When did LEGO start using SNOT techniques ?

[Big Cam]

I know what SNOT is

And I know what snot is

I just never got the pun until recently

Isn't that strange

That's hilarious.

SNOT was likely invented by TLG, I just wish more sets would use it. It makes everything look so clean. Then again studs are LEGO's roots. It's a tough call. I think it's safe to say that SNOT has been around a long time.

[Artanis I]

Also I believe the Deep Freeze Defender (Ice Planet capital ship) used this now popular/elementary SNOT technique to secure the black engines on top of the rear section:

I don't remember this, I will have a look later.

They used a SNOT technique in this set too. It's from 1977

SNIPPY SNIPPY

Took me a very long time to find in that picture.

Edited November 8, 2010 by Artanis I

[drevim]

I think an equally interesting question would be when the term SNOT came into lego terminology. I don't recall seeing it used back in the newsgroup days (mid 90s).

[Randal]

Regarding the kids question, "are they frustrated by snot bricks?"

I don't think so. I think todays kids are picking up more complex concepts quicker as a result of current understandings about learning, which is affecting (and affected by) what they watch as toddlers on tv, what they learn in school and the resources on the internet. The stuff they're teaching my son in kindergarten (and previously my daughter) was what they taught my generation in first and maybe even second grade.

[62Bricks]

Here's another early alternative building technique documented in a 1965 Idea Book. Check out the accordion being played by the figure lower center:

[Fugazi]

Here's another early alternative building technique documented in a 1965 Idea Book. Check out the accordion being played by the figure lower center:

Nicely done, even though perhaps a bit fragile! The plane props are creatively built too, considering the available parts at the time!

[davee123]

I think an equally interesting question would be when the term SNOT came into lego terminology. I don't recall seeing it used back in the newsgroup days (mid 90s).

Earliest I see it is 1998 by Tom McDonald:

http://news.lugnet.com/off-topic/fun/?n=433

DaveE