Random part of the day: Catapult Arm 1X4
Posted by Huwbot,
Today's random part is 88289, 'Catapult Arm 1X4', which is a System part, category Cranes And Scaffold.
Our members collectively own a total of 395,664 of them. If you'd like to buy some you should find them for sale at BrickLink.
33 likes
10 comments on this article
They should have made this thing longer by a stud or two.
Huh. I need to test this with stud tiles, see if I can get it to scattershot. I like it though, shoots pretty well.
When you absolutely have to launch very small parcels very short distances.
@Shadowcloner:
Testing with LDraw, you should be able to just fit four 1x1 round, square, or quarter-round tiles down into the bucket. They may fit tight enough side-to-side that they won't release, but they've got a little room front to back. You should also be able to nest two pairs of 1x1 quarter-round tiles, and fit another 1x1 round or square tile, if you want a 20% increase in the number of projectiles.
The title is a lie. This looks nothing like an arm!
This part never fails to disappoint. Weakest point of the otherwise awesome 7946 castle.
Is this really fun for kids?
@Rimefang: you nailed it.
While I am not a big fan of the piece, the dark brown version reminds me of my favorite Lego era that included Prince of Persia, Lord of the Ring, kingdom Castle and Lone Ranger.
I m getting nostalgic...
It was basically invented for advent calendars only.
Ah yes, the famous toilet paper roll launcher.
@Jackaroo1701 said:
"The title is a lie. This looks nothing like an arm!"
It is an arm of a squid in 70620