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Is there any way to connect “sideways” to an axle?

There are some pieces whose middle part is shaped like a Technic axle, but that have elements on both ends that make it impossible to insert them into a normal axle or Technic hole: This makes me wonder whether the axle shape here actually allows…
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What are the part numbers for the original brick minifigures?

I was gifted two containers of assorted LEGO bricks that had some of these: Apparently these were only made for a few years before the minifigures we know now appeared in 1978. Does anybody know the part number for the legs, torso, and faceless…
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How can I improve my rackless steering design?

I am trying to build a vehicle with a sturdy steering mechanism powered by the servo motor. When I was a kid I did this all the time with a rack and pinion design, but now I don't have any of the rack bricks. The best I have come up with is an axle…
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Can custom content be imported into LEGO Creator?

I was reading this Wikipedia article that states: Some people have uploaded custom (Lego) model creations for others to download into their version of Lego Creator. Tools used include LDraw, LegoDigitalDesigner and other LCA model format model…
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Can you identify this LEGO space set?

I've just purchased a random box of Star Wars LEGO at a car boot sale and there's a few bits in there that I'd like to identify the set for.
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Does the word Lego have anything to do with Latin verb lego?

When I started learning Latin and learnt the verb "legō" specifically (meaning, "I collect, gather"), I suddenly realized "Oh, so that's where the Lego name comes from!" and it made perfect sense. It was somewhat surprising for me to learn later…
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Lego® Train 60051 alternate IR remote

I live in Uganda and purchased the LEGO High-Speed Passenger Train (60051) for my two sons. I am wanting to know if anyone knows of a different remote control that I can use besides the brick remote that comes with the set. Reason being my youngest…
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How to connect two LEGO Bricks EV3 by USB using python

For some project, I have to use 7 motors with ev3 bricks. So I would like to connect 2 bricks using USB-USB link, and make them communicate, in python. But I don't know how to do that, I've tried some stuff using serial module, but without any…
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What is the writing on this map tile, originally from Indiana Jones sets?

I have this LEGO piece that is a map. It appears to be a map of the Middle East, specifically Israel and Jordan. It also has some writing on it. Any idea what the writing is of? It is a 2x2 tile.
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Which set does this small bag of LEGO pieces belong to?

I just received a box of LEGO bricks and have no idea what sets they make up. This packet was in there unopened and thought someone might know where they are from?
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Anyone knows this Star Wars model? Grey and dark red with axles for side modules

Got this from a yard sale and now looking for the building instructions.
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Why do some minifigs have grey hands and some yellow?

I have a lot of LEGO Sets and have noticed that some of them have yellow hands and some have a dark grey colour hands. Is this because some are of old design and some are of new design? Most old ones have yellow hands, though? This minifig has…
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How do I add a light to the Red Cargo Train?

I want to add led light to the front (and probably back) of the Red Cargo Train but the shape of the light is making me wonder what brick I should use to hold the light. I've never seen these lights used anywhere. I'm thinking I'll need something…
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Are there bricks sized between LEGO (classic) and DUPLO?

I am wondering whether there is a brick-type construction block toys on the market that would be sized between the LEGO (classic/original) and LEGO DUPLO. More specifically I am looking for a 3/4 ratio of DUPLO size. The fact is that DUPLO is 8x the…
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Long train Bridge tension and compression angles (minimum brick count)

Hello master builders. I'm working on my first large project (and first Lego stack overflow question). I'm making a bridge that needs to be 3 feet long. Unfortunately I don't own tons of Lego bricks. Working with what I can find, I've built a…
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