Category Archives: General Reference

What’s the damage?: How to Identify and Prevent LEGO Piece Deterioration

Posted on December 18, 2014 by BrickingTips

Most damage to LEGO pieces is superficial and will have little to no effect on play value or the structural integrity of a LEGO project. If you sell degraded LEGO pieces on eBay, describe any defects to the pieces in … Continue reading →

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Buyer Beware: 6 Red Flags That You Bought Stolen LEGO Sets on eBay

Posted on November 27, 2014 by BrickingTips

As we approach Black Friday and Cyber Monday, some of the largest shopping days of the year, many retailers are preparing to slash prices to attract bargain-hungry shoppers. Unfortunately, scammers also hope to lure buyers by dangling attractively priced, stolen … Continue reading →

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Comparison of Selling LEGO Sets vs. Selling LEGO Pieces

Posted on November 20, 2014 by BrickingTips

There are benefits and drawbacks of selling LEGO sets versus selling LEGO pieces. Here are six factors to consider when deciding between selling sets and pieces. 1. Sorting and Counting LEGO Sets: No sorting required–you’re selling the set! LEGO Pieces: If you … Continue reading →

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Quick Guide to 5 Knockoff LEGO Brands

Posted on November 13, 2014 by BrickingTips

LEGO knockoff products, informally known as LEGO clones, are toy construction sets that resemble LEGO products in both appearance and function. LEGO clones, often designed to be compatible with LEGO parts, are almost always priced cheaper than LEGO in stores. … 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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LEGO vs. Mega Bloks: Tips on Distinguishing Real LEGO from Knockoff Brands and Custom Pieces

Posted on July 31, 2014 by BrickingTips

Spotting non-LEGO parts isn’t always easy, but following a few simple guidelines can aid you on your quest to distinguish authentic LEGO pieces from other toy construction parts. Will the real LEGO pieces please stand up? clone: a term used to … Continue reading →

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