How do they decide when to remove an element from production, and what happens to the molds when they are retired?

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We all know certain LEGO elements are no longer being produced. How do they decide when to remove an element from production, and what happens to the molds when they are retired?

See also How to find out if an element is out of production. — Zhaph - Ben Duguid, May 11 '12 at 15:39

Nathan Stohlmann · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-11T12:27:58.920

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I can't find a link to substantiate this, but a quality assurance representative from LEGO mentioned at a BrickWorld presentation a few years ago that worn out molds are buried on the factory property in Denmark in concrete. If anyone else can find substantiation for that, I'd love to see it.

edited May 11 '12 at 12:27

answered May 10 '12 at 16:10

Nathan Stohlmann

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I've heard that one too – Joubarc May 11 '12 at 05:03

How do they decide when to remove an element from production, and what happens to the molds when they are retired?

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