New parts discussion

Classicsmiley

So, has anyone spotted any other new pieces recently?  (Let's try to get things back on topic here...)

madforLEGO

While Ill stipulate that not all LEGO sets are insanely overprice, this Main Square is is insanely overpriced for what you get. For 200 USD it should have a monorail track (probably not powered, but still). IMO 200 USD should get you at least two large buildings or three smaller buildings, even with the tram vehicle. I see this one being discounted A LOT in its run. With the one medium to large scale build, one small scale building a bunch of little dioramas of other interests, This set should probably be more in the 119 USD range (at least), maybe that 80 USD is for 'licensing' fees even though they are making the cartoon.

Astrobricks

madforLEGO said:

While Ill stipulate that not all LEGO sets are insanely overprice, this Main Square is is insanely overpriced for what you get. For 200 USD it should have a monorail track (probably not powered, but still). IMO 200 USD should get you at least two large buildings or three smaller buildings, even with the tram vehicle. I see this one being discounted A LOT in its run. With the one medium to large scale build, one small scale building a bunch of little dioramas of other interests, This set should probably be more in the 119 USD range (at least), maybe that 80 USD is for 'licensing' fees even though they are making the cartoon.

But does it have any new parts?

Bumblepants

Astrobricks said:

madforLEGO said:

While Ill stipulate that not all LEGO sets are insanely overprice, this Main Square is is insanely overpriced for what you get. For 200 USD it should have a monorail track (probably not powered, but still). IMO 200 USD should get you at least two large buildings or three smaller buildings, even with the tram vehicle. I see this one being discounted A LOT in its run. With the one medium to large scale build, one small scale building a bunch of little dioramas of other interests, This set should probably be more in the 119 USD range (at least), maybe that 80 USD is for 'licensing' fees even though they are making the cartoon.

But does it have any new parts?

Maybe that new half-bike part is in red in whatever that ridiculous maintenance cart thing is? It's only been in white so far.

scottdd2

Astrobricks said:

madforLEGO said:

While Ill stipulate that not all LEGO sets are insanely overprice, this Main Square is is insanely overpriced for what you get. For 200 USD it should have a monorail track (probably not powered, but still). IMO 200 USD should get you at least two large buildings or three smaller buildings, even with the tram vehicle. I see this one being discounted A LOT in its run. With the one medium to large scale build, one small scale building a bunch of little dioramas of other interests, This set should probably be more in the 119 USD range (at least), maybe that 80 USD is for 'licensing' fees even though they are making the cartoon.

But does it have any new parts?

It looks like a new 1x2x2 container as a vending machine on the tram platform, or is it just cropped in the image for the box art?

wardm

the only new thing I see here is the AirPods on the minifig

Shib

Pretty sure that’s meant to be a hearing aid

560Heliport

I'm pretty sure it's meant to be Airpods, hearing aid, large earring, or whatever a kid wants it to be!

Astrobricks

560Heliport said:

I'm pretty sure it's meant to be Airpods, hearing aid, large earring, or whatever a kid wants it to be!

Borg implant.

Cymbeline

I think the 1x1 round brick with the Vita Rush print is new.

madforLEGO

Cymbeline said:

I think the 1x1 round brick with the Vita Rush print is new.

YEah, I just think people assumed it would be a sticker of some sort, but on a 1x1 I think that would difflcult at best.

Cymbeline

The torso print on the Poppy character in #60271 seems to be new as well. You can't see much of it so I don't know how desirable it will be.

KungFuKenny

Looks like the Masonry Profile Brick will be coming in Lavender (or maybe light purple? ) in the new Diagon Alley set...

Paperballpark

Anyone have any idea what the window pieces are in Quality Quidditch Supplies?

madforLEGO

^-I wonder if that can be said given LEGOs lockdown on descriptions of the DA set?

Lyichir

Paperballpark said:

Anyone have any idea what the window pieces are in Quality Quidditch Supplies?

Looks like just 1x1 bricks in clear for the forward facing ones and SNOTted cheese slopes for the angled sides.

Astrobricks

madforLEGO said:

^-I wonder if that can be said given LEGOs lockdown on descriptions of the DA set?

‘Cause no one would guess it has windows :)

7BS

Paperballpark said:

Anyone have any idea what the window pieces are in Quality Quidditch Supplies?

I believe they're printed 1x2x5 trans clear bricks (more obvious from the rear picture). Same with Flourish & Blotts.

klinton

Paperballpark said:

Anyone have any idea what the window pieces are in Quality Quidditch Supplies?

I thought it was these: https://brickset.com/parts/6271641/garage-panel

Paperballpark

7BS said:

Paperballpark said:

Anyone have any idea what the window pieces are in Quality Quidditch Supplies?

I believe they're printed 1x2x5 trans clear bricks (more obvious from the rear picture). Same with Flourish & Blotts.

Yes I think you're probably right.

KungFuKenny

Lots of new prints and re-colors (2 new banana colors!) in the Chinese New Year sets...

Bumblepants

I'm also really excited for teal and purple container wall panels in the Monkie Kid set revealed. My Maersk Trains will be getting even more colors on the back!

Paperballpark

I saw the rocking horse and went 'oooh', but then I realised it was Duplo...

Bumblepants

Not sure if the bright green mop ends are new but they are fabulous for plants.

Aanchir

Some other cool recolors I've spotted among these sets:

• Bright Green candles and ice cream cones, Bright Orange 1x2 tile with cell phone/text message pattern, and Dark Green (Classic Green) 6 x 3 wedge plates in #80107
  
• Bright Yellow 2x2 triangular tiles (great for hazard stripes/road markings), unprinted white cereal/rice bowls, Bright Bluish Green 1x6x5 textured panel, and Medium Stone Grey bar with angled stud in #80023
• New 90 degree robot arm/leg mold with clip and bar holder in 80023
• Dark Stone Grey 1x2 ingot and 1x1x2/3 with curved top, Bright Bluish Green 2x3 pentagonal tile, and Bright Green mop head in #80106

Definitely gonna be poring over these pictures for quite a while to see what other surprises might be in store!

wardm

Also dark red surfboard in #80023

Shib

Dark red surfboard was already used in #70162

wardm

Loving the new labrador/retriever in the 2021 city sets! And also the assist dog belt. (Don’t know the correct term for it) 

wardm

Are those new curved window pieces??

rd1899

^I think so.  Looks like the window frames are using the standard 60601 glass for window 1 x 2 x 2 flat front.  Bricklink only lists 4 compatible parts, none look anything like those in the screenshot.

(Also, from #41449, the 4218 garage door section w/o handle is back in white after a 25+ year absence.)

Here's the lab/retriever dog that wardm mentioned (from #60291):

Parts debuting in new colors:  Wheelchair in red, with trans-green wheels and bright green tires, plus bright green skateboard/trolley wheels. (from #60290)

I think this is new:  In #60287 farm tractor, a 2x2x2 profile brick with horizontal grille/flutes (should match those of 2877 Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille).

And, from 41926, mini wooden clothespins? And, felt "pom poms" (the round plush balls)?

Also wondering if the cupcake cups are just Duplo (98215) or a new System version.

rd1899

Here's a different look at the new dog, with the new guide dog harness/handle (from #60292):

cody6268

scottdd2 said:

While we're on helmets, I'd like a European style to modernize the fire service and since I'm wishing for things, an old fashioned one to add to the growing list of old style appliances Lego have put out.

I did find this custom one but the purist in me won't allow it.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/AUUGNADQA/european-fire-helmet

I've had this post half-finished as a draft for a year now. Guess what--we're getting just that style of helmet next year!

Astrobricks

Isn’t it a Labrador retriever? Not either/or? :)

rd1899 said:

I think this is new:  In #60287 farm tractor, a 2x2x2 profile brick with horizontal grille/flutes (should match those of 2877 Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille).

And to me, this looks like two 2x2x1 bricks stacked with a tile on top.

Paperballpark

Honestly, it looks too low for two bricks stacked

Paperballpark

These are definitely new elements in one of the new Ninjago sets:

Paperballpark

Better pics of #10281 Bonsai Tree (878 pcs) and #10280 Flower Bouquet (756 pcs) are out now. Both are $49.99. The Bonsai Tree comes with the option of pink petals too.

Might have to get both!

Paperballpark

Paperballpark said:

These are definitely new elements in one of the new Ninjago sets:

I've just realised these are the 4x2 wedge plates on top of each other. Doh!

Paperballpark

Paperballpark said:

Better pics of #10281 Bonsai Tree (878 pcs) and #10280 Flower Bouquet (756 pcs) are out now. Both are $49.99. The Bonsai Tree comes with the option of pink petals too.

Might have to get both!

And I put this post in the wrong thread! I'm doing well today...

TheOriginalSimonB

Pink frogs and teal bones in the new Friends cubes.

CCC

rd1899 said:

And, from 41926, mini wooden clothespins? And, felt "pom poms" (the round plush balls)?

Are they included though, as there is also a load of ribbon. And other sets are displayed with painted rocks / pebbles. So I assume these are things the kid already has rather than included.

AySea

Astrobricks said:

rd1899 said:

I think this is new:  In #60287 farm tractor, a 2x2x2 profile brick with horizontal grille/flutes (should match those of 2877 Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille).

And to me, this looks like two 2x2x1 bricks stacked with a tile on top.

I'm wondering if this might be a new container piece with a tile lid.
Or two 2 x 2 x 2/3 bricks. I feel that the groove at the halfway point looks a fraction darker than the rest of the grooves and if the grill texture matches the existing 1 x 2 modified brick, there's not enough grooves to make it 2 bricks tall (part 2877 has six horizontal ridges, two per plate height. This has a total of eight ridges).

Switchfoot55

Can't wait to snag that Bonsai tree!

Astrobricks

AySea said:

Astrobricks said:

rd1899 said:

I think this is new:  In #60287 farm tractor, a 2x2x2 profile brick with horizontal grille/flutes (should match those of 2877 Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille).

And to me, this looks like two 2x2x1 bricks stacked with a tile on top.

I'm wondering if this might be a new container piece with a tile lid.
Or two 2 x 2 x 2/3 bricks. I feel that the groove at the halfway point looks a fraction darker than the rest of the grooves and if the grill texture matches the existing 1 x 2 modified brick, there's not enough grooves to make it 2 bricks tall (part 2877 has six horizontal ridges, two per plate height. This has a total of eight ridges).

I think you may be right. That darker groove is what made me think it was two pieces.

madforLEGO

Looks like there is a new 1x1 minifigure head with melon pattern (maybe a cactus?)

Casper_vd_Korf

It’s 2 plates tall, this set has them in black at the back

rd1899

^Here's a zoomed-in view:

scottdd2

cody6268 said:

scottdd2 said:

While we're on helmets, I'd like a European style to modernize the fire service and since I'm wishing for things, an old fashioned one to add to the growing list of old style appliances Lego have put out.

I did find this custom one but the purist in me won't allow it.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/AUUGNADQA/european-fire-helmet

I've had this post half-finished as a draft for a year now. Guess what--we're getting just that style of helmet next year!

Yeah! I saw the sets and a sense of joy came over me. Probably the only good thing to come out of the city line so far, but looks like a retrofit for my current brigade is in order.

Aleydita

Anyone already mentioned the 1x1 round tile with raised star in 41921-1? That raises interesting possibilities for the future if this is a new direction.

Lyichir

Aleydita said:

Anyone already mentioned the 1x1 round tile with raised star in 41921-1? That raises interesting possibilities for the future if this is a new direction.

Also 1x1 square tiles with a raised diamond pattern in the same sets! They're definitely interesting. Would probably look great with an LED behind them.

Brainslugged

This looks like a new tile separator in the Dots sets. It has an end like the crowbar.