A brick is just a brick!
Sometimes a brick is not just a brick, it is the brick. Jason Heltebridle (Moctagon Jones) has a picture of a brand new brick with a single stud on the side. I realise the same effect can be achieved with a 1×1 technic brick and quarter pin but this new part will align properly and not swing.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Another advantage over the 1×1 technic pin option, is that the side opposite the stud is smooth. (Or at least, I hope it is!).
November 9th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
I heard somewhere that there are EIGHT of these in the new 30008 snowman that is only $3.50.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
I’ve been wishing for this exact piece a lot recently. Woot!
November 9th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
^^ If that’s the case, I’m buying a crateload of those snowmen.
November 10th, 2009 at 1:36 am
Anyone seen this snowman in Germany yet, or at least Europe…? Cos I WANT!!
November 10th, 2009 at 6:19 am
There are 6 of them in the Snowman, all in white, which is still a decent number. Hopefully it’ll appear in a few more colours soon :-)
November 10th, 2009 at 7:01 am
The snowman is available all over Europe as far as I can tell: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=40003
correct me if I’m wrong…
November 10th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Wow, thanks for the blog!
eti – it’s this snowman and yes it has six of this part in white.
Also, I’ll try to find the element ID # on this part and post it.
Thanks again!
November 10th, 2009 at 11:01 am
It’s kind of funny – that’s what clone brand headlight bricks have always looked like. I remember having some examples in olive drab from Tyco.
Not quite as handy as the brick with studs on two sides, but still a nice part (as long as it doesn’t replace the old headlight brick).
November 10th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I don’t think it could replace the old one because that has a special back that might be needed for sets.
I bought the snowman, it is missing a piece and the top looks like there is silver mixed in with the black.
November 10th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Part #87087
Also printed inside, 1-1 and ®LEGO
November 11th, 2009 at 12:28 am
I don’t think the headlight brick is going anywhere now that the cafe corner series has started using it to make brick facade. It’s just too cool of a look to toss out.