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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.
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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.
enter image description here



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.

    – chicks
    1 hour ago












  • 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
    14 mins 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.
enter image description here



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?










share|improve this question














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.
enter image description here



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.

    – chicks
    1 hour ago












  • 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
    14 mins ago

















  • 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












  • 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
    14 mins ago
















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






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














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
14 mins ago





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



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






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



    • x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!

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



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






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



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






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



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






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







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



                • x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!

                enter image description here



                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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                  All Aboard!



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



                  • x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!

                  enter image description here



                  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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                    All Aboard!



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



                    • x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!

                    enter image description here



                    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













                    All Aboard!



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



                    • x870cc02, THE BLACK WHISTLE!

                    enter image description here



                    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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                          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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