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What LEGO pieces have “real-world” functionality?

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I have noticed that there are a few LEGO pieces that also function in the "real-world." For example, the 10830c01 Magnifying Glass can actually magnify.

Another example is the 70001pb01 Compass, which works the same way you'd expect any "real-world" compass to function. (Although it's not always 100% accurate.)

Are there any other LEGO pieces that have "real-world" functionality?

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  I realize this question is specific to parts/pieces, but it seems worth noting that there are lots of sets that are useful. I've been totally happy with my 40173 picture frame.
  
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  Isn't every item lego makes an effective caltrop when left on the floor? More-so on hard floors rather than carpet, and damage multiplier for bare-feet.
  
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I have noticed that there are a few LEGO pieces that also function in the "real-world." For example, the 10830c01 Magnifying Glass can actually magnify.

Another example is the 70001pb01 Compass, which works the same way you'd expect any "real-world" compass to function. (Although it's not always 100% accurate.)

Are there any other LEGO pieces that have "real-world" functionality?

piece-information

share|improve this question

asked 13 hours ago

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  I realize this question is specific to parts/pieces, but it seems worth noting that there are lots of sets that are useful. I've been totally happy with my 40173 picture frame.
  
  – chicks
  1 hour ago
  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Isn't every item lego makes an effective caltrop when left on the floor? More-so on hard floors rather than carpet, and damage multiplier for bare-feet.
  
  – Criggie
  1 hour ago
  

  
  
  
  

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I have noticed that there are a few LEGO pieces that also function in the "real-world." For example, the 10830c01 Magnifying Glass can actually magnify.

Another example is the 70001pb01 Compass, which works the same way you'd expect any "real-world" compass to function. (Although it's not always 100% accurate.)

Are there any other LEGO pieces that have "real-world" functionality?

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One obvious answer is all components of the power functions family.

Lights can be used as lights, motors can be used as motors.

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All Aboard!

I'd like to add my all-time favorite LEGO piece:

• x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!
  

The white brick is a microphone. Attach it to your train's motor and BLOW THAT WHISTLE! Depending on how short (or LONG!) your whistling was, the train would go forwards or backwards.

• Real-world use: Not only did it drive your train round the bend, but your parents too...!
  

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I suppose several of the tools in Minifigure utensil wheel theoretically could be used in certain circumstances. I.e. you could hit things with the hammer, it would probably break before you got anything useful done with it, but it can still be said to have it's functionality.

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Those shoehorn pieces worked. Technically, all of them serve their intended purpose as bricks. The ropes function. The ball shooting contraption present in the Lego Ninjago dragons (and other sets, I bet) functioned, as well as the spring-loaded cannon pieces. The axles technically worked (but not very well in actual cars).

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One obvious answer is all components of the power functions family.

Lights can be used as lights, motors can be used as motors.

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2

One obvious answer is all components of the power functions family.

Lights can be used as lights, motors can be used as motors.

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edited 9 hours ago

answered 11 hours ago

AziraphaleAziraphale

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One obvious answer is all components of the power functions family.

Lights can be used as lights, motors can be used as motors.

share|improve this answer

edited 9 hours ago

answered 11 hours ago

AziraphaleAziraphale

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edited 9 hours ago

answered 11 hours ago

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answered 11 hours ago

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answered 11 hours ago

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2

All Aboard!

I'd like to add my all-time favorite LEGO piece:

• x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!
  

The white brick is a microphone. Attach it to your train's motor and BLOW THAT WHISTLE! Depending on how short (or LONG!) your whistling was, the train would go forwards or backwards.

• Real-world use: Not only did it drive your train round the bend, but your parents too...!
  

share|improve this answer

answered 5 hours ago

UliUli

35134

add a comment | 

2

All Aboard!

I'd like to add my all-time favorite LEGO piece:

• x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!
  

The white brick is a microphone. Attach it to your train's motor and BLOW THAT WHISTLE! Depending on how short (or LONG!) your whistling was, the train would go forwards or backwards.

• Real-world use: Not only did it drive your train round the bend, but your parents too...!
  

share|improve this answer

answered 5 hours ago

UliUli

35134

add a comment | 

All Aboard!

I'd like to add my all-time favorite LEGO piece:

• x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!
  

The white brick is a microphone. Attach it to your train's motor and BLOW THAT WHISTLE! Depending on how short (or LONG!) your whistling was, the train would go forwards or backwards.

• Real-world use: Not only did it drive your train round the bend, but your parents too...!
  

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answered 5 hours ago

UliUli

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answered 5 hours ago

UliUli

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answered 5 hours ago

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I suppose several of the tools in Minifigure utensil wheel theoretically could be used in certain circumstances. I.e. you could hit things with the hammer, it would probably break before you got anything useful done with it, but it can still be said to have it's functionality.

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I suppose several of the tools in Minifigure utensil wheel theoretically could be used in certain circumstances. I.e. you could hit things with the hammer, it would probably break before you got anything useful done with it, but it can still be said to have it's functionality.

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answered 10 hours ago

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I suppose several of the tools in Minifigure utensil wheel theoretically could be used in certain circumstances. I.e. you could hit things with the hammer, it would probably break before you got anything useful done with it, but it can still be said to have it's functionality.

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answered 10 hours ago

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Those shoehorn pieces worked. Technically, all of them serve their intended purpose as bricks. The ropes function. The ball shooting contraption present in the Lego Ninjago dragons (and other sets, I bet) functioned, as well as the spring-loaded cannon pieces. The axles technically worked (but not very well in actual cars).

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Those shoehorn pieces worked. Technically, all of them serve their intended purpose as bricks. The ropes function. The ball shooting contraption present in the Lego Ninjago dragons (and other sets, I bet) functioned, as well as the spring-loaded cannon pieces. The axles technically worked (but not very well in actual cars).

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Those shoehorn pieces worked. Technically, all of them serve their intended purpose as bricks. The ropes function. The ball shooting contraption present in the Lego Ninjago dragons (and other sets, I bet) functioned, as well as the spring-loaded cannon pieces. The axles technically worked (but not very well in actual cars).

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