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    A generic brown brick-built figure with a cracked head element stands beside an identical figure with a new intact replacement head.
    Parts & Minifigures

    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.

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    Infographic showing the evolution of LEGO part numbering from Design ID to Element ID
    Parts & Minifigures

    Why Does One LEGO Piece Have Several Numbers? Design ID vs Element ID Explained

    LEGO parts can carry several different numbers. Here is how Design ID, Element ID and BrickLink Item Numbers differ — and which one to use when identifying or replacing a part.

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