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This gives snother example where the old-generation Lego Technics bricks shine. Besides their circular holes at the side, these still connect at their top and t
by xenonite 7y ago
This gives snother example where the old-generation Lego Technics bricks shine. Besides their circular holes at the side, these still connect at their top and their bottom side with regular Lego studs.
I wish these bricks have a comeback. Why did Lego go this way? I assume it was too complicated to use for some as it allows for a two dimensional connection. Although on the other hand, this actually increases creativity in my opinion, because you could do more with a small assortment of pieces. However, this of course hinders sales of new sets, which might be a reason why Lego had a crisis around y2k.
- oaiey 7y agoThe traditional bricks are difficult to stack and vertically to connect at the same time. Stone, two plates, Stone and then the holes on the vertical axis fit again. The modern beams are 1x1x1. Much better structure for model building.
- gwilliams 7y ago'Stone'? You mean 'brick'.
- HarryHirsch 7y agoIn some languages Lego pieces are "stones".
- oaiey 7y agoYepp. That is my case :)
- bonzini 7y agoOld Technic bricks are still in use, mostly to build the skeleton of larger non-Technic models.
- MivLives 7y agoThe Lego Technic line is mostly cars now but it does still exist. Also used heavily in the Mindstorms line. https://www.lego.com/en-us/themes/technic https://www.lego.com/en-us/themes/technic
- lancefisher 7y agoTechnics of today are different. They are mostly beams with holes and pins. The old technics were bricks with interlocking bumps on the top as well as holes on the side for pins and axels.