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Weirder than you think.


Apr
23
comment Set missing all the Minifigures and a few other parts
+1: It seems very odd that all the figs are missing: assuming this was bought as a new set, this strongly suggests that the set has been tampered with.
Apr
22
comment How to make a conveyor belt with LEGO parts?
Rough dimensions would be useful here. How big are your "small rocks", for example?
Apr
9
comment Does the LEGO company actively follow or copy clone bricks?
+1: Some excellent points that I had overlooked. I've deleted my own answer as it is just plain wrong.
Feb
27
comment Why do new LEGO bricks feel softer than old bricks?
AFAIK, relatively few bricks are made in China.
Feb
25
comment Why does LEGO state the number of parts on US boxes, but not in Europe?
Being an EU-based company, TLG design may well design their boxes for local EU-based markets first - where there is no need for a piece count - and then adjust the designs for other markets later. This is pure speculation, of course.
Feb
18
comment How to tell the different ages of pieces
You may get a decent answer for some characteristics, but bare in mind is that old moulds are often in use at the same time as newer ones, and that the overlap can last many years.
Dec
6
comment Where can I find the black crusaders horse barding?
Then, to be honest, you probably can't buy it anywhere.
Nov
26
comment Are there any great LEGO designers that are well-known?
@Joubarc: You're quite right of course. Thanks for picking this up.
Jun
6
comment What was the first set produced by The LEGO Group?
I stand corrected. +1
Feb
27
comment Why are they called “minifigs?”
Dearly de-parted grandma. May she rest in pieces. ;-)
Feb
8
comment Lego-compatible suction cups?
@RoryAlsop: According to Peeron, 9641 doesn't include the suction cups. peeron.com/inv/sets/9641-1
Feb
1
comment How can a sticker be removed?
Anyone tried WD40?
Feb
1
comment How can a sticker be removed?
+1 for actual experiments.
Jan
27
comment How do the train wheels turn so smoothly?
@RoryAlsop: You mean that the question is about the way the axle turns freely in its plastic holder (the place where you might have a bearing in a humal-scale wheel), rather than the friction between the wheel and the track?
Jan
23
comment What glue should I use for permanent LEGO construction?
Glued lego? my heart breaks.
Jan
11
comment Are all the Magnet minifigs now glued on and how should I remove them?
@Zhaph-BenDuguid: I quite agree with you regarding the Hasbro figures. Unfortunately, TLG's hands are tied in that respect :-(.
Jan
5
comment What was the first set produced by The LEGO Group?
-1: LEGO started producing sets of bricks in 1949, branded them LEGO Bricks in 1953. Whilst the bricks lacked the "tubes" that were patented in 1958, the earlier bricks are fully compatible with the modern ones.
Jan
5
comment What was the first set produced by The LEGO Group?
I don't have a problem with the downvotes, but would appreciate someone leaving a reason.
Jan
3
comment Rebuilding the Millennium Falcon 7965 with unsorted bricks?
+1 for "NEVER THROW AWAY LEGO BRICKS". If you really want to dispose of LEGO bricks, and you aren't bothered about selling it, at least consider giving them away. And if you're ever struggling to find someone... yes, I will pay the postage. ;-)
Dec
30
comment When did LEGO stop producing Technic action figures?
@Ambo100: I wish I could remember! The thing is ;-)