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Questions tagged [sets]

Curious as to what you can do with the elements in a particular set? Want to know what's in a range of sets? What changes have happened with different versions of a set? Please include the [Identification] tag for questions about unknown sets.

Sets, or kits, are the most common way to buy your bricks. A single set is typically designed to build a specific model (or one of few models) based on supplied instructions. Depending on price, sets may contain as few as a dozen bricks, or thousands.

Set identification is the main purpose of LEGO Groups product numbering, although non-set products also receive numbers.

Sets are organized into themes, e.g. Blacktron, City, Star Wars, or Knights' Kingdoms.

Please include the for questions about unknown elements.

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Why are there extra pieces in my set?

I bought an advent calendar, with a minifig or part of a scene behind each door. Each piece is sealed in a plastic bag and needs to be assembled. Almost every bag has an extra piece in it. Is this a mistake when the pieces are being wrapped, a…
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What sets have been named in a punny way?

I heard speculation that set 40358 "Bean There, Donut That" is the only set that LEGO ever produced where the name of the set is also a joke. Is that true? Or are there other sets names that contain a pun or double meaning?
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Where can I find a list of all LEGO sets ever released

Can I get a full list of every set LEGO has ever come out with?
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Why do official Lego sets sometimes use 1 large part when several would work just as well?

One of the things that makes Lego so great is the ability to rebuild sets into something new and different. However, I know that sometimes TLG uses large pieces to lower costs and/or build complexity. Some examples: 54092cx1 - Plane nose 30295 -…
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What is the difference between Shuttle Adventurer (10213) and Shuttle Expedition (10231)

Beside the age 16+ designation for the Shuttle Adventurer vs the 14+ age designation on the Shuttle Expedition and some different photography they look identical except they don't sell the Shuttle Adventurer anymore on shop.lego.com. Is there any…
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Is there an organization who repackages old LEGO bricks into sets to give to underprivileged children?

Does Lego have a program by which we can return old LEGO parts so they can be reassembled into packages for underprivileged kids? My kids, and now grandkids, have always played with LEGO bricks and I have a large collection of parts, not in their…
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Were there ever any smaller sets, marketed as being combined to create a large official set?

I recall a children's magazine running an article about how to take a few smaller sets to create a big space ship, but I am not sure if that was official. Did LEGO ever create some smaller sets, but market them in a way to convince buyers to buy…
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What are the special features of the Ferrari F1 Racer 1:8 kit?

I found a good price on the Ferrari F1 Racer 1:8 kit. From the picture of the box cover, it would seem that the steering wheel can turn the wheels, but I cannot identify any other moving features. Is this a Technic model or just a display model,…
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Is there a tool that generates my parts database?

I have many LEGO sets (mostly Technic) and I would like to build a list of parts (including colours). Is there an online service that does that for me based on the set IDs?
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Is there a LEGO Tyre Shop set?

Is there a LEGO set of a tyre shop (garage)? In other words, a set with play features where tyres could be disassembled by a tyre-changing machine, with a lift for cars or bikes, and other tools for this kind of work? If it does, please could you…
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Are there any LEGO "MacGyvering kits" for the on-the-go LEGO fan?

I keep a small box of electronic parts in the car, for times when I get an idea I want to try out, or have a quick gizmo that I need to solve a problem. I also have a box of mechanical parts, like strings and pulleys and weights, that I'll use…
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Advanced set for 5.5 years old

My son had great success building a lot of Lego models, including complex sets, such as the Family house set. And I want to meet him with an advanced model, that includes some gears and more functional. I thought about 3 models, all of them are a…
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What is included in set #7155?

I found an open box LEGO #7155 at a local Goodwill. The funny thing is that there are 3 unopened bags in the box, 3 booklets (instructions, and 2 other small booklets along with 4 large pieces that are not in bags. The set looks to be complete,…
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Does each LEGO set include a unique piece?

If I had 100 lego sets would I be able to fully build a lego set that I didn't have? Or would it always be impossible due to each set having at least one unique piece? To further clarify, let's say I own every LEGO set except for one. Does the set I…
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Which Lego set has had the most Easter Eggs?

With the release of the new Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle (set: 71043) has 6,020 pieces. I believe this a subtle reference (Easter egg) to the Lego set 6020, one of the first sets to ever have a wizard. Q: With subtle references like this as one…
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