Monthly Archives: August 2014

“Mondrian Lost His Head” Colored Pencil LEGO Drawing On Display at 2014 Minnesota State Fair

Posted on August 28, 2014 by BrickingTips

A photorealistic colored pencil drawing of LEGO pieces, entitled “Mondrian Lost His Head”, is now showing at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair. The artwork, created by New Brighton, Minnesota resident Scott Krohn, is on display in the Fine Arts Center for the duration of the … Continue reading →

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How to Pack Your LEGO Items: Using Boxes vs. Bubble Mailers

Posted on August 21, 2014 by BrickingTips

Should you pack your eBay LEGO orders into bubble mailers or cardboard boxes?Good question! The short answer? Bubble mailers are an inexpensive, lightweight option that works well with many common LEGO parts orders. Cardboard boxes, on the other hand, are better at … Continue reading →

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Shades of Gray: How to Distinguish “Gray” from “Bluish Gray” LEGO Pieces

Posted on August 14, 2014 by BrickingTips

Back in the early 2000s, LEGO tweaked the coloring of their gray pieces. Since the color change was minor adjustment rather than a major overhaul, many LEGO builders to this day cringe at the thought of distinguishing “old” grays from “new” … Continue reading →

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A Few Tips for LEGO Sellers Who Smoke or Have Pets

Posted on August 7, 2014 by BrickingTips

Smoking and pets will make your job as an eBay seller more difficult. Both smoking and pet dander can trigger allergies in some of your buyers, which is nothing to sneeze at. Seriously, though, you don’t want to be that … Continue reading →

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