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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HistoryHistory of the LEGO® Brick: From Binding Blocks to ABS Icons Every rare part, SNOT bracket and fancy arch in your collection is a variant of one idea: the... May 15, 2026 5min Read more -
HistoryFrom Wooden Toys to LEGO® Bricks: A Short History of the Danish Icon Long before colour-sorted parts drawers and minifigure armies, LEGO® was a one-man carpentry shop in rural Billund. Discover... May 15, 2026 5min Read more -
MinifiguresHow to Clean LEGO® Minifigures (Safely) & Protect Them Bulk lots, attic finds and Build-a-Minifigure bins are great, until you see how many fingers and years have... May 15, 2026 4min Read more -
MinifiguresHow to Spot Fake LEGO® Minifigures (Collector's Guide) Nothing kills the joy of a new minifig faster than realising you paid collector prices for a knockoff.... May 15, 2026 5min Read more -
MinifiguresWhere to Buy LEGO® Minifigures Online (Official, Rare & Retired) Looking for LEGO® minifigures online but overwhelmed by choice? This guide breaks down when to use official LEGO... May 15, 2026 5min Read more -
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,... 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 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
