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 Author: Rick_S. View Messages Posted By Rick_S.
 Posted: Jul 2, 2020 10:53
 Subject: Re: Sprues
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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:
  In Catalog, hpoort writes:
  In Catalog, Leftoverbricks writes:
  Are sprues like the one from
[p=x8] in the catalog?
If yes: how to find?
If no: why not?

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 might be one of those cases where it would be good to make an exception
and include it in the catalogue. You could try to add it and see what the catmins
think of it. Whether the sprue alone stands a chance, I don't think so, but
the 'leaves on sprue' part has precedents in the flowers, coins and keys.

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.

yeah I always used the sprue from the gold coins to build up my gold horde in
my customs and such.
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 Posted: Jul 2, 2020 10:41
 Subject: Re: Sprues
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In Catalog, hpoort writes:
  In Catalog, Leftoverbricks writes:
  Are sprues like the one from
[p=x8] in the catalog?
If yes: how to find?
If no: why not?

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 might be one of those cases where it would be good to make an exception
and include it in the catalogue. You could try to add it and see what the catmins
think of it. Whether the sprue alone stands a chance, I don't think so, but
the 'leaves on sprue' part has precedents in the flowers, coins and keys.

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?
 Author: Rick_S. View Messages Posted By Rick_S.
 Posted: Jul 2, 2020 10:32
 Subject: Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section
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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:
  In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:
  In Catalog, randyf writes:
  The part in question just reminds me a lot of the fire corals and elkhorn corals
I use to snorkel around when I was younger.


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 I think we should also call it a plant

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.

yeah but my insinuation is to not remove the plant name part.
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 Posted: Jul 2, 2020 10:27
 Subject: Re: Sprues
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In Catalog, Leftoverbricks writes:
  Are sprues like the one from
[p=x8] in the catalog?
If yes: how to find?
If no: why not?

The sprue is just a piece that held this part, it has no other function outside
of that.
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 Posted: Jul 2, 2020 10:26
 Subject: Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section
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In Catalog, randyf writes:
  The part in question just reminds me a lot of the fire corals and elkhorn corals
I use to snorkel around when I was younger.


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 I think we should also call it a plant
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 Posted: Jul 2, 2020 10:05
 Subject: Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section
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In Catalog, jennnifer writes:
  In Catalog, superchicken77 writes:
  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) will identify that part as or how they will search for it.

In coral colour, I would be searching for coral. In dark turquoise, I would
be searching for seaweed. As it stands now, I wouldn't find that part in
coral. Perhaps an extended description or additional tag to include coral?

Agreed! I have submitted a name change for the catmins to review.

Jen

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 continuation between sites, there is also the fact LEGO owns this
place and if they are gonna call it plant there, they can call it plant here.
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 Posted: Jul 2, 2020 10:03
 Subject: Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section
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In Catalog, randyf writes:
  In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:
  In Catalog, randyf writes:
  In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:
  In Catalog, randyf writes:
  In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:
  In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:
  In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:
  […]
 
Part No: 49577  Name: Plant Thallus / Seaweed / Coral
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49577 Plant Thallus / Seaweed / Coral
Parts: Plant
in my opinion this is seaweed not coral
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seaweed

and btw LEEGO offcial name of this part is plant
https://brickset.com/parts/design-49577
PLANT, W/ 3.2 SHAFT, NO. 2
so I think this also prevails towards seaweed than coral.

On the other hand, it also comes in the Coral colour (⅓ Coral, ⅔ Dark Turquoise).

On the other other hand, plants can be orangish.

And if you put it flat, it looks like lichen….

Oh, and if it’s coral, is it the microscopic animal or its mineral exo-skeletton?


It's definitely the mineral exoskeleton of coral polyps. I don't see
how it can possibly be seaweed.

haven't seen much seaweed before have you?

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 that part.

so only seen seaweed in one general location then ?

Nope. I have seen seaweed in other places, also.

  let us take one example shall
we, how about this type of red seaweed which a picture of it is enclosed, now
tell me does that look like the seaweed you know? or? seaweed comes in all shapes
and colors and designs and what not. the leafy stuff is just the most commonly
known stuff.

Reread what I wrote. I said seaweed is "usually a bit more 'leafier'".
I didn't say seaweed is *always* a bit more leafier.

The part in question just reminds me a lot of the fire corals and elkhorn corals
I use to snorkel around when I was younger.

Interesting thing though... I just learned that fire corals aren't true corals,
but are hydrocorals. Neat!

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 it does appear to display what a thallus would look like, also you have
to take into consideration some of LEGO's examples of tree branches and such
are not what I would call spot on or leafy
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 Posted: Jul 2, 2020 02:35
 Subject: Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section
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In Catalog, randyf writes:
  In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:
  In Catalog, randyf writes:
  In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:
  In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:
  In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:
  […]
 
Part No: 49577  Name: Plant Thallus / Seaweed / Coral
* 
49577 Plant Thallus / Seaweed / Coral
Parts: Plant
in my opinion this is seaweed not coral
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seaweed

and btw LEEGO offcial name of this part is plant
https://brickset.com/parts/design-49577
PLANT, W/ 3.2 SHAFT, NO. 2
so I think this also prevails towards seaweed than coral.

On the other hand, it also comes in the Coral colour (⅓ Coral, ⅔ Dark Turquoise).

On the other other hand, plants can be orangish.

And if you put it flat, it looks like lichen….

Oh, and if it’s coral, is it the microscopic animal or its mineral exo-skeletton?


It's definitely the mineral exoskeleton of coral polyps. I don't see
how it can possibly be seaweed.

haven't seen much seaweed before have you?

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 that part.

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 does that look like the seaweed you know? or? seaweed comes in all shapes
and colors and designs and what not. the leafy stuff is just the most commonly
known stuff.
 
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 Posted: Jul 1, 2020 21:57
 Subject: Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section
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In Catalog, randyf writes:
  In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:
  In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:
  In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:
  […]
 
Part No: 49577  Name: Plant Thallus / Seaweed / Coral
* 
49577 Plant Thallus / Seaweed / Coral
Parts: Plant
in my opinion this is seaweed not coral
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seaweed

and btw LEEGO offcial name of this part is plant
https://brickset.com/parts/design-49577
PLANT, W/ 3.2 SHAFT, NO. 2
so I think this also prevails towards seaweed than coral.

On the other hand, it also comes in the Coral colour (⅓ Coral, ⅔ Dark Turquoise).

On the other other hand, plants can be orangish.

And if you put it flat, it looks like lichen….

Oh, and if it’s coral, is it the microscopic animal or its mineral exo-skeletton?


It's definitely the mineral exoskeleton of coral polyps. I don't see
how it can possibly be seaweed.

haven't seen much seaweed before have you?
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 Posted: Jun 25, 2020 14:21
 Subject: Re: Darth Vader Head Mold Variance
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In Catalog, M.Boss writes:
  
 
Part No: 30368  Name: Minifigure, Headgear Helmet SW Darth Vader
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30368 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet SW Darth Vader
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear

When comparing two Darth Vader figures I had, I discovered a mold variance between
two helmets. The "old" type came likey was made from 1999-2014, while The "new"
type appeared in the 2019 20th Anniversary Clone Scout Walker
 
Set No: 75261  Name: Clone Scout Walker – 20th Anniversary Edition
* 
75261-1 (Inv) Clone Scout Walker – 20th Anniversary Edition
198 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2019
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 3
I think
this new mold was created because in order to create the anniversary figure lego
wanted to use a 1 piece Vader helmet, as opposed to the 2 piece helmets they
switched to a couple of years ago. This mold variation deserves a note in the
catalog entry for the helmet,, or a variant added to the catalog, but I'm
not sure which. If someone wants to take the appropriate action from here, please
go ahead. See the attached image for the differences between the two.

think one on right is a chinese knock off.

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