There are some blocks in which when you break them, they do not show the particle effects of them being broken. Examples are custom heads, and miniature versions of pumpkins, melons, etc.
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There are some blocks in which when you break them, they do not show the particle effects of them being broken. Examples are custom heads, and miniature versions of pumpkins, melons, etc.
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Minecraft 1.5.2, Minecraft 1.6.1
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Heads are duplicates of MC-1874, stems are intended.