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LEGO Ninjago 9554 Zane ZX Booster Pack Polybag - Sealed.

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September 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Ninjago Collectors Archive

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2259 Skull Motorbike - Mint in Sealed Box

Another trip into LEGO Ninjago history circa 2011

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September 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM

Brett Myers

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Just making sure @davethegame.bsky.social has seen this.

The rarest LEGO piece has just been found? Follow for more LEGO videos! #lego #legofans #legotok #legotiktok #rarelego #afol #legofan #legolostatsea #legonews #spitbrix

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April 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Lou’s Bricks House

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LEGO’s Biggest Mistakes & Rarest Sets

Think you know LEGO? This countdown is packed with hidden facts, rare sets, and shocking stories even collectors don’t know.

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#LEGO #LEGOFacts #ToyCollector #RareLEGO #LEGOCommunity #LEGOStarWars

February 1, 2025

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February 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM

Lou’s Bricks House

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LEGO once created a theme that lasted 10 years, had a TV show, and then vanished.

Why did LEGO shut it down? And why do collectors still hunt for these sets?

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#LEGO #LEGOHistory #RareLEGO #AFOL #LEGOCollectors #VintageLEGO #LEGOThemes

What’s the Strangest LEGO Set Ever Made? The Answer Will Surprise You!

YouTube video by Lous Bricks House

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February 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Ninjago Collectors Archive

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9552 Lloyd Garmadon Booster Pack Polybag - Sealed.

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September 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM

Šuma

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One of the really rare ones in my collection:
610 Rescue Helicopter (1987)

Was a promotional set I read.

#LEGO #LEGO610 #RescueHelicopter #LegoVintage #LEGOCollection #RareLego #AFOL

Built LEGO Set 610 Rescue Helicopter from 1987. A rare, promotional-only set.

June 21, 2026 at 1:27 PM

BDC, DTM ❌ 👑

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A rare color for a competitive set! The LEGO Technic Thin 1x5 Liftarm (32017) came in Purple in 1998's Technic Competition set "Cyber Strikers"! This piece has been around since 1997 and comes in 13 colors. #LEGO #LEGOBuilding #LEGOTechnic #Liftarm #LEGOcolors #RareLEGO #TechnicCompetition

This image shows a safety warning from a Lego instruction manual. It's divided into two panels, both against a light blue background, and enclosed in black squares.

Left Panel (Do):

A yellow Lego axle is shown inserted into a gray Lego Technic wheel.
The axle has the letters "XOXO" printed on it.
The wheel has multiple holes and a cross-shaped center.
This panel likely demonstrates the correct way to connect these two Lego pieces.
Right Panel (Don't):

The same yellow Lego axle is shown inserted into the same gray Lego Technic wheel.
However, a simple line drawing of a child's face is positioned behind the wheel.
A large, red "X" is drawn over the child's face and the wheel. The "X" is made of thick, brushstroke-like lines.
The child's face has a sad or upset expression with a downturned mouth and slightly angled eyebrows.
This panel clearly indicates that inserting the axle and wheel in a way that could cause it to hit someone's face is dangerous and should be avoided.

Overall:

This safety page uses a visual comparison to clearly communicate a warning about potential misuse of Lego pieces. The left panel shows the correct connection, while the right panel uses a red "X" and a sad face to illustrate and emphasize the danger of a specific action. The "XOXO" on the axle is likely just part of the generic Lego illustration style and not directly related to the warning itself.

March 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM

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This LEGO arch is a rare find! It's the Arch 2x14x2 1/3 (30296), available in 4 colors from 1999-2009, but only in SIX sets! Light Gray is exclusive to 1999's Mission Control (6456), while Yellow is used as mud flaps in 2006's Heavy Loader! #LEGO #LEGOFacts #LEGOCommunity #LEGOarch #RareLEGO

Yellow Lego Arch 2x14x2 1/3 (part 30296), angled view.

It's long and thin: Picture a rectangle, but it's much longer than it is wide. It's 14 studs long (those little bumps on top of Lego bricks).
It has an arch shape: Instead of being completely flat, it curves gently upwards in the middle, like a bridge or a doorway.
It has supports on the ends: At each end, there are two short, rectangular blocks that stick down, like legs. These make it stand up on its own.
It's bright yellow: The piece is a solid, cheerful yellow color.
It has studs on top: Like most Lego bricks, it has those little round bumps on top (studs) so you can attach other Lego pieces to it.
It's not a perfect half-circle arch: The curve isn't a perfect half-circle. It's a bit flatter and less rounded, officially described as "2 1/3" high.

Instructions for Lego Mission Control (6456), showing a red arrow pointing to the placement of a light gray Lego Arch 2x14x2 1/3 (part 30296) on the mobile launcher platform, which is unique to this set. The instructions show step 9.

Lego Heavy Loader (set 7900) on a sandy background, featuring a large yellow truck with a gray bridge being transported. A red arrow points to the yellow Lego Arch 2x14x2 1/3 piece (30296), used in the bridge construction, which is unique to this set in this color. A minifigure in a blue jumpsuit is standing near the truck. The truck has "SPECIAL TRANSPORT" printed on its side and a "LONG VEHICLE" sign on the bridge.

March 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM

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Say you're a #LEGO piece around 10 years with ~1500 set appearances and you've only been Neon Yellow once.. You're the Round Tile 2x2 with Open Stud (18674) in LEGO Friends Downtown Flower & Design stores (41732)! #LEGOcolors #FriendsLEGO #RareLEGO

A bright yellow Lego tile, specifically a Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Open Stud (part number 18674), is shown against a white background. The tile is circular with a diameter of two studs. In the center, there is a hollow stud, allowing it to connect to other Lego elements with studs or accommodate Technic axles. The top surface of the tile is smooth and studless.

The LEGO Friends Downtown Flower and Design Stores (set 41732) depicts a colorful street scene with interconnected buildings: a yellow and green "Bloom" flower shop with a striped awning and a rooftop garden, and a purple and white design store connected to a taller blue and purple building. Several Lego mini-doll figures are positioned around the scene, engaging in activities like shopping and working. The set features detailed architectural elements, vibrant signage reading "UNITY Street," and various accessories creating a lively downtown environment.

This is a building instruction step from LEGO Friends Downtown Flower and Design Stores (set 41732), set against a light gray background. Step 4 shows the placement of a round assembly with yellow and light green elements onto a blue baseplate within a white-framed structure. The assembly process for this round element is shown in four smaller steps above, starting with a clear round brick and adding blue and yellow circular pieces. The surrounding structure appears to be part of a building with interior details visible, including what looks like furniture or display units. The instructions guide the user in assembling a specific part of the larger LEGO model.

May 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM

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Lego Nexo Knights: Axls Rolling Arsenal. Brand New Sealed Rare Retired Set 72006

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August 25, 2026 at 12:45 PM

Abed Gummer

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try not to say "cool" #vintagelego #lego #shorts #90snostalgia #legoshorts #afol #fyp #rarelego

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July 26, 2026 at 10:20 PM

Richard Dean Associates

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It's Lego Day today! Legos hit hard and require microphones that can take a beating that's why they use the new Shure Nexadyne drum mics! bit.ly/4gULYLn

#shure #nexadyne #legoday #legobuild #legoblock #rarelego #drums #microphones #proaudio #recording

January 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM

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Think you're a true Jedi? If you've got the Left Wedge 4x2 (41768) in blue, you might be! This piece, around since 2002 in 18 colors across 157 sets, only went blue in 2010's Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter. #LEGO #StarWars #LEGOParts #RareLEGO

A bright orange Lego wedge plate, specifically a Wedge 4 x 2 Left (part number 41768), is shown against a white background. The plate has a slanted top surface, four studs along its top edge, and a cutout on its lower edge to create the wedge shape. The left orientation indicates that the slanted edge is on the left side of the piece when viewed from the top with the studs facing upwards. This type of Lego element is used for creating angled surfaces and aerodynamic shapes in Lego models.

The image shows the LEGO Star Wars Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter (set 8093) against a white background. The starfighter is primarily blue and white with a transparent black cockpit canopy. A green arrow points towards the rear wing of the starfighter. This wing is formed by a bright orange Lego Wedge 4 x 2 Left (part number 41768). Below the starfighter are two Lego minifigures: Plo Koon, a Kel Dor Jedi Master with a brown head, orange goggles, and a blue lightsaber, and an R7-D4 astromech droid. The overall scene depicts a vehicle and characters from the Star Wars universe.

This is page 29, step 27 from the building instructions for LEGO Star Wars Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter (set 8093), set against a light gray background with a subtle star pattern. The instructions detail the assembly of a component, likely part of the starfighter's wing or engine. An inset in the upper left corner indicates the required pieces for this step: two 1x1 round plates, one 1x4 plate, and one Wedge 4 x 2 Left. The main instructions show a four-step process. Step 1 illustrates the connection of a light gray Technic pin to a blue 2x2 brick with pin holes. Step 2 shows the resulting assembly. Step 3 depicts the attachment of a blue Wedge 4 x 2 Left to the pin. Step 4 shows the completed sub-assembly. The instructions provide a clear, sequential visual guide for this part of the model construction.

May 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM

BDC, DTM ❌ 👑

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A red support in a sea of colors! The LEGO 2x2x2 Stand (3940a/b) has been around since 1979/80 and appeared in over 268 sets in 15 colors. Yet, it was only ever produced in red once, in 2012's Friends City Park Cafe! #LEGO #LEGOBuilding #LEGOsupport #LEGOcolors #RareLEGO