Cloud0 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I just purchase an Imperial flagship 10210 back in September last year 2010. Built it once, and then broke it down to be kept in storage. It was displayed for a month or so on a table top indoors with curtains drawn daily. Last night I took it out wanting to built it again because it's simply awesome. However i found the bricks to be creaky already! It feels kinda hollow, creakys when i bend them and does not snap on as well. It seems to have expanded or some sort. Anyone can give advise on how to avoid such problems? Anyway to restore it back to it's original prestine condition? Quote
CMP Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I've heard the air inside bricks heats when left in heated areas (like a closed storage unit) and the plastic/air inside the bricks expands when heated, causing this problem. As for solving it...no idea, try leaving it in a not hot area for a while and see if it changes. If not, I don't know. Quote
Cloud0 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 Think here in Singapore everywhere is warm. So it means that people who stay in tropical countries are doomed with creaky bricks for life? Or should i store my bricks in the fridge? Quote
Anio Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Worse : when I do MOCs, I use that part quite often cause it is damn useful : But it is also VERY weak/brittle. I'm very careful when I manipulate my parts, but I've already broken many of them. Does anyone else ever experienced such a problem with this part ? Edited January 31, 2011 by Anio Quote
Lordofdragonss Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Worse : when I do MOCs, I use that part quite often cause it is damn useful : But it is also VERY weak/brittle. I'm very careful when I manipulate my parts, but I've already broken many of them. Does anyone else ever experienced such a problem with this part ? I just broke the fourth one... They really need to strengh this piece up! But it's known that quality of Lego is a lot worse todays. Edited January 31, 2011 by Lordofdragonss Quote
BearHeart Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Yes, I've also noticed that some of my bricks creak after they've been on display for a while. I don't think they're being damaged but it sure is annoying. Quote
fred67 Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 I noticed bricks tend to "creak" after being retrobrighted. It never bothered me, though... the connections always seem solid and the bricks are a lot nicer looking. Quote
BrickArtist Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Worse : when I do MOCs, I use that part quite often cause it is damn useful : But it is also VERY weak/brittle. I'm very careful when I manipulate my parts, but I've already broken many of them. Does anyone else ever experienced such a problem with this part ? Yes, my clips, and minifig hands break all to time As do battle droid joints, and SBD joints. The most common one for me is a 1x1 modified with clap(Half the one in the pic you referenced) Quote
CP5670 Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 I've had a couple of old MISB sets with this issue. The bricks aren't necessarily weak or brittle, but just have a very strong gripping power. This thread has an explanation of why it happens. The bricks also seem to return to normal if you leave them in a built up model for some years. Quote
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