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Additive Manufacturing (3D-Printed Parts)

Unlike previously-seen 3D-printed parts, these actually saw release as 3D prints, demonstrating play functions that couldn't be achieved through injection molding — at least not as simply.

 

The drafting arm (not pictured) was released inside set 4000034, given to LEGO Inside Tour attendees in 2019. It can be moved back and forth within its holder, but returns to center.

 

The pogo stick was teased as a pledge reward for the book "The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks" in 2020. Blue and red were distributed randomly when the book was finally released in 2022. The campaign was limited to 500 of these rewards, but more may exist. The shape of the plastic functions as a spring, with a center rod keeping it straight.

 

The classic duck was first given out to Skærbæk Fan Weekend attendees in September 2022, then available for purchase at the LEGO House for 3 weekends in November 2022. Several colors were shown, but only dark red has been released so far.

 

The gear keychains were given out only to LEGO employees in Billund, in late 2022, to celebrate the Production and Qualifying development departments that are creating these new products. The gears spin freely, though they are trapped within the one-piece casing. These came with a standard 2x4 brick keychain attached.

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