Lights!

[BrickBloke]

Is there any reason that TLG don't produce more lights?

I'd love to light up some of my models using PF, but I find the LEDs a bit harsh (too bright), or not appropriate. It would be helpful if they could produce a range of colours, maybe even flashing LEDs.

I'm aware of some third party lights that will connect into LEGO, but there's not much choice with LEGO itself. I find that very disappointing!

[JohannesESTONIA]

I totally agree with You.

[1974]

I prefer using the old 9V system. My current truck MOC actually uses old 4,5V light yellowbricks

[Marcel1980]

There is a discussion about this also in the flashing light topic.

[DrJB]

The new PF LEDs have lower power consumption than the old 9V.

[1974]

That's true, but not much. And they don't flash

I've also been using this part :

Both with sofitte/pinol bulbs and replacement LEDs. Looks pretty good for headlights on a large truck

There really is a lot of really nice old LEGO light parts that can easily be implemented nicely with both 9V and/or PF. you just need to bit of DIY wiring yourself

[DrJB]

That's true, but not much. And they don't flash

I've also been using this part :

Both with sofitte/pinol bulbs and replacement LEDs. Looks pretty good for headlights on a large truck

There really is a lot of really nice old LEGO light parts that can easily be implemented nicely with both 9V and/or PF. you just need to bit of DIY wiring yourself

Is this a genuine lego part or ... your own 'creation'? ... Looks so '50 years ago'.

Edited October 29, 2013 by DrJB

[Lego Otaku]

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=x456c01

LEGO did release old light brick with replaceable bulb. LED replacement bulb can be used in lieu of incandescent bulb.

[1974]

'Cept for my own wiring/plugs (those from TLG these are not real LEGO items anyway), I do _not_ use custom parts. I'm an electronics expert, I sell all kinds of LEDs for a living. But using that is no fun! Working with/around LEGO parts is

You can find all kinds of odd and funny parts here :

http://www.bricklink.com/browseList.asp?itemType=P&catString=123