Light Bricks in Modulars

[Alucard1977]

I don't currently have any sets with light bricks, so I don't know if they are as good as I think they are. However, after building the DO, I was slightly disappointed with the fact that there is no light in any of the rooms. I figure using a light brick in each room would actually work pretty well and add an additional sense of realism. IE the barber shop being closed by the pool hall and the detectives office still being open.

So I guess my question is, why is Lego not using these in modulars? Also, is there simple work arounds that you guys use to light up modulars that are hidden well like a light brick?

[talos]

Light bricks need to be pressed to work, they don't stay on by themselves unless you do something to keep the switch down.

[PastVPresent]

Ive been doing some research on aftermarket solutions (since official Lego options seem to be limited) and read good things about both brickstuff and lifelites' systems/lights - just ordered some and looking forward to seeing how they work

[ER0L]

The old 9V "Light & Sound" lights (see http://www.bricklink...P&catString=123) give a very nice, warm light. I use them by just putting them in, powered either by a battery box or by a train transformer. There are those nice bricks with cable cutouts to lead the cable into the building. Examples:

[Alucard1977]

This is exactly what I was envisioning. That looks great. I hope lego starts using these. I mean, it adds so much to a set.

Thanks EROL.

[ER0L]

You're welcome.

I hope lego starts using these.

If you're talking about the 9V lights - TLG has stopped using them 20 years ago or so. Nowadays we have PowerFunctions LEDs which are very nice but aren't as suitable for house lighting purposes. Anyhow we as AFOLs aren't dependent on what is produced nowadays - we have BrickLink to purchase whatever we need, no matter how old the parts are.

[alois]

So I guess my question is, why is Lego not using these in modulars?

The concept of the modular buildings involves taking the floors apart to watch the interiors. Since lamps would be fixed to the ceiling, these cannot be part of any interior, unless you make a special construction like the one that is holding the fan in the detective office. I think this is one of the reasons little attention is paid to lighting (one other reason of course being money).