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Why LEGO Education Solutions for middle and high school?

Middle and High School students will have the opportunity to explore coding and programming their creations while strengthening their collaboration skills and have exposure to design-thinking as a method of problem-solving. Our sales consultants are ready to help YOU bring LEGO Education Solutions to your camp.

What is the “Dark Age of Lego”?

“The end of the dark age comes when the person makes a conscious decision to build again, usually when they are adults.” That dark age creates a gap in an adult builder’s history in which new Lego sets were sold but not purchased. Lego Statue of Liberty. Source: Ryan Hafer, The Plastic Brick.

What makes a Lego set go up in value?

“When value spikes on something because people are very interested in it, Lego tends to notice and reissue a similar set,” says Hafer. “A good example of this is the Star Wars Republic Gunship (7676). For a time we were selling the set for nearly $500, but then Lego issued the Republic Gunship (75021) and prices immediately started to back down.”

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Fun Challenges for Younger Students

Our camp-style lesson plans are perfect for fostering a love of learning beyond the classroom. Students will be excited to stay engaged in these fun challenges for longer periods of time.

Coding and Design-Thinking for Older Students

Middle and High School students will have the opportunity to explore coding and programming their creations while strengthening their collaboration skills and have exposure to design-thinking as a method of problem-solving.

Grade 6 - 12 (Advanced)

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What are the three categories of Lego?

Hafer says Lego can be grouped into three categories: mass distributed, Lego exclusive distributed, and limited production. General price ranges based on distribution and production (aftermarket values )

How to find a mold number on Lego?

1. Check for the Lego logo on the studs 2. See if you can find a mold number, or use the booklet to find a part number 3. Search for it in the BrickLink catalog 4. If you cannot identify a mold or part number, use the BrickLink gallery (browse the catalog) to make visual identification 5.

Is Lego a new set?

Lego are either new or used, and there are variations of a "new" designation, like "sealed in box", or "sealed in damaged box", says Hussey. A set can only be considered new if it has never been put together. Other factors that affect condition include:

Does Lego make things rarity?

And though Lego can create rarity, it can also dilute the market. “When value spikes on something because people are very interested in it, Lego tends to notice and reissue a similar set,” says Hafer. “A good example of this is the Star Wars Republic Gunship (7676).

Is Lego more valuable than gold?

In fact, a 2015 Time article stated Lego collecting is a better investment than gold.

Who owns the plastic brick?

Source: Ryan Hafer, The Plastic Brick. Ryan Hafer, owner of Perry, Michigan-based The Plastic Brick, the largest retailer of used and out-of-production Lego sets, says Lego values can be directly impacted by the company’s decisions.

Is it hard to identify Lego sets?

While sets are easy to identify, individual parts can prove more difficult - and knowing what you have is critical to understanding its value. "The difficulty with Lego parts is twofold: identifying if a part is a Lego part, and identifying which Lego part it is," says Hussey.

What is the cutest Lego minifigure?

Series 21 introduces one of the cutest LEGO minifigures yet, the Ladybug Girl! Dressed in a Ladybug Costume, she joins Series 10’s Bumblebee Girl, Series 18’s Spider Suit Guy, and Series 17’s Butterfly Girl (and maybe Series 14’s Fly Monster) in a growing swarm of insect-themed minifigures.

When will Lego Minifigures 21 be released?

Series 21 is the latest LEGO Minifigures Series to be released, showing up in stores (and online) globally from 1 January 2021 onwards. It’s a slightly special series as it provides one of the biggest overhauls to the Collectible Minifigures Series format, with only 12 characters in a complete set, instead of the usual 16.

Is The Beekeeper a good Lego?

The Beekeeper is an excellent choice for Series 21, with near-perfect execution. From highly detailed accessories like his mask, fun dual-sided faces, and an all-around great occupation to introduce to LEGO, it hits all the right spots for me and is a total gem from Series 21.