Re:Lego has designed a set that can't be taken apart
by HWR_14 on Friday December 03, 2021 @04:35PM
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> Why can't I buy from Lego a complete set of old-school Classic Space? Or Castle? Why do sets go "out of print"?
Unlike digital copies, molds have a limited lifespan. Making a one-off piece for a set needs to be done in the tens of thousands (or more) or not at all.
Meanwhile, if I understand, they have a program to assemble parts lists and instructions for one offs.
Unlike digital copies, molds have a limited lifespan. Making a one-off piece for a set needs to be done in the tens of thousands (or more) or not at all.
Meanwhile, if I understand, they have a program to assemble parts lists and instructions for one offs.