Erik Olson

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Oct 28	comment	Why do some sets have two different numbers? The Space sets also released first in North America in 1979 while Europe got Castle. The Idea Book 6000 came out in 1980 depicting the full range to both sides. In 1981 the distribution crossed over after Castle had test-marketed in a few cities in the US. The Castle sets like 383 Knights Tournament got new 60xx numbers assigned at that time too.
Oct 28	comment	Does Lego market sets that were designed by fans? I just remembered James Mathis' 10025 - Santa Fe Cars I and 10022 - Santa Fe Cars II two more fan designed sets.
Oct 28	awarded	Scholar
Oct 28	accepted	Does Lego market sets that were designed by fans?
Oct 28	comment	Why did Technic bricks have holes in the studs? Television antenna spokes? Flower stems?
Oct 28	answered	Why did Lego use the same number for two different sets?
Oct 28	comment	Why did Technic bricks have holes in the studs? Oops, the gate was on a corner of the brick in the 1960s when it was made of cellulose acetate. So the stud logo came before the stud gate.
Oct 28	revised	Why did Technic bricks have holes in the studs? added 1456 characters in body
Oct 28	comment	Why did Technic bricks have holes in the studs? The jumper brick was a contemporary of Expert Builder, and space sets used the hole by plugging a torch into it.
Oct 28	comment	Why did Technic bricks have holes in the studs? Curiously, plastics texts suggest placing a logo to hide the injection gate, which is typically on a stud. LEGO does this (look for one or more logos with a blob in the center), but I have no idea if they pioneered it or just jumped on board. It is certainly part of their trade dress now.
Oct 28	revised	Why did Technic bricks have holes in the studs? added anecdote
Oct 28	answered	How are LEGO bricks categorized?
Oct 27	asked	Does the LEGO Group condone war toys?
Oct 27	asked	Does Lego market sets that were designed by fans?
Oct 27	asked	What are the dimensions of a LEGO brick?
Oct 27	asked	Why do some minifigs have yellow heads and some are flesh colored?
Oct 27	asked	Where can I find examples of everyday objects built in Lego?
Oct 27	awarded	Editor
Oct 27	revised	What can I do to repair my minifigures loose neck/head joint? added 47 characters in body
Oct 27	comment	Are companies producing custom molded LEGO pieces legally entitled to do so? Technically: this is off topic (no legal questions on stack exchange)