GBC Observer 👁 Week 6, 2019

Quanix is back with version 3 of his Pneumatic Ball Factory.  This one has quite a few different mechanisms, including a new turntable mechanism, as well as an interesting build for a simple conveyor using the older tread/chain and some rubber dampers.



A new German builder has appeared and uploaded several interesting GBC modules.
Here is one of them.



Here is an interesting Korean conveyor build that looks similar to one that Maico has done in red previously.



Have a great week everyone!

Lego GBC balls price drop?

I recently looked on Lego Bricks and Pieces and noticed that the price has dropped on the orange Lego GBC balls. This time last year they were listed at $1.27CDN and they are currently $0.81CDN.

In November 2016 I placed my first order for GBC balls and they were $1.01CDN each.

Here are the February 2018 Prices

 

And here are the February 2019 Prices

I have no idea what type of data Lego uses to price their parts but now seems like a good time to buy a few.... Also why are the white balls always out of stock?

GBC Event Map by Lawrie

GBC builder Lawrie George from New York has created a pretty nifty map of upcoming events that will feature a Great Ball Contraption layout.



You can visit Lawrie's YouTube page HERE