Guides and tips from the CrocoBricks team
LEGO® guides: buying, spotting fakes, cleaning and sorting
Everything we get asked in the shop, written down once and properly. Written by people who handle these bricks every day.
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TipsVintage LEGO® Trains Explained: 4.5V, 12V or 9V? How to Identify Your System Found an old LEGO® train in the attic? Learn how to tell 4.5V, 12V and 9V apart by... October 9, 2026 6min Read more -
TipsHow to Tell if a Used LEGO Set Is Complete A practical, no-nonsense checklist for working out whether a second-hand LEGO® set is actually complete, using free inventory... September 28, 2026 8min Read more -
TipsLEGO® Piece Names Explained: Bricks, Plates, Tiles, Slopes & More Confused by LEGO brick types? Learn the difference between bricks, plates, tiles, slopes and more, so you can... September 28, 2026 7min Read more -
TipsWhat Is a LEGO® MOC? How to Build Your First One from Spare Parts What a LEGO® MOC (My Own Creation) is and how to build your first one from spare parts:... September 28, 2026 9min Read more -
TipsRare LEGO® Colours and Colour Names Explained Which LEGO® colours are rare and why, how old and new grey differ, and how LEGO® and BrickLink... September 28, 2026 7min Read more -
TipsHow to Use BrickLink: A Beginner's Guide New to BrickLink? Learn what it is, how to create an account, search parts and sets, and buy... September 28, 2026 9min Read more -
TipsNew vs Used LEGO: Which Should You Buy? New or used LEGO? A genuinely even-handed buyer's guide comparing price, availability, completeness, condition, sustainability and collector value,... September 28, 2026 6min Read more -
TipsWhere to Sell Your LEGO: How to Get a Fair Price Wondering where to sell your LEGO? Compare your options for sets, parts and minifigures, learn what your LEGO... September 28, 2026 7min Read more -
TipsReal LEGO vs Clone Brands: What's the Difference? LEGO vs clone brands like Mega Bloks and COBI, an honest look at quality, clutch power, color consistency,... September 26, 2026 8min Read more
