What do numbers on Legos mean?
What do numbers on Legos mean?
Design numbers identify the shape of the part. They first appeared on the underside of parts around 1985 but it’s believed that they started to be used internally from 1968. The numbering series began at 3001, which is the 2×4 brick.
How do you identify LEGO numbers?
Identifying part numbers In addition to the element number, many parts have a 4- or 5-digit design number molded on the inside of the piece. The number will be small, so you may need to rotate the brick under bright light to see it. The design number along with the color is a great way to identify a piece.
How many LEGO models are there?
There are 3,700+ different LEGO elements (this includes all LEGO bricks and other LEGO elements.) Every second, 7 LEGO sets are sold by retailers around the world. The LEGO bricks sold in one year can wrap around Earth five times. The world’s tallest LEGO tower has 550,000 LEGO bricks and stands more than 114′ tall.
Why are Lego sets numbered?
We use numbers as a quick and convenient way to instantly identify any LEGO® set. Numbers on the first sets we made were 3 digits long, but as we made more and more sets, we started using longer numbers.
How do you read LEGO numbers?
Check for visible part numbers Look for a 4 or 5 digit part ID on the element. These are usually printed on the inside. A magnifying glass and good lighting can be helpful. Many bricks will also have other numbers printed on them, but only the 4 or 5 digit numbers are useful for identifying parts.
Are all LEGO pieces marked?
For normal bricks, LEGO should be stamped on the stud. For strange pieces, usually LEGO is on it, but as I mention above I’m not sure that it always is.
How many Super Mario Lego sets are there?
There are now 17 sets in all, and to get the full range will cost you well over $500/£500.
What was the first numbered Lego?
We’re not here to debate what the first ever LEGO set was, so we’ll give you the LEGO set that most LEGO fans agree with, and that’s set number 234, or, as it’s better known: the LEGO System Garage with Automatic Door. They re-released this set with the modern brick design in 1957 and it became a resounding success!
When did Lego start numbering sets?
Architecture sets were launched in 2008 and were the first theme, as opposed to type of set or packaging, to be allocated a 5-digit number series starting with 21000.
What does MOC stand for LEGO?
MY OWN CREATION
“MOC” stands for MY OWN CREATION. They are unique projects not available on the market, designed by enthusiasts – also known as AFOL (adult fan of LEGO©) or TFOL (teen fan of LEGO©)
What’s the design number on a Lego piece?
If you’ve ever looked at the bottom of a LEGO piece closely you will have noticed that there’s a 4- or 5-digit number visible, which is its design number. However, when you look at the parts listing at the back of instruction manuals, this number isn’t shown.
Which is the highest number in a Lego set?
The highest number in our database, which contains information on 43,000 elements, is currently 6360136. A good way to identify new and recoloured parts in sets before LEGO has published the inventory online is to look for the highest numbered elements in the set’s inventory at the back of the instructions. What about printed parts?
What kind of data is in the Lego database?
This database stores only official LEGO items – Sets, Parts and Minifigs (no B-Models, Sub-Sets, MOCs) Sets and Minifigs contain one or more Inventories (inventories.csv)
What are the allotment numbers for Lego sets?
Nowadays there appears to be no obvious logic to their allotment, with numbers ranging from 12029 to 79371 being assigned to the 1400 new designs have surfaced in sets so far this year.
