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What LEGO pieces have “real-world” functionality?
The 2019 Stack Overflow Developer Survey Results Are In
Announcing the arrival of Valued Associate #679: Cesar Manara
Planned maintenance scheduled April 17/18, 2019 at 00:00UTC (8:00pm US/Eastern)What does imprinted information inside bricks mean?Are there more studs or “antistuds”?What are all the different ways that LEGO pieces join together?Substitutions for vintage hingesWhy doesn't lego make many 2x2x4 Pieces?What are the differences between the two available pizza elements?How much tension can I expect to get out of a lego chain before it starts to give away?What are LEGO rubber bands made of?Is there any way to connect “sideways” to an axle?LEGO part counts on boxes without treads
I have noticed that there are a few LEGO pieces that also function in the "real-world." For example, the 10830c01 Magnifying Glass can actually magnify. 
Another example is the 70001pb01 Compass, which works the same way you'd expect any "real-world" compass to function. (Although it's not always 100% accurate.)
Are there any other LEGO pieces that have "real-world" functionality?
piece-information
asked 11 hours ago
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I have noticed that there are a few LEGO pieces that also function in the "real-world." For example, the 10830c01 Magnifying Glass can actually magnify.
Another example is the 70001pb01 Compass, which works the same way you'd expect any "real-world" compass to function. (Although it's not always 100% accurate.)
Are there any other LEGO pieces that have "real-world" functionality?
piece-information
asked 11 hours ago
MagnusMagnus
571217
I realize this question is specific to parts/pieces, but it seems worth noting that there are lots of sets that are useful. I've been totally happy with my 40173 picture frame.
– chicks
33 mins ago
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I have noticed that there are a few LEGO pieces that also function in the "real-world." For example, the 10830c01 Magnifying Glass can actually magnify.
Another example is the 70001pb01 Compass, which works the same way you'd expect any "real-world" compass to function. (Although it's not always 100% accurate.)
Are there any other LEGO pieces that have "real-world" functionality?
piece-information
asked 11 hours ago
MagnusMagnus
571217
I have noticed that there are a few LEGO pieces that also function in the "real-world." For example, the 10830c01 Magnifying Glass can actually magnify.
Another example is the 70001pb01 Compass, which works the same way you'd expect any "real-world" compass to function. (Although it's not always 100% accurate.)
Are there any other LEGO pieces that have "real-world" functionality?
piece-information
piece-information
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asked 11 hours ago
MagnusMagnus
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asked 11 hours ago
MagnusMagnus
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asked 11 hours ago
MagnusMagnus
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asked 11 hours ago
MagnusMagnus
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I realize this question is specific to parts/pieces, but it seems worth noting that there are lots of sets that are useful. I've been totally happy with my 40173 picture frame.
– chicks
33 mins ago
add a comment |
I realize this question is specific to parts/pieces, but it seems worth noting that there are lots of sets that are useful. I've been totally happy with my 40173 picture frame.
– chicks
33 mins ago
I realize this question is specific to parts/pieces, but it seems worth noting that there are lots of sets that are useful. I've been totally happy with my 40173 picture frame.
– chicks
33 mins ago
I realize this question is specific to parts/pieces, but it seems worth noting that there are lots of sets that are useful. I've been totally happy with my 40173 picture frame.
– chicks
33 mins ago
add a comment |
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One obvious answer is all components of the power functions family. 
Lights can be used as lights, motors can be used as motors.
answered 10 hours ago
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All Aboard!
I'd like to add my all-time favorite LEGO piece:
- x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!
The white brick is a microphone. Attach it to your train's motor and BLOW THAT WHISTLE! Depending on how short (or LONG!) your whistling was, the train would go forwards or backwards.
- Real-world use: Not only did it drive your train round the bend, but your parents too...!
answered 4 hours ago
UliUli
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I suppose several of the tools in Minifigure utensil wheel theoretically could be used in certain circumstances. I.e. you could hit things with the hammer, it would probably break before you got anything useful done with it, but it can still be said to have it's functionality.
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One obvious answer is all components of the power functions family.
Lights can be used as lights, motors can be used as motors.
answered 10 hours ago
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One obvious answer is all components of the power functions family.
Lights can be used as lights, motors can be used as motors.
answered 10 hours ago
AziraphaleAziraphale
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One obvious answer is all components of the power functions family.
Lights can be used as lights, motors can be used as motors.
answered 10 hours ago
AziraphaleAziraphale
1,387727
One obvious answer is all components of the power functions family.
Lights can be used as lights, motors can be used as motors.
answered 10 hours ago
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answered 10 hours ago
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All Aboard!
I'd like to add my all-time favorite LEGO piece:
- x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!
The white brick is a microphone. Attach it to your train's motor and BLOW THAT WHISTLE! Depending on how short (or LONG!) your whistling was, the train would go forwards or backwards.
- Real-world use: Not only did it drive your train round the bend, but your parents too...!
answered 4 hours ago
UliUli
35134
add a comment |
All Aboard!
I'd like to add my all-time favorite LEGO piece:
- x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!
The white brick is a microphone. Attach it to your train's motor and BLOW THAT WHISTLE! Depending on how short (or LONG!) your whistling was, the train would go forwards or backwards.
- Real-world use: Not only did it drive your train round the bend, but your parents too...!
answered 4 hours ago
UliUli
35134
add a comment |
All Aboard!
I'd like to add my all-time favorite LEGO piece:
- x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!
The white brick is a microphone. Attach it to your train's motor and BLOW THAT WHISTLE! Depending on how short (or LONG!) your whistling was, the train would go forwards or backwards.
- Real-world use: Not only did it drive your train round the bend, but your parents too...!
answered 4 hours ago
UliUli
35134
All Aboard!
I'd like to add my all-time favorite LEGO piece:
- x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!
The white brick is a microphone. Attach it to your train's motor and BLOW THAT WHISTLE! Depending on how short (or LONG!) your whistling was, the train would go forwards or backwards.
- Real-world use: Not only did it drive your train round the bend, but your parents too...!
answered 4 hours ago
UliUli
35134
answered 4 hours ago
UliUli
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I suppose several of the tools in Minifigure utensil wheel theoretically could be used in certain circumstances. I.e. you could hit things with the hammer, it would probably break before you got anything useful done with it, but it can still be said to have it's functionality.
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I suppose several of the tools in Minifigure utensil wheel theoretically could be used in certain circumstances. I.e. you could hit things with the hammer, it would probably break before you got anything useful done with it, but it can still be said to have it's functionality.
answered 8 hours ago
HenrikHenrik
1,931312
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I suppose several of the tools in Minifigure utensil wheel theoretically could be used in certain circumstances. I.e. you could hit things with the hammer, it would probably break before you got anything useful done with it, but it can still be said to have it's functionality.
answered 8 hours ago
HenrikHenrik
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I suppose several of the tools in Minifigure utensil wheel theoretically could be used in certain circumstances. I.e. you could hit things with the hammer, it would probably break before you got anything useful done with it, but it can still be said to have it's functionality.
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I realize this question is specific to parts/pieces, but it seems worth noting that there are lots of sets that are useful. I've been totally happy with my 40173 picture frame.
– chicks
33 mins ago