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Deserts are now distinguished by dark tan parts, contrasting with the neighbouring green elements. "Australasia was common when I was younger, but thats now a regional definition rather than a continent. It's good.

@Huw said:"As someone mentioned in the comments to the press release, the continent that encompasses Australia and surrounding islands has not been named correctly, which is an unfortunate mistake. After that, the entire 88x block (aside from 888, which is already in use) is reserved for future Toll-Free expansion. Like, no sh*t dude, I know my home when I see it! Less commonly, the Arabian Peninsula is too. Follow Australia's own example and just call it "The Wasteland" like they do in Mad Max. It didnt really take off with the public, but the USPS still uses that and more behind the scenes.

As long as your audience understand where in the world you are talking about, the exact name chosen does not matter much. Just like the ship-in-a-bottle, pop-up book, typewriter, adidas shoe, grand piano, fender stratocaster, botanic collection flowers, the various paintings, NES you get the idea.That said, the designer(s) and creator did a terrific job. You could buy a real vintage globe for that kind of money. "I appreciate the elaborate, thoughtful, and almost entirely correct response. They are still often used as a proxy for information about your probable socioeconomic status, consumer preferences, etc. So far so good. Identification with a single area code can be so strong that NYC almost passed a law in 1984 to prevent splitting the 212 area code (Seinfeld even has an episode where Elaine gets assigned one of the newer area codes, and people keep asking her what city she lives in). At least not by (rather expensive) Lego standards, that is. The first to go online was 500, which has since been retired (a lot of businesses blocked dialing to it because it worked much like the 900 blockand was sometimes used for similar purpose) and currently sits in reserve (dont know why you have it on your list). Now I guess this reminds people that they want a new, non-play set death star (The completed Death Star I). Some use up that allotment are a geographically confined to the lobby of a post office, while a second ZIP Code will be used to handle local delivery (e.g. @Huw said:"Ok, yes, it seems it's not a mistake, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_ (continent), although I am sure it was not called that when I went to school! They cant really be played with or so much aside from sit as display pieces. Like, no sh*t dude, I know my home when I see it! The colour scheme is absolutely perfect and the continents are reasonably realistic too, despite the inevitable presence of small gaps. However, despite the name, many non-geographic area codes exist. That got my argument nowhere in their eyes, since I looked like just another boastful United Statesian (you can't call yourself an American there either or else they'd say it was more boasting)! So I dont think that would be a solution. @Bricklestick said:"Re Europe, I think its a little short-sighted to complain about the depiction. France also requires improvement, but attaching another piece diagonally beneath the British Isles and above Spain more closely resembles an island than part of Continental Europe to the East. By that definition, there are four continents, being Australia, Afro-Eurasia, the Americas, and Antarctica.

@magmafrost said:" @Huw said:"Ok, yes, it seems it's not a mistake, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_ (continent), although I am sure it was not called that when I went to school! It just isn't going to happen unless you scale up massively to the size of the Wall Art piece which isn't perfect either. Whenever they're showing it looks like a mess. @alegrispa said:"Can't wait to build a Dreath Star with this technique!Also, does the "The Earth" plaque seem entirely redundant to anyone else? Pangaea might be interesting, especially as a side-by-side pair. Maybe on a $120 set I would accept it, but at $200 that's a big drawback to overlook. companies. But that probably won't stop me from buying this. @Huw said:"As someone mentioned in the comments to the press release, the continent that encompasses Australia and surrounding islands has not been named correctly, which is an unfortunate mistake. It's set 31203. I presume that's their official stance. Such realism significantly exceeded my expectations, since this globe is otherwise hollow and therefore fairly light. A tough spot for Lego, as a good portion of their buyers must be in Europe and Europe is looking a little ragged.But thats a quirk of humanity where geopolitical sway and population are often concentrated in very small spaces. How do they overcome this? They are just regions which can be what anyone wants to make them (often business trying to divide commercial areas). This is a lovely set, but the complete failure of Europe and the horrid price turn me off it. Uniformly sized and spaced knots, in a repeating grid pattern. I will clarify that I mean something that, at any given time, is a statically defined set of fixed points. Sincerely,My Bank Account, Keeping my fingers crossed for a UCS Death Star release! I did not enjoy building 75191, so I don't figure I'll like building that one as well.So I might be getting it someday, but not day one. Labels identifying the continents and several oceans decorate the globe, formed using 2x4 tiles with rounded ends, but excluding the Southern Ocean. The resultant shapes seem surprisingly effective.

"Various school systems may pick and choose their favourite conventions, but at the end of the day there simply isnt a single objectively correct answer. https://www.lego.com/en-us/categories/adults-welcome/article/how-to-personalize-your-lego-ideas-the-globe.

DS is almost certain to happen. (The book, not the year.) In fact, you can comfortably lift the entire model by gripping the frame at this stage, although not after assembling the actual globe. A human being wouldn't qualify.I would also say that the large organization collection point ZIPs are not located at the collection point any more than my ZIP code is located at the sorting center or local post office just because all the mail in it passes through there. "Eurasia has always been at war with Oceania." Excellent review. Think it needs to be larger to get the detail required to make it good. However, details are applied around the equator and a Technic frame is placed inside, before assembling the bigger external sections. Sets like this can simply not replicate the level of detail needed for an accruate map. :D"One exists. Oceania is far more common than Australasia these days, as it more obviously refers to the inclusion of New Zealand and the many Pacific Islands. In a few of the images the whole mod looks really nice, but at the end of the day Europe (and even North America) look like a complete mess and do not accurately capture the continents. 511 (not on your list) is one of the x11 Service Codes, and not available for use, but the other 5xx ERC numbers have all been used to capacity. I really want to like this, and the design is very cleverly done, but just not sure this time.I usually like the inanimate objects such as Typrewriter, Shoe etc, but this I have a few problems with.The accuracy is the biggest issue, as its the single use for a globe. Western Union has revived the TWX as Telex II, but they now use a 6-digit number system where the first number corresponds to the nearest local exchange, so it exists outside of the defined scope of the NANP.All of the 5xx numbers on your list are part of the PCS (personal communications services) group. @Huw said:"As someone mentioned in the comments to the press release, the continent that encompasses Australia and surrounding islands has not been named correctly, which is an unfortunate mistake. Globes vary dramatically in size and design, but this example appears wonderfully traditional. (For justification of its price: 200 is a steep barrier. They are still often used as a proxy for information about your probable socioeconomic status, consumer preferences, etc. "Various school systems may pick and choose their favourite conventions, but at the end of the day there simply isnt a single objectively correct answer. "That's funny, because apparently everyone thinks it looks totally unrealistic. @kyrodes said:" @Huw said:"Ok, yes, it seems it's not a mistake, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_ (continent), although I am sure it was not called that when I went to school! "Even our reviewer was off-put by the site of studs in the "wood.". @lost_scotsman:Anyone who excludes Pluto as a planet because it doesnt clear its orbit has never looked at Plutos orbit compared to the solar plane from the side. "Not sure what you were taught, Australia is the correct name for the continent. The spherical design seems effective and features authentic landmasses, despite this challenging shape. The set looks better and feels more robust than the original Idea proposition. This, the ship in a bottle and typewriter all feel like they'd make a nice desktop display. The world is a fascinating place. The rich colour scheme looks tremendous and I am satisfied with the scale, since this model measures 40cm in height and 28cm across, including the frame. Building these sixteen identical panels is repetitive, which will become an unfortunate, but unavoidable, trend for this whole construction process.

Each vessel has a home port, but Ive never sent mail to someone who was stationed on a ship, so I have no idea how its addressed, or if its required to bounce through home port before being forwarded to the ship. This is a LEGO model, you kinda have to expect it to look the way it does. A shame that a company invested in the ethos 'Rebuild the World' should make such a literal and joyless interpretation of the place we all live. A single set produces an imbalance which will stress the axles. @neagoedan said:"That's no moon! The exterior continues to impress as well, capturing the enormity of Asia and featuring the Syrian, Arabian and Gobi deserts. I guess I have to hope someone generous will gift it to me. This is in the same category as the typewriter, ship in a bottle and the botanical theme. Scan the globe and it brings up additional maps and details on the area viewed etc.It also seems somewhat repetitive to build and not especially difficult either. For me, a set that price needs to have both. I agree with Rex about the size issues; yes, some areas are noticeably inaccurate, but thats the price for it being made out of lego. @PurpleDave said:"Anyways, if you actually research them, ZIP codes are most definitely areas. The price is kinda expensive cause there are issues with this set. Technically the whole Northern Hemisphere (roughly) should be called Eurasia but we use the much better and more useful terms of Europe and Asia. The panels feature alternating shapes with varying external details, but are otherwise identical. Not just cars and helicopters and stuff like thatAnd I think that's also why the Ideas theme has been so great, as it gave us many sets you wouldn't really think of. The +4 was an attempt to further divide this area into smaller chunks, from individual P.O. The Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard all have land-based locations where mail can be delivered consistently. However, faithfully recreating Europe presents inevitable issues at this scale, as Italy is rather truncated and the British Isles seem to be drifting towards Iceland! As it should be in a 200 18+ display set. regional Reading these comments feels like folks don't understand what Lego is.

They are very nicely executed, though. Unfortunately, the price somewhat overshadows those positive attributes. "Australia is in fact the official name of the continent; other terms such as Australasia or Oceana describe regions on Earth but are not the name of the geographic/ tectonic continent. That got my argument nowhere in their eyes, since I looked like just another boastful United Statesian (you can't call yourself an American there either or else they'd say it was more boasting)! @Huw said:"Ok, yes, it seems it's not a mistake, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_ (continent), although I am sure it was not called that when I went to school! "Yes it get's a spot, otherwise my planet mnemonic doesn't work :p. @Spike730 said:"You could buy a real vintage globe for that kind of money. Africa, for instance, is more recognisable and demonstrates an interesting alteration from the original LEGO Ideas submission. 800.ZIP codes are not areas. This issues with Europe and the US are just a matter of detail available in this scale. This one will sit pretty on a table but not something to educate anyone with. since people keep talking about how much better represented europe was in the original submission, i checked, and in the original submission europe claimed that space by cannibalizing the top of africa. Where we sometimes still see a 9-digit ZIP+4, they use an 11-digit code. Moreover, I appreciate the varying terrains across the landmasses and the identifying labels are nicely integrated. Theres no clever mechanism like the typewriter to show, or the slightly crazy idea of the shoe.It could have been an interesting and fun educational model to build, even for a school. The same logic should be applied to Australia. @PurpleDave said:"Phone area codes"Again, this is a great response with a lot of information. It turns out the model of continents taught in different nations has as much to do with their own nation's image as it does maybe actually science and geography.I will admit though the tectonic plate model has one flaw, we don't consider India a separate continent from Asia! "The definition of what a Continent is varies a lot and different places have a different number of continents and names depending on the convention and model.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continent"Yes, it's really surprising me how many people in this thread think continents are a real, meaningful thing. I have only just noticed the reveal article and it is on the end of that. But nowadays they teach Oceania as the name of the continent, undoubtably for political reasons. The only question is if I wait for a discount or buy it for the full price"I think theres a pretty easy answer to that question!.

"Im confused by this; the ship in the bottle and typewriter have mostly only display value. The excellent appearance of this model therefore seems beyond doubt, although I do harbour concerns regarding the expensive price of 174.99, $199.99 or 199.99. This ticks all those boxes for me. Looks far, far better than I hoped it would and looks to be a very intricate and clever design inside, but unfortunately that is a little dear for me currently.

Im really just kidding. Walmart also has a unique ZIP Code that delivers to their world headquarters (again, a physical location). Not detailed enough. I can get an accurate one , with illumination for 30 bucks. The force required to click the last section in place when you can't get your hand inside to press from the other side would risk smashing the whole sphere to bits! This one will sit pretty on a table but not something to educate anyone with. @chefkaspa:Im pretty sure Waterworld, ignoring chemistry and physics, had all the ice on the planet melt, _EXPAND_ to a much larger volume, fill all the planet until just the tip of Mount Everest was visible, and pushed the atmosphere up to a higher altitude so people could hang out in skimpy outfits without flash-freezing. In the Forum, you can view the list of topics and comments. I think it used to be either 30 or 60 minutes.The rest of this pertains specifically to the US, though Canada is definitely included in the section on area codes.Anyways, if you actually research them, ZIP codes are most definitely areas. Next year expecting the version for "Flat Earthers". :), Looks really good to me, and is something of a feat of engineering, though I wouldnt pay $200 for it.Honestly I feel the continents are about as well represented as they could be given the scale. Of course we all like and want different things from Lego, but there is always room for more ranges and themes within the Lego Universe for people to enjoy (unless it's VIDIYO obviosuly ;-)) I have some of the Botanicals range in my living room and they've been a real talking point for people who don't appreciate what Lego can do or look like nowadays (and who possibly weren't aware of just how much I love those little bricks). If the whole thing is sturdy enough to survive falling off a shelf that's a bit of a win for LEGO. ;-), Amazing set, looks fantastic. )Thought: Would a 'Waterworld' version of the globe need that inner pair of wheels? I guess if you want to live in an accurately represented space on a Lego globe, move to the Sahara ;), Dear Lego,Please stop making stuff like this that suckers like me will buy because we need it in our homeschool area.

How can a LEGO one on display ever compete?Anyhow, hope TLG keep innovating to stay healthy and sustain their business so we can keep enjoying LEGO. This is another example of conflating most and all.Specifically, area codes 500, 521-525, 533, 544, 555, 566, 577, 588, 600, 622, 700, 710, 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 867, 888, and 900 exist. I was torn at first about buying it. Moreover, the traditional colours look attractive and correspond with Guillaume Roussel's appealing LEGO Ideas submission, which should prove advantageous! Alexandria, VA uses 22313 for PO Box delivery including USPTO, and 22314 for carrier routes assigned to the same post office).A few are assigned to a single entity. Canals and rivers are ignored. It turns out the model of continents taught in different nations has as much to do with their own nation's image as it does maybe actually science and geography.I will admit though the tectonic plate model has one flaw, we don't consider India a separate continent from Asia! It's a model, it won't replicate the real thing. But in many countries, youre expected to include at least one of these in the address when mailing a letter or package, not because any affiliated governing body needs to be involved in the shipment, but because various people will need to know where to forward it so itll arrive at the listed address. dating teen tribune sexual south adult chicago community haven did general he take voters speed betty years LEGO Ideas: Original Projects vs. Easy pass for me on this one. All these people from European countries complaining about their countries being too small to be seen have clearly never played the Earth map on Civ. Using Australia for the continent here seems to fit, and seems chosen to work within the context of the tile size & typography used as much as anything.The wheels used inside for the rotational mass seem a bit odd. But looking at their position with respect to the rotation axis, I am not so sure of that anymore. Spherical structures are inherently difficult to construct using LEGO, so rarely appear in official sets. If you want a 212 number in Manhattan, you will generally have to buy it from the previous assigned user. Technically the whole Northern Hemisphere (roughly) should be called Eurasia but we use the much better and more useful terms of Europe and Asia. They are closer to groups of routes or sometimes postal facilities. "Tectonic model would not work for continent: North America, South America, Caribbean, Eurasia (no Europe at all), Africa, Arabia, India, Philippine, Australia and Antarctic and a few underwater plates: Pacific, Nazca and Coco.To me, nomenclature changes as people see fit (or impose their way). I'm sure Italy could have been achieved a lot better. @Huw said:"Ok, yes, it seems it's not a mistake, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_ (continent), although I am sure it was not called that when I went to school! Still awesome though! Thanks for the review! "Italy is one of the more obvious Europe areas to me.

"When each syllabus around the world teaches continents to indeed be "real and meaningful", with no indication whatsoever (at least in my case) that the definition varies from place to place let alone that it amounts to nothing, can you really blame anyone but the education system? And every single one of us who was taught otherwise in school (which, Im gonna assume was most of us) was taught wrong"Well not only that but schools in different countries are taught different things. "mmm interesting. Overall interesting, but not something Im planning to make room for. The moon, or some of the Solar planets are other possibilities, as are various sci-fi locales. Man, they really did miss an opportunity to include a second set of instructions for the flat-earth peeps - would have been a hilarious inclusion that could have been a genuinely fun model of it's own. Or perhaps are you forgetting everything you know to do with Australia to avoid remembering the absolute drubbing we handed out to your cricket team? :D. I guess I was holding out hope for Forma-like skins for the continents. oh well. thats $200 saved for me. I dont need to prove LEGO can be used to build anything. Globes frequently include elaborate marks representing the manufacturer, but this example is relatively subtle as Guillaume Roussel's initials appear alongside the year on Antarctica. It is good value for price per piece though!I really hope a planetarium model gets done as that would be great and needs less detail on the landmasses too. All opinions expressed are those of the author. They were a lot more regular in shape than the average voting district, and much less changeable. There is also little risk of shattering the whole sphere because the angled panels are attached at both ends, so they feel secure. @drussell said:"Hollow earth confirmed. How many people look at this representation of Europe and recognise it? But at least the quality is also there, they didn't really cut any corners like they too often do.I did however also watch the review by Tiago, and when he puts all of the segments next to each other I can't help but feel this will be a somewhat tedious building experience. Toll-Free started with just 800, then expanded to 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, and 833, in that order.

My two cents regarding the Summary box. How do they overcome this? The structure stands on a reddish brown base, which appears instantly reminiscent of 21313 Ship in a Bottle.

;-). The only question is if I wait for a discount or buy it for the full price @Tynansd said:"Nah, not great.

They serve to limit the scope of geography that you have to pay attention to when searching for the location of a particular place. I know people who have bought sets like these who had never bought Lego before, or very little Lego, so I think they do a great job overall.The scaling issue leading to Europe looking odd aren't too much of an issue for me either. I'm looking forward to seeing the alternative MOCs people will create. "Thank you; that's helpful information. Essex is a continent and I don't see a plaque for it. @lippidp:Those are knots.

@Huw said:"Ok, yes, it seems it's not a mistake, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_ (continent), although I am sure it was not called that when I went to school! Like the typewriter. Not me anyway.It is a pity because you can see that a massive amount of effort went into the original set design but it just doesnt work.When I see all the great sets that get rejected after hitting the 10 votes and this gets approved? Personally I would have liked it more if the deserts were tan instead of dark tan, as that would be more close to conventional world maps. @Huw said:"As someone mentioned in the comments to the press release, the continent that encompasses Australia and surrounding islands has not been named correctly, which is an unfortunate mistake. If there's a useful sense in which some ZIP codes correspond to areas, surely it's based on their final delivery addresses.867 was a typo of 877, which I believe is in use as a toll-free area code. I really don't see any display value here. As Mr Clinton famously once said: "it depends on what the definition of 'is' is. I really like it, even if the price means that it will be a delayed purchase at some point (probably).I think the Australia/Australasia thing was ultimately determined by the far smaller font size that would have been required for the longer word.Re Europe, I think its a little short-sighted to complain about the depiction. What you take as exceptions I take as counterexamples. "Not how I was taught, Oceania was a region not a continent, but people keep changing things looking at you Pluto ! @LukeSkywalker said:"I think this is magnificent display piece and LEGO-ified representation of the Earth. At first I thought they would serve to get the center of gravity correct. First two of 90 narrows it down to California. Anyways, I hadnt heard that explanation for the distinction, but I guess it explains the North/Central/South division as well, since theres a small plate between Mexico and South America. But if you look up any map of area codes, they are clearly blocked out by geographic divisions, hence the area in area code.

A few years ago I would have been blown away by it. Each sorting facility has a range of 100 5-digit ZIP Codes assigned to it, from xxx00 to xxx99.