjour (2456)
[...] You are pleasant aren't you? Lets start over. Hi, I don't agree with you. Respectfully. I'm not saying I care about sprues, I don't. But people out there [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yeah well if the sprue ain't attached to the item it is no good when the item still on the sprue can be bought, so your argument is pointless.
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Adjour (2456)
[...] Straw man. People sometimes want the sprues to "complete" boxed sets. I see no reason not to have a listing.
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - leonardoverde (59)
[...] thanks...
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - axaday (7301)
[...] I repeated your experiment. I separated the 3 I have that seemed like glossy plastic from the 4 I have that are rubber and then looked at the bottoms. The glossy plastic [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - leonardoverde (59)
[...] I found an unmistakable way to differentiate cables ... and they are LEGO originals. The rubber ones do not have the recycling symbol on the contact plate, at the bottom, [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - axaday (7301)
[...] I believe I have both in 20L. Taken from sealed sets.
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - tomsmith (1575)
[...] I have only ever seen the rubber jack version from LEGO. All of the other material types came from second hand sources where someone else replaced the wire themselves. [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - leonardoverde (59)
[...] I understand... I will see if there is any way to distinguish them unambiguously
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Bug? - 1974 (744)
Ahh, didn't know that! Thanx :) Ole In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Bug? - Admin_Russell
[...] The listings for sale in the column view are only updated once per day. What you are seeing are yesterday's listings. Wait until 8:00 AM your time tomorrow and you [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - StormChaser (566)
[...] The likelihood of adding new variants at this time is low. However, if you'll provide a list of the specific cables that come with differing wire sheaths we can [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair,... etc - leonardoverde (59)
These cables were manufactured for the 9751 and RCX and their components. However, in addition to the color of the pieces (yellow, black, blue) and their length (11, [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Bug? - 1974 (744)
Sorry! 3755 In Catalog, jennnifer writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Bug? - jennnifer (3532)
[...] 375?
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Bug? - 1974 (744)
There is a 375 listed in trans-yellow, but when I click that lot there are none for sale? Hmm :) Ole
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: New 2020 Colors - Teup (6595)
[...] Agree! I was searching the other day to figure out what parts are new in 2020, but failed to find it. Thanks for posting this! :)
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: New 2020 Colors - Hygrotus (869)
[...] and another from opal series Transparent Violet Opal (URL)
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: . - tomsmith (1575)
[...] Nice! I see that the definitions page was update with the description of this new category, but it is not currently listed on the main catalog relationship page. (URL) [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: . - jennnifer (3532)
[...] Nifty! Not often we get new catalog stuff. :) Jen
(47 months ago, Jul 3, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: . - randyf (442)
[...] Very nice. :)
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread . - StormChaser (566)
(URL)
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - randyf (442)
[...] Yes, an extended description would do the trick. And just to add to the discussion... The part in question is currently used in 11 sets. Of those 11 sets, the official [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - jennnifer (3532)
[...] [...] I have saved all my sprues and pins, etc. and if they are added to the catalog one day, I would be happy to list them for sale. :) Jen
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] and i've seen people use non-LEGO pieces in LEGO construction, should we add those in too ?
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - popsicle (6658)
[...] +1
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - StormChaser (566)
[...] We, or at least I, have been reading everything posted. So far have not seen a need to chime in unless there are specific questions you need answered. As for parts on [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Leftoverbricks (2225)
[...] Thanks for your analysis, good work! I guess we have to wait for the catalogue admins to chime in when they are awake :-)
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - yorbrick (1182)
[...] The sprue for this single part is in the images, just not in the main one. I guess this is so that we do not need to have two entries - one for the part and one for the [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - yorbrick (1182)
[...] See also here: (URL) As I noted back then, the throwing star ones have "anti-stud" connections on the underneath. You can use them on a neck bracket to look like mini [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - 3001Bricks (2427)
[...] I do agree there is some sort of inconsistency here. We do have a bunch of sprue-like parts with no official usage in the library though: (Part bb0219,85) (Part 41752,85) [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - yorbrick (1182)
[...] Yeah, I don't think a cup and a sprue are analogous, as the sprue is a leftover that cannot be re-used for the intended purpose. They are more like the leftovers [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Leftoverbricks (2225)
[...] I agree. Overall I don't think that there are many items that would have to be added. It could go to gear (like Miro suggested) or maybe to a new category.
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - popsicle (6658)
[...] Cups can be reused as their intended purpose, a “conduit” as you put it, Miro. A sprue can not. But that doesn't preclude the sprue from being repurposed and resold. [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Teup (6595)
[...] (URL)
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] well then the error was on my behalf since I thought you meant to change it from plant to coral.
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Leftoverbricks (2225)
[...] Your analogy to PAB cups and BAM plastic cases (being things that hold parts) is spot on, Miro! Maybe the sprues could go to the gear section?
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - jennnifer (3532)
[...] My apologies for speaking harshly. Not a good day for me today. :( The change I submitted was simply to change it to Plant Thallus, Seaweed, Coral Jen
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Leftoverbricks (2225)
[...] They are indeed used in MOC's, just like the pins that hold together RC Rails or the sprue that holds the Harry Potter wands. (Part 36752c01) The latter one is a [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yes and no, the cups are not sold as parts (that I know of), just like this site sells boxes, but are not sold as parts.
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Miro78 (2360)
[...] I save my sprues from this plant element. I have used them here and there, but not in great quantity. If I was still selling parts, I would have sold them. On the flip [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] no my point is we need to keep the plant name in.
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yeah I always used the sprue from the gold coins to build up my gold horde in my customs and such.
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Miro78 (2360)
[...] That is the great thing about Lego, a part that was initially designed as a seaweed can also be repurposed as a coral. This makes it difficult for categorizing especially [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - hpoort (410)
[...] To have several parts on one sprue is quite common ((URL) but to have only one part on a sprue I can think of only the plant leaves. Are there other single parts [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - jennnifer (3532)
[...] That is ridiculous. Do you have any idea how many things we classify here according to our names or names that are in common usage? The point is that people will be [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - yorbrick (1182)
[...] If that one is allowed, then all the others should be allowed too. Some of them have uses, or may have uses in the future.
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I think this exact thing was argued over before, and was denied since it is not an official LEGO part or such thing, but not sure?
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - hpoort (410)
[...] I would have been interested in buying them when I first discovered their use in MOCs. I had to buy new leaves instead, in the hope they would include the sprues. This [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yeah but my insinuation is to not remove the plant name part.
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - yorbrick (1182)
[...] Torso and other printed part searches are going to be horrendous if you stick to the line that LEGO owns the site and their terminology should be used.
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Tracyd (418)
[...] IDK but I would think because sprues are a byproduct of the molding process. Yes I have seen these used in MOC's before, but they are a part of (Part x8) not meant [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - yorbrick (1182)
[...] No, they aren't - although there is a picture of the sprue in the additional images. I guess no sprues are in the catalogue because they are not official parts, just [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] The sprue is just a piece that held this part, it has no other function outside of that.
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yes and on first impression i'd say it is a coral, but LEGO calls it a plant and considering LEGO owns this site and to keep part name continuation between sites [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - yorbrick (1182)
[...] There is no harm in adding another name for it, it does not stop anyone searching for seaweed finding it, and helps others that use another term. This part: (Part 55236) [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Sprues - Leftoverbricks (2225)
Are sprues like the one from (Part x8) in the catalog? If yes: how to find? If no: why not?
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I disagree since LEGO calls this part plant, so if people are looking for this part based on what LEGO has and has sold I'd be looking for plant, this is called part [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yeah but several things to consider, 1: LEGO calls this a plant, and whoever put the description plant thallus would have been more correct in the plant family since [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - jennnifer (3532)
[...] Agreed! I have submitted a name change for the catmins to review. Jen
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Teup (6595)
[...] In the NL like in Scandinavia we only have common gender and neuter gender. And a couple of fossilised 3 gender based phrases that you can sprinkle around to sound classy [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - superchicken77 (1273)
This is an interesting topic. One one hand I'm reading that people want the catalog to be accurate. However, nobody has considered what most people (not BL experts) [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Number bricks: which is which - primadeluxe (433)
I have submitted all my thoughts into changes for brick number 9. If approved and entered these changes also apply for the other numbers! In Catalog Identification, primadeluxe [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Number bricks: which is which - primadeluxe (433)
Recap see picture! In Catalog Identification, primadeluxe writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - yorbrick (1182)
[...] As it represented seaweed first, it is a plant. To me, I'd identify it as seaweed, but if people also recognize it as coral, then maybe that should be added to the [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - novabrick (14537)
If we want to split hairs: (Part 31219pb01) isn't a plant either. But I don't think we need a fungus section. Christian novabrick-team In Catalog, Hygrotus writes: [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - randyf (442)
[...] Nope. I have seen seaweed in other places, also. ;) [...] Reread what I wrote. I said seaweed is "usually a bit more 'leafier'". I didn't say seaweed [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] so only seen seaweed in one general location then ? let us take one example shall we, how about this type of red seaweed which a picture of it is enclosed, now tell me [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - randyf (442)
[...] Actually, I saw quite a bit of both growing up along the south-eastern coast of Florida. So, yeah, I've seen seaweed, and it is usually a bit more "leafier" than [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sets Members Want Project - StormChaser (566)
[...] Yes, if members want to submit these sets they can. [...] No, there's no need to worry about those. We can take care of them without the need for any additional [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] haven't seen much seaweed before have you? :P
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - randyf (442)
[...] It's definitely the mineral exoskeleton of coral polyps. I don't see how it can possibly be seaweed.
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Hygrotus (869)
[...] Now I understand whole misunderstaning about coral here You can see in the system in shop listnings "Coral Plant Thallus, Seaweed" (image attached) but in this [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - SylvainLS (46)
[...] Maybe that’s also because you mostly see them when they are being obvious: when they call to each others and meet in the “dating” ponds. Otherwise they don’t make noise [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Teup (6595)
[...] Hmm I didn't consider different frog species.. :D Last month I had trouble sleeping because the frogs in the street are ridiculously loud at night. They're all [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: old Pat Pend 3011 - worth noting? - Stuart9 (1047)
Always worth asking, nice to see others picking up on differences, I've seen a number of differences on the bases of these bricks in the past. In Catalog, electricbaer [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: old Pat Pend 3011 - worth noting? - electricbaer (9199)
[...] Thanks guys, they caught my eye with the radically different slotted connection tubes, that's what prompted me to at least ask!
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Hygrotus (869)
[...] Should be, zoologist tells you ;-) [...] and this is a problem :-) they are water and land animals. Of course all amphibians need to breed in water and their [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Teup (6595)
[...] Out of curiousity, if there would be a coral part, would it be put in... Animal? :D By the way, off topic: I think frogs should really be in Animal,Water. They look [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - SylvainLS (46)
[...] For a moment, I thought it reminded me of something from the Snorks ( (URL) ) but I think it’s more like Antti Lovag & Pierre Cardin’s Palais Bulles ( (URL) [...]
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Hygrotus (869)
[...] Callophyllis genus :-) (URL)
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Hygrotus (869)
[...] red algae Rhodophyta (URL)
(47 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)

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