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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TipsHow to Find LEGO Part Numbers and Order the Right Pieces Confused by LEGO part numbers? This guide explains the difference between Design IDs and Element IDs, shows where... May 15, 2026 5min Read more -
TipsHow to Spot Fake LEGO Parts and Minifigures Worried about fake LEGO parts or minifigures in your collection? Learn 7 practical ways to spot counterfeit pieces—from... May 15, 2026 5min 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... 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 -
TipsWhere to Buy LEGO Parts Online from One Specialist Store
Looking for LEGO parts online without juggling five shops? Discover how a single specialist store makes finding and...
May 11, 2026
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CollectingWhat is LEGO Pat Pend? Everything About These Special Vintage Bricks Have you ever looked at the bottom of an old LEGO brick and spotted the mysterious letters "Pat... November 9, 2025 3min Read more
