Random part of the day: Roof 4X4 W. Forks
Posted by Huwbot,
Today's random part is 50337, 'Roof 4X4 W. Forks', which is a System part, category Plates, Special. It was introduced in 2020 and is still in use today. It's been made in 4 colours and has appeared in 13 sets, one of the first of which was 41429 Heartlake City Airplane.
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Roof with forks? ROOFTOP PARTY, BABY!
I am anxiously awaiting for w. spoons, w. knives or even w. chopsticks.
Who would want to have forks on their 4x4’s roof? And why?
Appreciate the answer to the finger hinges we saw recently though.
@ohrmazd said:
"I am anxiously awaiting for w. spoons, w. knives or even w. chopsticks."
Sporks get no love, apparently.
@MeisterDad:
If I’ve learned anything from watching The Good Place, it’s that this is not a roof with forks. It’s a forking roof.
The click-hinge version of these parts looks a lot uglier than the classic hinge: the separate click-hinge and solid "filler" forks make it seem like there are too many pieces on the edge of the plate.
And it must be a new mold number, since I know this part's been around a lot longer than 2020. LEGO's numbering system is a real hassle for all of those AFOL's who try to catalog their parts...
@oldfan said:
"The click-hinge version of these parts looks a lot uglier than the classic hinge: the separate click-hinge and solid "filler" forks make it seem like there are too many pieces on the edge of the plate.
And it must be a new mold number, since I know this part's been around a lot longer than 2020. LEGO's numbering system is a real hassle for all of those AFOL's who try to catalog their parts..."
The piece debuted in 2003, and had several colo(u)rs in the first few years.
I insist that the piece this generally attaches to be known as Plate with Knives to complete the trend
@oldfan said:
"The click-hinge version of these parts looks a lot uglier than the classic hinge: the separate click-hinge and solid "filler" forks make it seem like there are too many pieces on the edge of the plate.
And it must be a new mold number, since I know this part's been around a lot longer than 2020. LEGO's numbering system is a real hassle for all of those AFOL's who try to catalog their parts..."
This is a slightly different part. The number of “teeth” on the click hinge has been changed.
This part was just mentioned on Reddit a few days ago, and I had to agree to the premise: https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/comments/qylj8r/the_cutest_lego_piece_ever_according_to_my_8/
@oldfan:
I recently used this version to form the roof of the cab on a 1960’s Ford Good Humor ice cream truck because every change they made switching from finger hinges to click hinges made it ideal for my needs. The finger hinge version has an offset pivot, where this is centered on the stud. The finger hinge is flat (excluding the studs), so if you want a tiled surface it’ll either be stepped, or it’ll interfere with the hinge function. With the click hinge, the hinge actually sits flush with any tiles you add. The hinge positions even turned out to be right for the angle of the cab roof when it’s flipped open (it does this on the real truck so the driver can stand up on the left side of the cab and walk down steps on the right to serve customers).
@oldfan said:
"The click-hinge version of these parts looks a lot uglier than the classic hinge: the separate click-hinge and solid "filler" forks make it seem like there are too many pieces on the edge of the plate.
And it must be a new mold number, since I know this part's been around a lot longer than 2020. LEGO's numbering system is a real hassle for all of those AFOL's who try to catalog their parts..."
Totally agree on the first point.
Regarding the catalogueing it depends on who you ask and how far their obssessiveness goes xD
Different Design Number = different mould type, so technically... not the same part (from a certain point of view...)
However I do agree, that the 'official' part lists are not very useful for anything practical. Also I like them for giving some bizarre insights and information useful for 'historians' and collectors aiming for authentic parts usage in restored or Bricklink'd sets.
Note to self: I really should start counting all the official names for 'click hinges'.