Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | WoutR  | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 17:20 | | Subject: | Jumbo brick x1446 versions | | Viewed: | 103 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| When LEGO tried to develop a larger brick for young children, they first experimented
with Jumbo bricks. Soon, these were replaced by the Duplo size we stil know today.
The LEGO designers tried several things, and as a result there are two very different
versions of the 2x4 Jumbo brick x1446.
Samsonite verion
Best known is the Samsonite version.
These bricks were designed in Denmark using the metric system, but produced and
released in North America. A 1x1x1 brick unit size would be 25x25x25 mm, minus
(2 x 0,2 mm) tolerance taken from the ends to allow for building. The resulting
2x4 brick would be 50 x 100 x 25 mm minus a tolerance taken from the length and
with to allow for easy building. As a result, the actual 2x4 brick is 49,6 x
99,6 x 25 mm in size.
This is close to imperial (inch) based sizes, but it really is SI metric. The
height including the stud (and logo) is 30,3 mm. The stud diameter is 21,6 mm,
noticably larger than on the European bricks.
The Samsonite Jumbo bricks are generally known to "not work with any other
LEGO system", but in reality the size of these bricks IS exactly 5x the Modulex
system. The bricks themselves don't connect with each other though.
Samsonite Jumbo bricks were used in:
European version
Less known is the European version of the Jumbo bricks. This seems to be mainly
because they were made in smaller quantities and were available for a shorter
time.
The size of these bricks is exactly 3x the regular system. This seems to be a
later design idea, leading to the 2x system size of the later Duplo bricks.
A 1x1x1 brick unit size would be 24x24x28,8 mm, minus (2 x 0,2 mm) tolerance
taken from the ends to allow for building. As a result, the actual 2x4 brick
is 47,6 x 95,6 x 28,8 mm in size. The height including the stud (and logo) is
34,3 mm. The stud diameter is 17,9 mm, noticably smaller than on the Samsonite
bricks.
European Jumbo bricks were used in:
Looking at the images (especially when you find better quality images of these
sets), the difference in relative stud size is recognisable.
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Oct 11, 2023 09:18 | | Subject: | Please add alternative item number | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | | For: | Catalog Associate | | Status: | Completed | |
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Please add alternative item number 3274pb0107. My head has number 3274 inside.
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Aug 29, 2023 04:01 | | Subject: | Please separate 99206 and 4304 | | Viewed: | 105 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| Please separate part 99206 and. 4304.
Earlier this year, part 4304 was introduced. In our catalog it is seen aa an
altenative for 99206.
I think that New Elementary does a good job at describing why it is intentionally
functionally different.
https://www.newelementary.com/2023/08/lego-brickheadz-sonic-review-sets-40627.html
Looking at the images in the article, the bottom side is different so the parts
can be distinguished easily.
Because the part was recently introduced, it should be easy to correct the set
inventories, and hopefully there will not be many problems with store inventories
for recently parted out sets.
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Jun 6, 2023 14:21 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 10269-1 | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Delete 1 Part 10269stk01 (Not Applicable) Sticker Sheet for Set 10269, Mirrored (Undetermined Type)
* Add 1 Part 10269stk01a (Not Applicable) Sticker Sheet for Set 10269, Mirrored - (58480/6270452) (First Version with Error 'MILWAUKE' (match ID 2)
* Add 1 Part 10269stk01b (Not Applicable) Sticker Sheet for Set 10269, Mirrored - (69195/6312751) (Second Version with Corrected 'MILWAUKEE' (Alternate) (match ID 2)
Comments from Submitter:
Delete undeterminate version of the sticker (10269stk01) and replace it with the first version (10269stk01a), add corrected version of the sticker (10269stk01b) as alternate.
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Jun 3, 2023 06:48 | | Subject: | Set 10269 - MILWAUKE and MILWAUKEE versions | | Viewed: | 88 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| Two versions of the sticker for set 10269-1 exist. The difference is in sticker
number 2. The first version (58480/6270452) had a "MILWAUKE" spelling
error, the second version (69195/6312751) corrected this to "MILWAUKEE".
I have requested to change the current sticker and stickered part into an undeterminate
version:
[p=14769pb302]
And I have added the alternate versions
For the -a versions (with the MILWAUKE spelling error), we can use the current
catalog images for part 10269stk01 and 14769pb302.
I have uploaded an image for 10269stk01b.
I do not have a 14769pb302b (tile 2x2 with the corrected sticker).
Could someone with set 10269 or with part 14769pb302, please check the version
of their sticker, and upload a catalog image for the revised version?
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | May 23, 2023 08:38 | | Subject: | Poison Ivy minifigure torso variations | | Viewed: | 155 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | | For: | Catalog Associate | | Status: | Open | |
| Apparently, minifigure sh010 was released in two versions:
- with black lines on the torso, as shown in the catalog image of the minifigure;
and
- with green lines on the torso, as shown in the catalog image of the torso.
Looking at the catalog images, it looks like this might be a difference between
production for the 2012 (green version?) and 2015 (black version?) sets, but
I cannot confirm that. Looking at the instructions, all use the same ElementID
so that would make it a variation and not a different part design.
If both versions of this figure are common (and I think that they are), I think
that the variations are so different that both should have their own catalog
entry. Is there a reason not to do this?
I do not have the required parts to do submit them to the catalog.
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Apr 29, 2023 08:27 | | Subject: | USB-microscope-camera-toy | | Viewed: | 149 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| I recently posted a few images taken with my new USB-microscope-camera-toy. I
got several messages asking for additional information, so here is a quick review
I do not have any previous experience with digital microscopes, so I got frustrated
trying to find good information to make an educated choice. In the end, I just
got one of the “Best Sellers in Lab Handheld Digital Microscopes” (currently
listed #6). The main selection criteria became 1) price, and 2) the availability
of a vertical stand that provides the possibility to adjust height precisely
(using gear wheel on gear rack). So that was a bit of a “guess this will be good
enough”-buy.
Cost:
Digital microscope ~50 euro
Stand ~25 euro
I later found out that I could have gotten that stand for free if I posted a
5 star review on Amazon.
Positive remarks
+ easy to use
+ does what I want it to do
+ I can read the smallest LEGO mould numbers now, I am amazed at what LEGO can
do now.
+ the led lights are usually good enough to illuminate your subject
Negative remarks
- the 8 lights do reflect on the object and will sometimes be visible in the
captured photo
- comes without proper stand, the default is not good enough. Sold separately
(or free if…)
- No camera raw image capture, limiting the possibilities for later editing (maybe
different webcam software would help... I don't know if any is available.)
- The center of view is in focus, at distance there is some blurring and reduced
light. (Because the short focal length this is to be expected).
- A perfect vertical mount in the universal stand is difficult. Again, “good
enough”.
- I have mine connected to my computer. It does not come with it own software,
but uses the general camera software (like a webcam).
- There is colour adjustment in that software, some colours are difficult to
capture.
- I had some problems with the image freezing, replacing the provided cable with
a new one and adjusting the computer setting that allowed the computer to shut
down usb devices for power saving seem to have almost completely fixed the problem
- It should be possible to connect the device to my phone by WIFI, but I never
used it that way. It would use the wifi connection that also connects the phone
to the internet, and I don’t want to remove that automatic connection.
Resolution:
The captured image is 3840 x 2160 pixels (~8 MP in 16:9 aspect ratio).
Placing an object under the protective cover/shield, I can fill the image frame
with 1 cm. That 1 cm is captured with 3840 pixels (long edge of the image). Placing
the object within the cover, a bit more magnification is possible.
There is a second focal point, although it is more tricky to find which shows
approximately 2.85 mm to 3840 pixels (again, object below the cover). This means
that 0.01 mm details can be seen.
At the other end, moving the microscope up to increase the field of view, I can
take an image of a 2x4 brick. I guess the maximum would be about 35 mm width
(4 studs and a bit), but then the effects of the distance from the focal point
become clearly visible.
This captured digital image can then be displayed on your phone or computer screen.
When I worked in a printshop, we advised prints of 150 pixels per inch. (Then
the print will appear to be sharp under normal viewing circumstances, assuming
that the original image was sharp.)
3840 / 150 = 25.6
25.6 inch = 65 cm
So large screens or prints should be no problem.
Sample images
The captured images were taken at 3840 pixels, and then later scaled to 1000
for upload on this forum.
top view
inside view
inside view
Inside view and outside detail
Lightsaber ends, images from both focal points
Comparing old and new parts
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Apr 24, 2023 08:09 | | Subject: | Wanted – 2011 Ninjago spinner parts | | Viewed: | 114 times | | Topic: | Wanted | |
| Wanted – 2011 Ninjago spinner parts
The 2011 Ninjago spinner sets used some common parts with alternative part numbers.
I am looking for those parts (in any colour) with those alternative part numbers
moulded into them.
Buying new sets would help me find these parts, but that gets expensive quickly.
I would buy used sets with these parts, but over time most of these parts have
been replaced by their regular versions (probably except the boat stud under
the turntable).
I am looking for:
with part number 94148
with part number 93788, according to the catalog notes this will be
the “solid plastic” version instead of the “more rubbery” version.
with part number 93791
with part number 93792
with part number 93790
with part number 93793
I do not yet know if parts 63965 and 4085d already had design numbers moulded
into them, or if the parts were to small for that at that time.
Part numbers 93787, 93789 and 93794 also fit within this range or part numbers,
but these do have their own catalog entry so they are easier to find
These parts were used in the following sets:
I am looking for sellers who either have the parts with the listed part numbers,
or who can confirm their used sets still contain the mentioned numbers.
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Apr 15, 2023 10:04 | | Subject: | Wanted - Hinge Brick 1x2 Base with mold error | | Viewed: | 202 times | | Topic: | Wanted | |
| The Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base is known to have been made with a mold assembly error,
causing one or two of the side plates to be reversed. The resulting hinge
does not work, but it is a fun oddity that I would like to add to my collection
Please let me know if you have one or more available
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Apr 4, 2023 14:56 | | Subject: | Please add alternate item number | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | | For: | Catalog Associate | | Status: | Completed | |
| Please add alternate item number 30499 to part 3684a.
Item number 30499 is currently only associated with part 3684. The 3684 catalog
entry is obsolete and will be marked for deletion once it is removed from all
inventories.
I have a few part 3684a (with hollow studs) with the part number 30499 moulded
inside. They have both the smooth/textured surface and both versions of the internal
supports. Parts made in mould 01 have a textured surface and has internal supports
on both sides of the center tube. Parts made in mould 03 have a smooth surface
and has internal supports on one side of the center tube.
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Mar 5, 2023 17:29 | | Subject: | Part 3566 - Transp 2x4 bricks without crssprt | | Viewed: | 142 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| The new Satin Trans-Clear 2x4 bricks use a new mould with part number 3556.
It looks like this is a new mould for transparent bricks, and I think that we
can expect more transparent brick now LEGO is using MABS plastic and the new
mould has been made.
The mould does not have cross-supports. I guess this will look better when building
with transparent bricks, but it could be confusing in our catalog. Should we
identify this as a 3001 or 3001old (or 3001-something-new), and why?
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Feb 4, 2023 08:05 | | Subject: | Any information on Braille set 40655? | | Viewed: | 101 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
| Someone told me that on February 1st, set 40655 "Discover Braille - French
Alphabet" was planned for release.
Does anyone have more information?
Was this set released recently? Or will it soon be?
Where might it be found?
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Jan 28, 2023 17:40 | | Subject: | Please undo merger of parts | | Viewed: | 112 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | | For: | Catalog Associate | | Status: | Completed | |
| Please undo the merger of the Play Day 2018 and 2019 bricks.
The 2018 bricks are printed single sided.
The 2019 bricks are printed double sided.
They were not the same.
I have all these bricks in my collection.
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Jan 3, 2023 09:43 | | Subject: | Additional info - Duplo suitcase 87075 | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | | For: | Catalog Associate | | Status: | Open | |
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Date used
Inside the suitcase there is the part number, the mold- and cavity number and
(C) 2008 The LEGO Group.
This suggests that this suitcase has been in use many years ago, but was never
included in the BrickLink catalog. I would guess that it was used after 6427
and before 20302.
The different shape of the suitcase handle might make it possible to identify
the different versions in set images.
Info on Brickset
The part number 87075 is not known in the LEGO replacement part database as seen
on BrickSet.
Looking at part 6427, a few of the images do show a square at the position of
the LEGO logo.
This suggests that 4624835 (Orange) and 4508202 (Red) might be the ElementID's
for this version of the suitcase. I do not consider it enough proof though.
This square is not visible on the thumbnail images for design number 20302
Additional images
- Comparing the suitcase with LEGO logo with the suitcase with DUPLO logo
- Showing the inside of part 87075
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Dec 28, 2022 13:23 | | Subject: | Wanted - 2x2 brick Milky White Allianz Arena | | Viewed: | 113 times | | Topic: | Wanted | |
| Wanted:
A milky white 2x2 brick with Allianz Arena glitter.
If you have one (or more) available, please let me know.
(2x2 photo taken from http://www.miniland.nl/Records/allianz%20arena.htm)
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Jul 14, 2020 05:45 | | Subject: | Key chain 853992 | | Viewed: | 69 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| I just noticed this key chain in the catalog.
The current name is " 2 x 4 Brick - Satin Black Key Chain".
Should that not be "2 x 4 Brick - Chrome Black Key Chain"?
Or am I mistaken here?
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | May 14, 2020 06:36 | | Subject: | Pink, light pink and paradisa pink | | Viewed: | 170 times | | Topic: | Colors | | Status: | Open | |
| I don't know what the current status is of the planned catalog color project,
but in preparation here is a photo of some pink parts.
The parts on the left are LEGO Light Reddish Violet. The parts on the
right are LEGO Rose. Both are called pink on BrickLink.
Rose is commonly called "Paradisa Pink" and is often sold as "Light Pink" on
BrickLink.
I am not sure if BrickLink's Light Pink actually exist. I suspect many are
misidentified.
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Jan 6, 2019 06:33 | | Subject: | Part 35442 and 35449 name - flower or gear? | | Viewed: | 74 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| Parts 35442 and 35449 were just added to the catalog. They are currently named
"Plate, Modified [size] with [amount] Flower Petals".
[p=35449]
If you look at how these parts are used, then they are actually gear wheels.
Should the name not be "Plate, Modified [size] with [amount] Gear Tooth"?
See https://youtu.be/o0I6SgQSMMQ?t=282
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Dec 21, 2018 15:49 | | Subject: | 3299miB | | Viewed: | 93 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| Is part 3299miB really a Minitalia part?
It looks like a LEGO System part with split tubes from the 1970s.
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Nov 26, 2018 05:50 | | Subject: | I just wanted to show this image - thanks! | | Viewed: | 153 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
| This screenshot shows how much work was done on the Seventh Catalog Project yesterday,
and it is continuing today.
Thanks everyone!
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