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Techniques and tips for using special elements.

There are a number of LEGO bricks that allow you to create effects not possible by just stacking bricks on top of each other.

These range from using hinges to create angles through to "Studs Not On Top" () techniques and bricks.

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Can Lego soccer (football) parts be used for anything other than soccer?

I had the Lego soccer field, but took it apart. What else can the parts be used for besides soccer? I'm specifically wanting to know about the green bases and minifigure stands.
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I found this piece in a yard sale grab bag. What other elements do I need to make it work?

I found this piece in a yard sale grab bag. What element(s) do I need to make this element function as it was originally intended?
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What piece is designed to hold the "drawer" piece?

Cruising the good old PAB, I come across a piece called simply, the "drawer". From the image, I can conclude that this piece is meant to act like a real drawer, by pulling out of something. Question: What is that something? What is designed to hold…
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How to tape something to the bottom of a brick

I'm installing lights in my buildings (I'm using Neopixel strips, which have a flat back), and I'm trying to tape the lights to the ceiling. Of course, bricks and plates aren't smooth on the bottom, so double sided tape isn't working out too…
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What kind of design is comparable to these programming concepts?

I understand this may sound like a weird question, but bear with me here, OK? I'm getting ready to teach some kids introductory computer programming. We're going to use Scratch, a drag-and-drop "brick-based" language designed by MIT. Now, scripts in…
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LEGO model of USB socket?

I am looking to make a LEGO version of my laptop. Is there a LEGO brick or set of LEGO bricks that would form a USB socket?
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