What if they introduced a new Technic pin, and nobody noticed?
LEGO Technic Pins - Pin 1/2 without friction grooves
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Technic, Pin Connector Perpendicular Double 3L - a brick worthy of its own meme
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LEGO 43093 4206482 Blue Technic, Axle Pin WITH Friction Ridges Lengthwise On Shaft
A history of Technic pins
LEGO Part Light Bluish Gray Technic, Pin 1/2 - Brick Land
Lego Technic Pins - Lego Parts 2780, 3673, 6558, 32556, 4274, 32002, 43093, 3749, 32054, 32138
LEGO Tan Technic Long Pin without Fricton (32556 / 39888)
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LEGO PART 15100 Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise
Lego® Technic 4274 Connector Pin with Stud (white)
Lego® Technic 4274, 6388018, 4187741, 4535760 connector pin with stud, white
Lego® Technic 6628a, 66906, 4184169, 6344752 pin with ball, black