The Deparkatre journal
LEGO articles & studies
Identify, preserve and understand: our guides and analyses for your LEGO hobby.
Why do LEGO bricks yellow?
Plastics, storage and light: better understand the ageing of your bricks.
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Find the right part in the right colour
Moulded numbers, colours and variants: the guide to identify a part with precision.
Read articleWhat is the value of a bulk lot of LEGO?
A study of colours and the secondary market to better understand the valuation of lots.
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How to convert a 3D file into a LEGO build with a true digital model for free?
Practical guide to converting a 3D model into a LEGO build: principle, resolution, formats (STL, OBJ), LDraw export and opening in BrickLink Studio.
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How to find the instructions for an old LEGO set and order missing parts
Practical guide to identifying an old LEGO set, downloading the instructions, comparing the inventory and ordering missing parts.
Read articleWhy do some LEGO parts become rare and expensive? Understanding their value
Clear explanation of the mechanisms of scarcity and pricing for LEGO parts, estimation tools and a practical method to assess your collection.
Read articleHow to clean your LEGO without damaging them? The complete guide.
Safe methods to clean, disinfect and maintain LEGO according to the age, material and condition of the parts, with advice on drying and preventing yellowing.
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LEGO parts 3020, 3024 and 3623: how to recognise them and choose the correct reference?
Among the thousands of existing LEGO references, some parts are used in a multitude of constructions. This is notably the case for plates, those thin plates that allow models to be joined, reinforced and detailed.
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Where to buy individual LEGO parts in France? Our comparison and advice
Are you looking for a single LEGO brick to finish a build? An old part to restore a collector's set? Or several dozen references to realise your own creation?
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How to find a missing LEGO part and avoid mistakes?
Have you lost a LEGO part? Have you just bought an incomplete used set? Or are you trying to finish a build started several years ago? Good news: in many cases, it is possible to find the missing part without buying a whole box.
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