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Re: HELP identify a 2x4 plate, 1/2 thickness (not 1/3)
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Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:30:48 GMT
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In lugnet.db.brictionary, Paul Klenk writes:
I found an unusual part while inventorying a recent eBay purchase of used LEGO.

I found two identical elements that are blue 2x4 plates -- except when the
two of them are connected, they equal the thickness of a regular brick.  In
other words, they are one-half the thickness of a brick, instead of the
usual one-third for a plate.  I have never seen this before, and CANNOT find
such a part in any database.

Can someone identify these, and provide a part number?

Paul, are you *absolutely sure* that those parts are from LEGO? I mean, do
they have the LEGO logo printed on top of the studs?
I understand some parts like those exist, but not from LEGO (they were made
by a clone brand, sorry I dunno which). If those are LEGO, then I am as
curious as you are.


Pedro



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  Re: HELP identify a 2x4 plate, 1/2 thickness (not 1/3)
 
(...) Pedro, good question: No, I was NOT sure they were LEGO, but now that I have checked the studs, they are NOT imprinted with "LEGO", but rather "TYCO" is imprinted on the very center of the plate. Into the trash they go. (Just kidding.) Mystery (...) (23 years ago, 24-Feb-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)

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  HELP identify a 2x4 plate, 1/2 thickness (not 1/3)
 
I found an unusual part while inventorying a recent eBay purchase of used LEGO. I found two identical elements that are blue 2x4 plates -- except when the two of them are connected, they equal the thickness of a regular brick. In other words, they (...) (23 years ago, 24-Feb-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)

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