We recently came across a new LEGO® element. They look somewhat macabre and perhaps more akin to something from John Carpenter's The Thing than LEGO.
The elements in question appears to be mini-doll legs that are moulded in pairs. The double-ended legs started a discussion here at New Elementary about mini-doll leg moulding processes and the timing of printing. Read on to hear our theories.
These images were included in the brick database that used to be bundled with public LEGO® Games packages for Unity – further evidence of the existence double-ended leg element.
Overmoulded or not?
It appears that some mini-doll legs are overmoulded while others look more like a single mould with printing. We don't know for sure of course, but can you spot the differences above that suggest different processes?
Possible overmoulding process
Design IDs
As mentioned, we found a Design ID for each of the double legs from the the brick database that used to be bundled with public LEGO Games packages. As with most elements, there is a Design ID moulded into the elements themselves; one foot on the mini-doll legs has a Design ID. The problem is, they all seem to be different!
And finally...
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I now know what my nightmares will be about tonight...
ReplyDeleteI have no insight on the moulding process, but this is exactly the kind of article I love reading on this site—it's so thought provoking! I am looking forward to reading the comments and would love to see more articles like this. Nice job Elspeth!
ReplyDeleteDoes the double leg mould actually need to be split, or can it just be folded in half 180°?
ReplyDeletePart of me wants to spend a few bucks on BAP and get out my dremel...