Questions about the labeling, packaging, and processing of building sets
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Why are Lego sets put in such big boxes?
I am wondering why Lego puts sets in big packages. All bricks are put in small plastic bags and from my experience the packaging could be at least half of what it is.
There is so much told these days ...
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Why does LEGO state the number of parts on US boxes, but not in Europe?
I was reading Huw Millington's review of set 70700 Space Swarmer on brickset, in which he states:
The box is almost square and this being from the USA, like all US boxes but unlike European ones, ...
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Which sets can be built in the bag (all the parts are in one bag)?
I've had the chance to participate in some "build in the bag" contests at some events. The idea is simple: each contestant gets a small set (usually provided by LEGO for the occasion), and everybody ...
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Why does LEGO have a maximum age limit?
I am wondering why do LEGO boxes have a maximum age limit printed on them?
My girlfriend has just gifted me LEGO Starfighter (8088) and it has an age range of 8-14. Why not just write 8+? Are there ...
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Is there a logic to the way The LEGO Group fills the plastic bags?
When opening a new box, most of the pieces are in closed plastic bags, and sometimes inside those plastic bags is another plastic bag for smaller pieces.
I find the pieces, for the most part, rather ...
