LEGO parts

Are All LEGO Technic Axles Made From the Same Plastic. Why Longer Axles Twist More

Are 3L and 12L LEGO Technic axles made from the same plastic? LEGO identifies POM as an axle material, while basic torsion mechanics explains why longer axles twist more under the same load.

How BrickLink Began. Daniel Jezek and the Marketplace That Changed LEGO Reselling

BrickLink began as Daniel Jezek’s answer to a practical problem with online LEGO parts selling. Within a year, BrickBay had grown into a marketplace that was reshaping the secondary market.

LEGO Is Reproducing Gingy’s Cracked Head Element

LEGO customer support says Gingy’s cracked head element is being reproduced for replacement requests. The scale and technical cause of the issue remain unconfirmed.

1,800+ LEGO Pick a Brick Parts Are Retiring: What Builders Should Check First

More than 1,800 LEGO Pick a Brick elements are set to leave once stock runs out. Here are the part groups builders should check first, from animals and minifigure pieces to Castle, Space and useful MOC elements.

LEGO Is Bringing Build-a-Minifigure Online. Create a Minifigure Changes How Custom Characters Work

LEGO is testing Create a Minifigure, an online character configurator powered by Pick a Brick. Here’s how it differs from in-store BAM and why it could be especially useful for MOC builders and city creators.

Buying LEGO on BrickLink from Outside the EU After the 2026 Customs Changes

The EU’s July 2026 customs changes affect low-value BrickLink imports from outside the bloc. Here is how the €3-per-commodity-code duty works, how it differs from VAT, and when an EU seller may be cheaper overall.

How to Organize a Growing LEGO Parts Collection: Color, Part Type or Set?

Color, part type, size, or complete sets? Here is how to choose a LEGO sorting system that still works as your collection grows.

How to Manage Your LEGO Collection in Rebrickable and See What You Can Build

How to manage a LEGO collection in Rebrickable using Set Lists, Part Lists, build calculations and missing-part checks. Part 2 of 3.

LEGO Build a Minifigure October 2026 lineup brings seven eclectic characters

The October 2026 LEGO Build a Minifigure refresh is expected to bring seven suggested characters, from a 17th Century Sword Fighter to a Robot Costume Girl. Here are the parts and details worth watching.

How to Manage Your LEGO Collection in BrickLink: My Collection, Wanted Lists and Missing Parts

How to use BrickLink for collection management: My Collection, Brickset/Rebrickable imports, part-out and Wanted Lists for missing parts. Part 3 of 3.