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.
buying guide
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SetsBest LEGO® Sets for Adults (18+): A Buyer's Guide A friendly, honest guide to choosing the best LEGO® sets for adults (18+): the main themes with an... September 29, 2026 8min 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 -
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 -
SetsWhere to Buy Retired & Discontinued LEGO Sets Looking for retired or discontinued LEGO sets? Here is how to find out-of-production sets, spot the rare ones,... September 28, 2026 8min 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 -
TipsHow to Organize LEGO Parts Without Losing Your Mind A practical guide to sorting and storing your LEGO collection, from a first rough sort by colour to... May 15, 2026 5min Read more -
TipsLEGO Missing Pieces: How to Replace Them Fast Missing a LEGO piece mid-build? We cover every option: LEGO's free replacement service, Pick a Brick, marketplaces like... May 15, 2026 10min Read more
