green dewback Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) When you compare a brand new out of packaging 1x1 trans-colour round stud and a "played" piece from your parts collection, the "played" piece have tiny micro-fractures on the sides where it cup onto the stud. For the "new" piece after building and removing it 1-2 times, the micro-fractures appear and the piece does feel to have less gripping power. Anybody else notice this too on your trans-colour 1x1 round studs ? The micro-fractures are not visible on other opaque colours but the gripping power does get affected too. Edited March 29, 2009 by green dewback Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mania3 Posted March 29, 2009 In my experience no. And I have a vast collection of trans 1x1 round studs as it was a readily available PAB option when I first started collection and I've built a LOT of silly things with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CP5670 Posted March 29, 2009 Yes, I notice the same thing on these. It only happens with the transparent colored ones (which are made of polycarbonate). However, it doesn't affect their gripping strength as far as I can see. These pieces have always been like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raphy Posted March 29, 2009 Hah! I have THOUSANS litterally THOUSANDS of 1x1 round studs with fractures in them! However, they seem to hold on perfectly fine . . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natman8000 Posted March 29, 2009 I also have many of them. The fractures are in some but most of them grip just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skipper 24 Posted March 29, 2009 I have seen this but my bigger problem is the overhanging edge of them gets dented. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Millacol88 Posted March 29, 2009 I havn't noticed anything with that particular piece, although it does make sense for them to start fracturing after a while. The only bricks I've ever noticed cracking were couple of 1 X 1 headlight bricks, mainly the thin bar at the back of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricecracker Posted March 29, 2009 I'm almost positive that I have some cracked ones, though I haven't checked. I do have MANY 1x1 round transparent plates, so, again, there must be some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Front Posted March 30, 2009 Ricecracker talks about 1x1 round plates, and I have the impression that others talk about 1x1 round bricks. Could the OP (original poster) confirm that we are talking about bricks, not plates ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CP5670 Posted March 30, 2009 I'm pretty sure this is referring to the round plates. Those are far more prone to developing cracks than the bricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlyOwl Posted March 30, 2009 I actually like this in my trans-clear studs, as it gives them a frosty look, which is good for lanterns and bubbles, as well as adding some variety. However, it doesn't affect their gripping strength as far as I can see. These pieces have always been like this. Unless the side cracks off, as has happened to me. It seems to happen mostly in trans-green... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) this doesnt happen to my 1x1 round plates, but it happens to my cheese slopes and all of my plates. some of my bricks with technic holes have cracks too. all my minifigs have cracks where the torso fits onto the legs EDIT: if we're talking about 1x1 round bricks, mine are really loose (no gripping power at all, but i dont see cracks) Edited March 30, 2009 by prateek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoking Posted March 30, 2009 I have not noticed that. Mine still work fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natman8000 Posted March 30, 2009 While we are talking about gripping, all of my really old inherited LEGO from the 60s has lost all of its gripping power whatsoever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoking Posted March 30, 2009 While we are talking about gripping, all of my really old inherited LEGO from the 60s has lost all of its gripping power whatsoever. All my uncle's Lego's from the 70's I think are the complete opposite from what you just said. Sometimes when you put the pieces together, you have an extremely hard time getting them apart. LegoKing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natman8000 Posted March 30, 2009 All my uncle's Lego's from the 70's I think are the complete opposite from what you just said. Sometimes when you put the pieces together, you have an extremely hard time getting them apart. LegoKing Probably because they used different plastic then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites