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> Lego abhors creating unique blocks unless they can be used in other sets. Its always my favorite thing to see how some of the semi-unique pieces get re-used.
by dr_orpheus 5y ago
> Lego abhors creating unique blocks unless they can be used in other sets.
Its always my favorite thing to see how some of the semi-unique pieces get re-used. I put together Anakin's Podracer recently and part of the decorative elements on the engine part were the Lego LOTR Orc Swords!
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