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July 05, 2025

The Five Core Mechanisms of Great Ball Contraptions

July 05, 2025/ Noah de lange
The Five Core Mechanisms of Great Ball Contraptions

Do you want to build a LEGO GBC module but don’t know how to get started? Build these five core mechanisms that make balls move and you’ll have your own Great Ball Contraption loop in no time!

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July 05, 2025/ Noah de lange/ 1 Comment
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GBC, Great Ball Contraption, Mechanisms, Crank, Ball Pump, Screws
March 01, 2025

Loose Screws: Official LEGO Parts Hiding Behind Metal Screws

March 01, 2025/ Aiden Rexroad
Loose Screws: Official LEGO Parts Hiding Behind Metal Screws

Many complex LEGO pieces are actually two unique parts held together by screws. Taking them apart can lead to some amazing MOCs, but do the screws themselves count as LEGO elements?

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March 01, 2025/ Aiden Rexroad/ 8 Comments
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Screws, Sound Brick, Light Brick, Galidor, Constraction

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