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How do you figure out what a LEGO piece is called?
LEGO bricks are measured and identified by the number of the studs they have on top. The smaller number always comes first, so you say “a 2-by-4 brick,” not “a 4-by-2 brick.” The width of a 1×1 LEGO brick is the Fundamental LEGO Unit, or module (1 module or 1M is about 8 mm).
How many LEGO elements are there?
There are 3,700+ different LEGO elements (this includes all LEGO bricks and other LEGO elements.) Every second, 7 LEGO sets are sold by retailers around the world.
What do numbers on Legos mean?
Each mould also produces several examples of each part per injection cycle, so the position number pinpoints exactly where a part was made. If there are problems with parts (they’re mismoulded, break easily, etc), this information helps Lego with tracking down where and when a specific part was made.
How do I identify Lego parts?
Check for visible part numbers Look for a 4 or 5 digit part ID on the element. These are usually printed on the inside. A magnifying glass and good lighting can be helpful. Many bricks will also have other numbers printed on them, but only the 4 or 5 digit numbers are useful for identifying parts.
What are the elements of a Lego part?
Initially, a part’s element number was simply a combination of the two: the four digit design number and the two-digit colour number concatenated. So, a white (colour 1) 2×4 brick (design 3001) has an element number 300101 and a green (colour 28) spruce tree (design 3471) has an element number 347128.
How do you find the part number on a Lego brick?
Look for a 4 or 5 digit part ID on the element. These are usually printed on the inside. A magnifying glass and good lighting can be helpful. Many bricks will also have other numbers printed on them, but only the 4 or 5 digit numbers are useful for identifying parts. If you are able to find a part number, search for it on Rebrickable or Bricklink.
What’s the design number of a Lego piece?
Understanding LEGO part numbers. If you’ve ever looked at the bottom of a LEGO piece closely you will have noticed that there’s a 4- or 5-digit number visible, which is its design number. However, when you look at the parts listing at the back of instruction manuals, this number isn’t shown. The 6- or 7-digit numbers listed there are element
How is the height of a Lego part measured?
When a part has a third dimension expressed in LEGO units, as in “2x2x2,” that third number is the height. The height is measured in bricks, not LEGO units, though. FIGURE S-1 LEGO bricks, including the one decorated with a robot face pattern