Author:  oukexergon  Posted:  Jan 31, 2024 11:46  Subject:  Merging Part 46212 functional difference  Viewed:  182 times  Topic:  Catalog  Status: Open Cancel Reply	BrickLink ID Card oukexergon (328) Location:  USA, New Jersey Member Since Contact Type Status Oct 13, 2006 Seller Store: Plastic Masonry
Part 46212, besides being designed for transparency and so cosmetically very different on any build, has a functional advantage over its side support counterpart shown here in the Ninjago City instructions. Sure, placed elements are only visible with transparent colors, but it can be used to conceal elements in solid colors as well, or attach to tile parts as a loose connection, something the side support version cannot do. Please do not merge this part to 2454.

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Re: Merging Part 46212 functional difference - Give.Me.A.Brick (10611)

[...] Point taken. But there is no risk anyone getting a Transparent 2454. (4 months ago, Jan 31, 2024, to Catalog)

Re: Merging Part 46212 functional difference - wahiggin (2863)

[...] Great example. (4 months ago, Feb 1, 2024, to Catalog)

Re: Merging Part 46212 functional difference - Stellar (3505)

[...] Nowadays we know TLG locks some colors to certain parts/molds so this might be the case with these pieces as they have been coexisting for a long time now. (Part 2454) [...] (4 months ago, Feb 2, 2024, to Catalog)

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