Bricks, pieces and other elements sometimes break, deform, stop working, or get otherwise damaged - perhaps we can help you fix them?
Questions tagged [repair]
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Can I repair a broken LEGO brick with glue?
I have a dump truck hinge piece that snapped in half when it got bent backwards too hard. Is there a type of glue that would be appropriate to repair the piece? Would superglue be a good choice? Obviously, it's never going to look new again, I'm…
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How to restore old, scratched plates
I have some old lego plates that are quite scratched. They look rather dull compared to the newer pieces in my collection. Is there any way to restore (even partially) the shiny look between the studs?
I'd heard that using toothpaste can help…
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Is it possible to shrink down a wheel?
I have a tire 6581 which is stretched to the point it doesn't fit perfectly with the balloon designated for it, at one place it is kinda popped out. It is caused by my stretching it when I was younger for the sheer curiosity how much it can stand.…
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Non-standard diameter pole - reinforcing a repair
I have (or rather my daughter has) a Fabuland umbrella which has been snapped off where it meets the base (probably over 30 years ago when her mum was a child).
I've seen Can I repair a broken LEGO brick with glue?, but in the best case the joint…
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How to safely straighten 2569 Lego Antenna Whip 8H?
I have one of those, in trans-neon green, that's slightly bent. I don't want to break it or make it opaque. Is there a way to make it straight again without risk? Preferably universal way, but way specific to 2569 piece would suffice.
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How can I get this broken part out?
My New LEGO minifig has a broken hand because of me. How can I get this broken part out?
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