Well hello! *sweet*

Today I pose you this question: Do you consider the use of scala elements in a non-scala MOC legal?

Why do I ask this question? I am curious to hear your opinons.

Personally, I think it's fine and dandy, but I wonder if anyone thinks that the size difference plays a factor. Are the clothes OK to use if you find a use for them? Are smaller peices like cups/flowerpots/bottles/perfume bottles OK? Are the bigger things like chairs and rugs all right to use if you find a good use for them?

I know the size difference of some of these elements is enormous compared to a regular minifigure, but I'm just curious, is all! X-D

For example:

Something like this would see legitimate to use, seeing as it came with the latest Hogwarts Castle:

But what about this?

(Say, for part of a building. I dunno ~ be creative!)

I'm looking foward to hearing what you think! :-D

Thanks! *sweet*

I think that if it was made by Lego, then you have a good argument. This includes odd things like Znap. I would rule out the wooden toys, as well as the old (metal?) cars. :-P

Why wouldn't it be, is the real question. That kind of like asking if you can use Bionicle in a MOC with system pieces: its all Lego.

-Chuck

I agree with the guys above me. I mean its certainly more 'legal' than decapitating your minifigs and using their hands in MOC's. I thought you meant for the lego design team.

If it's LEGO, it's legal. End of story. *y*

As I'm quite far from adhering to what most consider a strictly "purist" ideology (it'd be kind of hard to be a good spokesman for Brickarms if I did!), I personally see nothing wrong with using TLC-elements from the Scala line in MOCs so long as they fit the work being created.

badger

It would "depend" on it's usage, but GO AHEAD! :-)

For some reason, it seems to me that you are associating the legal techniques set forth by the lego company that shows what should and should not be used in a set with purist fans. Purist means that they will not use non-lego elements.

-Chuck

For some reason, it seems to me that you are associating the legal techniques set forth by the lego company that shows what should and should not be used in a set with purist fans. Purist means that they will not use non-lego elements.

-Chuck

Actaully Chick, the original defintion of purist (if I'm not mistaken) was only bricks and plates, no specialty pieces, no <insert that tiresome argument> pieces...

Actaully Chick, the original defintion of purist (if I'm not mistaken) was only bricks and plates, no specialty pieces, no <insert that tiresome argument> pieces...

whoa, whoa, whoa, now that's just crazy talk.

whoa, whoa, whoa, now that's just crazy talk.

whoa yourself.

Purist means that they will not use non-lego elements.

I always saw purist to mean someone like me; any official Lego is good to use providing you don't use them in ways that will damage them. Is there an "official" definition?

I always saw purist to mean someone like me; any official Lego is good to use providing you don't use them in ways that will damage them. Is there an "official" definition?

I just googled, but didn't do any thorough investigating. The first Purist site I remember seeing (in 1994) was a group who wouldn't use burps or 1 x 6 x 5 wall bricks or any <insert that tiresome argument> pieces. The stuck to to bricks, plates, modified bricks and plates, and if I remember correctly didn't even use windshields or windows or doors. That was the original definition of "purist" I can remember seeing.

EDIT: From an article on Brickjournal.com:

"I first ran across the word purism in 1996 when I discovered other adult LEGO builders on the internet. At that time, a LEGO purist was someone who built only with LEGO brand plates and blocks. These purists generally shunned any element that appeared that strayed from this form. More recently, the word purist is used within the AFOL community to describe those builders that will use only LEGO manufactured parts; clones such as Mega Blocks and Tyco are not used and original LEGO pieces remain unmodified."

whoa yourself.

I think sinner might be more experienced in that area of expertise. X-D

Uh, this is really up to you... 8-| If you want to use a Scala part, go for it.

I think its "legal", I don't see a problem with it. Bionicle elements can be helpful in MOCs too, non-system themes can be mixed effectively I believe, to a certain extent.

Batbrick Away! >:-)

I'd say go for it.

Steve

This must be the most one sided poll I've seen so far, LOL. If Scala or other non-system parts can be put to good use in a MOC, why not? It's still LEGO after all :-D

I took a very different approach from you guys on that "issue" ;-) I stayed away from that legal gibberish that doesn't mean anything: off course its legal since its Lego. Since that question is not interesting I took a different approach.

You were discussing purist from non purist with all the different acceptions of that word. In that aspect I understand why a majority voted for Yes.

However I don't like that rationale there: its not because its Lego that I will use an element !! I will never use Galidor (ouch my eyes !!). Based on your rationale you should still vote YES and that doesn't do it for me !!

I took the pragamatic appoach: it depends on the element :-| :-P

For instance who would be stupid enough to use Scala casual wear, Bracelet or a baby !! Even though techically its legal, pragmatism commands its bloody retarded ;-)

*yoda*

For instance who would be stupid enough to use Scala casual wear, Bracelet or a baby !! Even though techically its legal, pragmatism commands its bloody retarded ;-)

*yoda*

Those babies are pretty cheap! I've added one to my Bricklink wanted list and I'll see what I can do with one! X-D

I took the pragamatic appoach: it depends on the element :-| :-P

For instance who would be stupid enough to use Scala casual wear, Bracelet or a baby !! Even though techically its legal, pragmatism commands its bloody retarded ;-)

*yoda*

I agree with *yoda* ! *y*

How can anyone use this?

Edited November 7, 200717 yr by SirNadroj

I agree with *yoda* ! *y*

How can anyone use this?

Well, as *yoda* said, you asked the wrong question. You probably could you that but why would you want to? *wacko* I still might buy a baby though! :-D

Well, as *yoda* said, you asked the wrong question. You probably could you that but why would you want to? *wacko* I still might buy a baby though! :-D

Well, the reason I'm curious is that I've bought some scala things, but I'm a little apprehensive about using them in a MOC. But I guess almost everyone here doesn't care. *y*

Well, the reason I'm curious is that I've bought some scala things, but I'm a little apprehensive about using them in a MOC. But I guess almost everyone here doesn't care. *y*

Nah. We love you too much. *sweet*

I think that if it was made by Lego, then you have a good argument.

If you ask me what I would call "official", I