Collector guides
Original articles on identifying parts, pricing bulk lots, reading mold numbers, and using set inventories — written for buyers, sellers, and builders.
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How to identify LEGO parts from photos
A practical workflow for turning a blurry bulk-lot photo into a confirmed catalog part — lighting, framing, and when to switch from scanning to search.
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Reading part numbers molded on LEGO bricks
Where LEGO hides design IDs, how they differ from set numbers, and how to use them in catalog search.
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Pricing bulk LEGO lots: a seller checklist
How to sample a mixed lot, spot high-value elements, and avoid underpricing retired minifigs and printed parts.
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Spotting non-LEGO and clone parts in a lot
Physical tells that separate genuine LEGO elements from compatible clones — useful for buyers and sellers who want accurate listings.
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Finding which set a loose minifigure came from
Steps for identifying mystery minifigs from yard sales, incomplete sets, and mixed lots.
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Using official set inventories for MOC planning
How builders reuse catalog parts lists to source elements, substitute colors, and estimate project cost.
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Put guides into practice
Open the scanner or catalog search and try the workflows described above.