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Systems & Structures
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Name : Daniel
Age : 8
Country : United States
Question : Can you connect all TECHNIC pieces to all LEGO bricks?
Answered by : Allen Demers, LEGO Model Designer
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Yes and no. TECHNIC and System pieces are compatible, but you cannot really attach one TECHNIC connector peg to a 2x4 LEGO brick in any functional way. The TECHNIC line was developed to bridge the world of structures (made primarily with LEGO System elements) and the world of mechanisms (made functional by TECHNIC elements).
>>> Learn more about combining TECHNIC and LEGO System elements.
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Name : Jan
Age : 9
Country : United States
Question : How can I make a spiral staircase for my LEGO house?
Answered by : Allen Demers, LEGO Model Designer
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When building with LEGO elements, repeating patterns can be used to create interesting effects. You can stack plates and make curves by omitting one side of a "ladder" of 1x1 and 1x8 plates. Now give the ladder a gentle twist and the ends without plates will start to rotate in the direction you are twisting. The result resembles a small-scale spiral staircase. Using L-plates will also give this effect.
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Name : Peter
Age : 11
Country : United Kingdom
Question : How can I make tall buildings that aren't wobbly?
Answered by : Allen Demers, LEGO Model Designer
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In order to make real buildings less wobbly, architects build a foundation underground to help support the building. Unfortunately we cannot really do that when building with LEGO elements! However, depending on how small and thin your model is, you may want to try using some TECHNIC elements and reinforcing them inside the building with beams. This will give your model more support.
>>> Learn more about reinforcing TECHNIC beams.
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