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Reader Mail: How Does Custom Work?

little_rr.jpgMitch C. asks us:

Do you know where I could find someone to give me a quote to create a
custom lego kit for my kids?

I am looking for a model of "Rocket" from the new Little Einsteins show
on Disney. Rocket is the red rocket ship that the kids ride on.

There are bespoke builders out there like Nathan Sawaya who can be commissioned for one-off pieces. For something smaller, though, you might consider appealing to more generic outlets like Lugnet's Buy/Sell/Trade forum. And you could always put something out on your local Craigslist, although you probably won't get the sort of quality, experienced builder that you really want.

Any readers have any suggestions of places where custom models can be commissioned?

Posted by on January 24, 2006 4:25 PM |

Comments

I seem to remember that lego is actually running through their brickmaster program, a way to design your model on computer and the computer will tell you way pieces are required. Then if you are short the pieces you can have lego create the kit/instructions for you. Might be something for you to look into.

Posted by: Phil Radoff | January 26, 2006 10:44 AM

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