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In lugnet.lego.direct, Ross Crawford wrote:
> Has anyone else noticed this? It seems newer 1x6 & 1x8 bricks have a different
> mold. See this comparison:
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/RoscoHead/bricklink/bottom.jpg
>
> The older brick on the left has holes in the bottom studs, but more importantly,
> the flanges on studs 2 & 4 don't go all the way to the bottom of the brick. The
> newer brick, on the right, has no holes and the flanges go right to the bottom.
>
> This may not seem like a huge difference, but what it means is I can no longer
> attach these bricks to one of these:
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> http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=4274
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> by those 2 studs, because the flanges don't allow the rim of the pin's stud to
> go up inside the brick.
>
> THIS IS BAD!!!!! And though I know most probably don't care, I use this
> technique for connection often!
>
> So far, I've only seen it in newer 1x6 & 1x8s, but who knows how far it will
> infiltrate in future?
>
> Does LEGO Direct have any comments, or able to shed a light on why this
> incompatibility has been introduced?
>
> ROSCO
I did a little check on my 1xn bricks and saw this "problem" on all types and
colours, from 1x2 to 1x8.
In my opinion, there are two or more moulds, each with a little difference, and
they change them every now and then. (For cleaning and maintenance, I think)
There is no indication that there is a "new" or "old" type. The past few years,
I got both types.
For me, it is no problem so far, and I had hardly noticed before you mentioned
it.
Leo.
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