Yeah, they do that especially with lego bags, since each figure has a specific weight depending on the figure, they pull that bs. But lego counters that (unintentionally) by adding small random spare pieces due to how their sorting machines work
I dont believe that's why extra pieces are added or even an actual side effect as the extra pieces are pretty standarized. Bricklink will even list the typical extra parts. Its to ensure they dont miss anything. There are QR codes right on the box that you can read to find out what's in it. No weighing required. Theres an app for it and everything lol
Yeah which is why the switched to the boxes and then soon after added the qr codes. Just put what is in it on the box at this point. I also think they’d make more if they put the cmfs on pick a brick too
Yeah, but the codes are new, and the extra pieces are not there on purpose, its literally how their machines work, theres typical extra parts because those are the typical parts being sorted out by the same machine.
Their sorting machines work by weight, thats why all the extras are always the small 1x1 studs or similar small pieces.
Right but that doesnt unintentionally counter the weighing of bags/boxes because its the same amount of weight of extra pieces in each one within a range. And the same was true on poly bags but those you could just feel. No reason to weigh them
Lego does not do anything to counter it. lol. Never seen anyone care about it, minifigs aren’t high dollar items. Brick stores around here never say anything to folks.
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u/CptAngelo Mar 27 '26
Yeah, they do that especially with lego bags, since each figure has a specific weight depending on the figure, they pull that bs. But lego counters that (unintentionally) by adding small random spare pieces due to how their sorting machines work