What's with the indication that they're "Small?" Is it the part? My limited knowledge does suggests that these were the only size of links back then. Is it a small bag or box containing a small number? Again, just a quick look shows that this is the only quantity made available across a handful of service packs; they're all 25 parts of the same type of chain link. Why the "Small?"

But I wanted Chain Links, Large!

@MCLegoboy said:
"What's with the indication that they're "Small?" Is it the part? My limited knowledge does suggests that these were the only size of links back then. Is it a small bag or box containing a small number? Again, just a quick look shows that this is the only quantity made available across a handful of service packs; they're all 25 parts of the same type of chain link. Why the "Small?""

He probably doesn't know where the small description comes from. After all the actual part description calls it large with studs. It's just described that way from BL.

@Wallace_Brick_Designs said:
"I mean, I get that PaB replaces these, but I really wish TLG still made supplemental and service packs. Likely the most boring RVSotW we’ve ever gotten."

I was thinking no, but it turns out the specific set I was thinking of was RSotD, not VSotW:

https://brickset.com/article/54997

@560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
"It's not a boring part at all. This is the only chain link Lego made that you can actually attach bricks, plates or tiles to, all others are just plain chain links."

Not true! You can attach 1x4 or longer plates to the links that came in 951 bulldozer."

In what way? Putting the studs through the holes in the link? Putting the link inside the bottom of the plate?

@PurpleDave said:
" @Wallace_Brick_Designs said:
"I mean, I get that PaB replaces these, but I really wish TLG still made supplemental and service packs. Likely the most boring RVSotW we’ve ever gotten."

I was thinking no, but it turns out the specific set I was thinking of was RSotD, not VSotW:

https://brickset.com/article/54997"

Boy, I remember that day. That was an interesting one. Your comment on that one was so good :’)

@oldtodd33 said:
" @560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
"It's not a boring part at all. This is the only chain link Lego made that you can actually attach bricks, plates or tiles to, all others are just plain chain links."

Not true! You can attach 1x4 or longer plates to the links that came in 951 bulldozer."

In what way? Putting the studs through the holes in the link? Putting the link inside the bottom of the plate?"

The pins on the underside of the plate will go into the first, third, and fifth holes of the link.
I think a 1x 4 or longer brick works, as well.

@560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
" @560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
"It's not a boring part at all. This is the only chain link Lego made that you can actually attach bricks, plates or tiles to, all others are just plain chain links."

Not true! You can attach 1x4 or longer plates to the links that came in 951 bulldozer."

In what way? Putting the studs through the holes in the link? Putting the link inside the bottom of the plate?"

The pins on the underside of the plate will go into the first, third, and fifth holes of the link.
I think a 1x 4 or longer brick works, as well."

But not a tile or wall panel since they don't have pins on the bottom?

@oldtodd33 said:
" @560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
" @560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
"It's not a boring part at all. This is the only chain link Lego made that you can actually attach bricks, plates or tiles to, all others are just plain chain links."

Not true! You can attach 1x4 or longer plates to the links that came in 951 bulldozer."

In what way? Putting the studs through the holes in the link? Putting the link inside the bottom of the plate?"

The pins on the underside of the plate will go into the first, third, and fifth holes of the link.
I think a 1x 4 or longer brick works, as well."

But not a tile or wall panel since they don't have pins on the bottom? "

1x4 tiles have pins on the bottom. I think wall panels do, also.

@BLProductions said:
" @560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
" @560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
" @560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
"It's not a boring part at all. This is the only chain link Lego made that you can actually attach bricks, plates or tiles to, all others are just plain chain links."

Not true! You can attach 1x4 or longer plates to the links that came in 951 bulldozer."

In what way? Putting the studs through the holes in the link? Putting the link inside the bottom of the plate?"

The pins on the underside of the plate will go into the first, third, and fifth holes of the link.
I think a 1x 4 or longer brick works, as well."

But not a tile or wall panel since they don't have pins on the bottom? "

1x4 tiles have pins on the bottom. I think wall panels do, also."

Correct. This technique has even been used in an official LEGO set: in 10246 Detective's Office, the water tower on top is constructed using a circle of those small links (the newer design, 15379, but the functionality is the same), each covered by a 1x3 tile. I thought it was quite innovative, back in 2015."

From Memory 856 (The UK version of 951) had an alternative model of an elevator\convey belt that had bricks and plates attached to the tracks - that was in the day when there was a good number of alternative models for each main model. Take a look at images at https://www.greatwesternauctions.com/catalogue/lot/deaf3ba11dbe571f207b45147f0dd8bb/ac869eb6fd0ab6f5ae3773f46ee09093/antiques-collectables-coin-banknote-collection-sil-lot-546/

@LegoStevieG said:
" @BLProductions said:
" @560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
" @560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
" @560heliport said:
" @oldtodd33 said:
"It's not a boring part at all. This is the only chain link Lego made that you can actually attach bricks, plates or tiles to, all others are just plain chain links."

Not true! You can attach 1x4 or longer plates to the links that came in 951 bulldozer."

In what way? Putting the studs through the holes in the link? Putting the link inside the bottom of the plate?"

The pins on the underside of the plate will go into the first, third, and fifth holes of the link.
I think a 1x 4 or longer brick works, as well."

But not a tile or wall panel since they don't have pins on the bottom? "

1x4 tiles have pins on the bottom. I think wall panels do, also."

Correct. This technique has even been used in an official LEGO set: in 10246 Detective's Office, the water tower on top is constructed using a circle of those small links (the newer design, 15379, but the functionality is the same), each covered by a 1x3 tile. I thought it was quite innovative, back in 2015."

From Memory 856 (The UK version of 951) had an alternative model of an elevator\convey belt that had bricks and plates attached to the tracks - that was in the day when there was a good number of alternative models for each main model. Take a look at images at https://www.greatwesternauctions.com/catalogue/lot/deaf3ba11dbe571f207b45147f0dd8bb/ac869eb6fd0ab6f5ae3773f46ee09093/antiques-collectables-coin-banknote-collection-sil-lot-546/ "

Thanks! I remember that conveyor. My instructions for 951 are in a box in the garage, and it's cold out there.

This set is off the chain!

'...Chain keep us together (running in the shadow)...'

Fun Fact:
This 1977 Lego set is as old as the album that song is from, Rumors by Fleetwood Mac.

@Murdoch17 said:
"'...Chain keep us together (running in the shadow)...'

Fun Fact:
This 1977 Lego set is as old as the album that song is from, Rumors by Fleetwood Mac."

I thought of Chain of Fools by Aretha Franklin and Chain Gang by Sam Cooke when I saw this set, but I didn't think of that one. And that's the only one of the three that I have a copy of! I have it on the Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix, Vol 2.

@TheOtherMike said:
" @Murdoch17 said:
"'...Chain keep us together (running in the shadow)...'

Fun Fact:
This 1977 Lego set is as old as the album that song is from, Rumors by Fleetwood Mac."

I thought of Chain of Fools by Aretha Franklin and Chain Gang by Sam Cooke when I saw this set, but I didn't think of that one. And that's the only one of the three that I have a copy of! I have it on the Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix, Vol 2."

Those two are also good songs!

@Wallace_Brick_Designs said:
"I mean, I get that PaB replaces these, but I really wish TLG still made supplemental and service packs. Likely the most boring RVSotW we’ve ever gotten."
I personally think chain links are quite riveting!

Oh hey, it's a link to the past.

It's a shame that these things were designed to work with the wonky, long-toothed gears that fell out of style around the same time bell-bottom jeans did. Maybe the links still work with modern gears, I wouldn't know - but dang, they sure do look good. Practical, too.

Maybe I don't need TLG to reinvent the wheel; maybe I just need them to reinvent these links.

My fingertips hurt just looking at these pieces.

@Crux said:
"Maybe I don't need TLG to reinvent the wheel; maybe I just need them to reinvent these links."

They'd have to. These sucked. My brother had 780. We had so many break that it didn't take long before we couldn't manage two complete chains. They were probably fine if you assembled them once and never disassembled them ever again, but they couldn't stand up to repeated clipping and unclipping of the hooks.

@brick_r said:
"Are these...(zooms in, super-close)..YES...these are the link-type I wish Lego would make again, or at least a variant (like a double-hook to double-loop system) w/Lego studs on the top of the link...I was even thinking: If one were to add the 'ingot' piece to each link, it would could build some really cool tank-tracks (or 1x2 grills for that matter)...:) "

The axels do fit into the Powered Up train motor which leads to some interesting possibilities.

@DavidSkyroller said:
" @Wallace_Brick_Designs said:
"I mean, I get that PaB replaces these, but I really wish TLG still made supplemental and service packs. Likely the most boring RVSotW we’ve ever gotten."
I personally think chain links are quite riveting!"

But drill pieces are boring.

We used them as ice skates for minifigures when we were kids!

Really vintage part 273 of the week used with vintage gear part 569 to create bulldozer etc in 912 . Although 25 pieces would only give you one track so really needed to buy two packets. Does anyone have an example of the studs being used to attach brick like 'buckets' on a conveyor belt?