Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Nov 9, 2022 11:44 | Subject: | [Joke] Building with/without a plan | Viewed: | 107 times | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| It’s been a while since I told a joke here and a thread about building reminded
me of this one.
It’s banter between Grandes Écoles (specialised universities) in France, and
particularly Engineering ones.
Context to understand the joke:
— l’X = École polytechnique. Brainy (and military, which is a bit of a contradiction).
A few Nobel prizes and a Field medal, three Presidents of France, and many CEOs
of big French companies.
— Centrale = a group of Engineering schools. Good… but not X.
— Arts & Métiers. More hands-on. Alumni are called ‘gadzarts’ (pronounced gah
dzahr; from ‘gars des Arts’ (gah days_ahr) / guys from Arts).
(Not an alumnus of any.)
So, here’s the joke:
What’s the difference between an X, a centralien, and a gadzart?
— When an X builds a bridge, the bridge falls down. But they know why the bridge
fell down.
— When a centralien builds a bridge, the bridge falls down, they don’t know why.
— When a gadzart builds a bridge, the brigde holds, they don’t know why but it
holds!
Does this apply to LEGO building? What kind of LEGO engineer are you?
Me, of course, I think I’m a unicorn: I’ll build the bridge, and the brigde will
hold, and I’ll know why, haha! …until I actually have to build the bridge!
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Aug 19, 2022 15:26 | Subject: | Elk? | Viewed: | 189 times | Topic: | Catalog | Status: | Open | |
| Hi,
I just saw that ‘deer’ was replaced by ‘elk’ in
[p=3846pb48]
[p=3070bpb119]
I don’t get why. It’s clearly a Red Deer (cervus elaphus), not a Wapiti (cervus
canadensis; wrong continent) and certainly not a Moose/Elk (alces alces; wrong
antlers, wrong snout).
Could we have the rationale for that change?
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Jul 7, 2022 09:23 | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 70620-1 | Viewed: | 31 times | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Change 1 Part Dark Brown {2871u Train Motor 9V Decorative Side with Open Hub Points (fits RC Train Motor) (Undetermined Type) to 2871b Train Motor 9V Decorative Side with Open Hub Points (fits RC Train Motor) - Stepped Ends}
Comments from Submitter:
Personal collection.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Jun 30, 2022 13:46 | Subject: | 4623a in 21011? | Viewed: | 84 times | Topic: | Catalog | Status: | Open | |
| Hi,
Can someone check whether 4623a was found in ?
Because, as it is now, 4623 (undertermined version) is in the Alternate section.
So it should either be deleted or replaced with 4623a.
Thanks.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Jun 19, 2022 04:32 | Subject: | Have you seen this guy? | Viewed: | 337 times | Topic: | Help | |
| Hi all,
Have you seen this little guy?
I was looking at the release announcements of 10497-1 and 10305-1 when I heard
some kind of howl and the sound of something flying out very fast and since then
I can’t find my friend anymore
Joining a sketch artist as I’ve no photo: he’s very shy and never wants to come
out.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | May 19, 2022 10:36 | Subject: | Car bases 18923c01 & 68446c01 | Viewed: | 68 times | Topic: | Catalog | Status: | Open | |
| Hi all,
* | | 18923c01 Vehicle, Base 8 x 16 x 2 1/2 with Mudguards Raised, 4 x 14 Recessed Center with 3 Holes, and Dark Bluish Gray Wheels Holders Parts: Vehicle, Base |
* | | 68446c01 Vehicle, Base 8 x 16 x 2 1/2 with Mudguards, 4 x 14 Recessed Center with 5 Holes, and Dark Bluish Gray Wheels Holders Parts: Vehicle, Base |
I don’t have the parts, only 3D model for 18923c01, so could someone check they
are actually:
— 18923c01: 2 bricks high,
or 2 1/3 if you include the wheel axle brick (bottom is 1 plate lower than
the base),
or 2 1/3 if you include the top of the mudguards,
or 2 2/3 if you include both the bricks and the mudguards,
— 68446c01: 2 1/3 bricks high,
or 2 2/3 if you include the wheel axle bricks,
or is it 2 & 2 1/3? (I can’t see if it’s the base that is higher or the
mudguards that are lower),
and make the proper change request?
Thanks 
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | May 9, 2022 14:46 | Subject: | Muppets trivia | Viewed: | 144 times | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| Hi all,
In case you need a break from BL and crave for real culture (and not bad movies
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1340513 ) here are some trivia about
the Muppets:
So, I recently found out that Fozzie Bear’s catchphrase in English is “Wocka
wocka!” (But I don’t understand if that’s supposed to mean something?)
In French, he says “Intellectuel!” (“Brainy!”)… which his jokes rarely are
What does he say in your languages?
Prof Bunsen’s firstname is Walbec in French. Walbec Bunsen. Because “bec Bunsen”
(Bunsen beak) is the name for a Bunsen burner.
The Swinetrek is the Transporcherie (= trans-pigsty).
In the announcement for the Vetenerarian’s Hospital (les Muppets à l’hôpital),
it’s about an “orthopédiste à qui la médecine cassait les pieds.” Literally,
“an orthopedic surgeon whose feet the medecine broke” but actually “an orthopedic
surgeon that medicine bugged.”
There, I think those are really important things that everybody should know
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | May 4, 2022 02:12 | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 387-1 | Viewed: | 45 times | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 4 Part 3660 Red Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 (Alternate) (match ID 1)
* Add 2 Part bb0076 Black Technic, Link Chain, Large with Studs (Extra)
* Change 4 Part Red 3660old Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Round Bottom Tube {match ID 0 to 1}
Comments from Submitter:
Not sure you’ll find it’s proven enough but here it is:
I’ve had this set since I was a child. It’s been played with, built, and unbuilt for years.
But:
1. I’ve 50x bb0076, without any other possible source. I put the 2 more as Extra because 48x is enough (almost too many) for the build.
2. I don’t have any Red 3660old and all my Red 3660 are accounted for if I include this set.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Apr 21, 2022 16:50 | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 60350-1 | Viewed: | 33 times | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 50945 Black Tire 14mm D. x 6mm Solid Smooth (Extra)
Comments from Submitter:
From sealed set.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Mar 28, 2022 12:47 | Subject: | 76832, Trans-Neon(Vibrant) Yellow? | Viewed: | 173 times | Topic: | New Sets | |
| Hi all,
Just saw the new Lightyear sets: https://brickset.com/article/73826
Do you see what I see on 76832 XL-15 Spaceship: the new windscreen doesn’t look
like Trans-Yellow but more neon-ish?
Would be a real bummer
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Mar 20, 2022 19:05 | Subject: | What parts for the new colours? | Viewed: | 77 times | Topic: | Colors | Status: | Open | |
| Hi all,
Does anybody know or have a hunch about what parts will be made in the new colours?
Neon Yellow has already been used for many types (tiles, plates, bricks, slopes…)
but Medium Brown has only been used so far for “skin” (heads and mini doll torsos).
Do you think MBn will (soonishly) be used for bricks & plates?
And what about the expected Warm Tan?
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Mar 13, 2022 04:23 | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 60032-1 | Viewed: | 18 times | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle} (Extra)
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle}
Comments from Submitter:
Personal collection, built, never unbuilt.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Mar 13, 2022 04:22 | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 60035-1 | Viewed: | 10 times | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle} (Extra)
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle}
Comments from Submitter:
Personal collection, built, never unbuilt.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Mar 13, 2022 04:21 | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 60195-1 | Viewed: | 14 times | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle} (Extra)
* Change 2 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle}
Comments from Submitter:
Personal collection, built, never unbuilt.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Mar 13, 2022 04:20 | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 60033-1 | Viewed: | 12 times | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle} (Extra)
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle}
Comments from Submitter:
Personal collection, built, never unbuilt.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Mar 13, 2022 04:19 | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 60034-1 | Viewed: | 26 times | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle} (Extra)
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle}
Comments from Submitter:
Personal collection, built, never unbuilt.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Mar 13, 2022 04:17 | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 60036-1 | Viewed: | 22 times | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle} (Extra)
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {30193u Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick (Undetermined Type) to 18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Pick - 3-Rib Handle}
Comments from Submitter:
Personal collection, built, never unbuilt.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Nov 3, 2021 08:41 | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 10283-1 | Viewed: | 25 times | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | Status: | Open | |
| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 4 Part 44861 Yellow Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Open O Clip on Top (Alternate) (match ID 1)
* Change 4 Part Yellow 92280 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip on Top {match ID 0 to 1}
Comments from Submitter:
From a sealed new set.
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Sep 15, 2021 12:01 | Subject: | Spurious smiley macros in item names | Viewed: | 89 times | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
| The sequence apostrophe-closing parenthesis “' )” is a macro for the winking
smiley, but when it’s in item names it sometimes breaks the item macro.
Examples:
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Author: | SylvainLS | Posted: | Aug 17, 2021 18:55 | Subject: | Is TLG changing their colour names? | Viewed: | 224 times | Topic: | LEGO products | |
| Hi all,
I just read this Brickset news: https://brickset.com/article/63140
and the parts lists show strange colour names:
“The list // Previously known name // Bricklink
Light Orange // Flame Yellowish Orange // Light Orange
Lime Green // Bright Yellowish Green // Lime
Dark Purple // Medium Lilac // Dark Purple
Dark Pink // Bright Reddish Violet // Magenta
Medium Pink // Bright Purple // Dark Pink
Grey // Medium Stone Grey // Light Bluish Gray
Silver // Silver Metallic // Flat Silver
Transparent Pink // Transparent Medium Reddish Violet // Trans-Dark Pink”
— user WOLKsite’s comment
Is a new mess coming?
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