Please log in to post comments on this article. Really works excellent. ➡ A lot of LEGO fans deal with the issue by simply not applying stickers. The same thing happened to a used set I bought (8147 Bullet Run). I didn’t notice until months later! Your English is just fine. American Civil War; Year Stickers; A5 stickers with Lego colors; Various; All Sets; Set Number keyboard_arrow_right. :)Just glad the parts hold up. That's like putting vinyl seats in a Ferrari. Use your walls and Zoomie Kids peel and stick wall stickers as a learning tool. And I actually really like stickers, as a printed part has less usefulness. Or I could get the train station and the plumber’s truck from the Lego movie or some other combination of wanted sets. It is ridiculous that in the cheapest sets such as, the junior sets they are all printed, but then in collector sets where even the box says age 14+ which clearly is made for an older crowd has horrible stickers… Sets such as the Star Wars Sandcrawler are $350 sets and should have all printed parts, but they decided to put stickers… For high priced sets they should all have printed pieces. My stickers crack. Start with basic Lego Bricks that have smooth sides… any shape or size is fine. Maybe if you raise the windscreen by one plate first. I put the sheets away and that is it. I know we know how to remove printing, but I doubt parents will want their kids slinging harsh chemicals around just to play with their Lego. As I've been dismantling my old Technic models I've been surprised to see that the stickers on the 1980s and 1990s models are all in good shape, even those printed on white. People already complain about how expensive they are. Hit or miss! Sure, you can forget this method when you add one of those x-large UCS-stickers but for example for most of those larger Technic stickers it works just fine.Trans-clear stickers on trans-clear pieces were my horror. Previous post: All new LEGO sets now on Amazon! Instead of paper stickers, maybe they could switch to the vinyl stickers, which seem to be more durable. I couldn't believe it. This wouldn’t be a problem if the stickers were optional and didn’t take away from the completeness of the set (like in the smaller LEGO Creator and LEGO City sets), however when the model doesn’t look good, or doesn’t make much sense without the decorations, the fragile nature of stickers causes a lot of disappointment and lowers the value and display-ability of otherwise great LEGO sets. Imagine if the stickers on the Palace Cinema peel off or crumble. Spray the surface with cleaning spray, and wipe away dirt and cleaning residue with a rag. They may add some detail, but nothing too critical.I'm sure LEGO doesn't produce everything printed due to the cost. Lego says they make there sets for kids, but meanwhile every kid I asked hates the stickers as well. Use a dish of cold water, throw in a drop or two of washing-up liquid, throw your lego piece in it when it's time to add a sticker (and hold it off again! Castle; Pirates; Torso; MOC; LEGO® Logo Stickers; Flags of the World keyboard_arrow_right. Stickers are highly sensitive to basic things like water, sunlight, humidity, bodily oils, etc. Hasn't been for the past few years. Oh, here you go, have them for free, we’ll also pay for the shipping. Those stickers are some of the highlights of the set. Maybe the expected life of a LEGO set isn't supposed to be more than 10 years and this isn't an issue for LEGO. Guess what? I just won't take the risk these days. I think LEGO is moving towards those since they often seem to appear in sets today. I wish I could get the other three in the series, so I can make the complete course. I know this is an older thread, but I just thought I’d pipe in. Just put your fingernail along the edge of the paper and try to push it between the sticker and the backing, then peel them apart. It had a big lego sign on the chest. @Routemaster - I'll have to try that! I've never had this problem with stickers. After hearing about the sticker issues I won’t. , LOL! (Photo below from LEGO Answers at StackExchange). Like if you have a Ferrari set, if and when you dismantle it what are you going to do with all those logos and stuff? That second hand box I found included some printed parts that, according to Bricklink, are nearly 50 years old, and, though evidently having been in use, still are clearly visible. I remember when stickers used to do this. Use the printed stickers to apply to the set, and keep the originals stored away. And it was collecting dust until 2 months ago when my brothers and I inspected it so we could identify it on Brickset. I must have applied them four years ago. ➡ So what do to about the LEGO sticker problem? Yet I have a copy of 6373 Motorcycle Shop from 1984 on display, and the stickers look as good as they did over 30 years ago. I also use tweezers to apply them more often that not.Still, a lot of my sets from the time periods mention above have disintegrating stickers. Thanks admin I was aware of the topic thanks I especially hate it when lint starts to build up on them too. :PEDIT: I think a more disturbing trend is one that I've noticed in LEGO minifigures. Nope. Also, most collectors buy these pieces for the intended set and not to use those pieces for other projects. Then use the cloth to rub any remaining glue residue off the Lego. But with the method someone posted my Benny's Spaceship looks perfect! I apply them. Stop being like every other coproratiom that only cares about there profits and make your products the way many are saying we want them to be when we are the ones that brought you to a billion dollar company. All Rights Reserved. Had to scrape it all off with goo gone. Most other stick-on tattoos are just stickers. . :-). Stickers give you the freedom to be applied if you want it, and not if you don't, and you can also apply them to different bricks to be more creative. Are you still going to apply them after seeing these pictures and hope for the best in 2024? I ordered a fresh sheet from BrickLink and applied a thin layer of clearcoat to the stickers (as I mentioned inthe article), and they have been holding up fine. (Besides I don't think any of us expect Lego to test or certify stickers for 10-20 year lifespans.). I'll do that from now on! (This applies to multiples of the same type of brick too). Really it’s a disappointment as both of those sets would be sure buys for me if they used all (or at least, mostly) printed pieces. Copyright of theBrickBlogger.com. Oh, our MMORPG is losing us massive amounts of money, and if we keep it up for a year it will have a net loss of $5o million? Apply or remove in seconds, completely hassle free! And a Maersk Train, or Maersk Ship doesn’t look like the real thing without the logos. I always apply stickers and no longer notice this on sets from the past few years. There is a way to remove the printing from printed elements, but I see what you mean. That stickers are used for premium sets and printed parts for retail sets isn’t actually as counter-intuitive as it seems, since the retail sets have a much larger production, printed parts would be more cost-efficient. I do know that all of the stickers from my two Batman sets 7781-1 and 7783-1 never peeled in the slightest, and I very recently removed them all from their pieces. I was always under impression that I simply carelessly applied the stickers (I was still a child back in 2005); it seems like I was wrong.Nowadays, I barely have any problems with stickers, though that doesn't change the fact that I hate them. The cheaper sets cost something too. I can't remember a Corvette (but that might just be me). . Thanks for sharing yours! Again, sometimes this is not a problem as the decorations are there to enhance the model instead of being integral part of it, however they are times when this just doesn’t work. Stickers are items that are included in many sets. So it sounds as if it's still a problem, then, which is surprising, and a worry. I've come in for some criticism in the past about my opinions on stickers. Yes it probably costs more but there are lots of printed pieces that are unique to only certain sets. Man, I don't know what kind of a place you guys live in, but I've never even HEARD of a sticker Crumbling apart, let alone 'disintegrating'. Intentionally poor lighting, leaks in ceilings/walls throughout. I was pretty impressed. Do they look like they are from a company who’s motto is that “Only the best is good enough”? I don't have any old stickers to comment, however my sticker horror concerns crumpled and damaged sheets in new boxed sets.I only just discovered that my Republic Dropship even had the stickers in the cardboard protective sleeve with the instructions but were still damaged beyond use :-( I should complain about that one..More serious and unrelated was the two different shades of 'white' bricks throughout the set: some were pinkish, others greyish, not simply white!! However, the same cannot be said for later ones. Terrible air quality. See the list of current vehicles that won’t work with magnetic signs due to aluminum, composite or plastic body Use a tweezer or one of those cheap cutter knives and peel the stickers from the sheet with those tools! So my hope is they wil stay that way... Is there anyone who has a similar positive experience with other Technic sets from that period? It helps to attach another element to the stickered part, so you have a handle you can hold on to while applying the sticker. These stickers are horrible!It took a lot of time (and a lot of Windex) to clean the bricks. It was a mess!. I really wish Lego would just stick with printed stuff instead of stickers. Except for a few case where I pulled stickers back off after not getting them applied properly, I have not noticed any sticker peeling, and I have sets from the late 80s on....of course now I've probably jinxed myself. A $200 set like the UCS X-Wing? Plus, for the people saying they cant use a printed piece in another project is seriously the worst defense to why stickers would be better. I would almost call those interactive boxes, since they fold up to store the set. Best is to just buy a new sticker-sheet. Watch you don't overheat rhe plastic though, as you can distort it. , That’s why I was attracted to those! No water, no ink transfer, no messy cleanup. And you might also like to check out the following related posts: I just bought a box of second hand Lego at a flea market and noticed a lot of parts with sloppily attached stickers…. Mine also have the same issues, and I put them carefully using tweezers lately. If everything was printed, can you imagine the jump in price? Also, for the speeder sets that you said some people like to decorate the pieces differently, then those sets should come with the same piece as printed and then add an extra piece that is the same un-printed to give everyone an option. 14+ does not imply any kid ages and seems to me those sets are intended for teenagers and adults… It does not say a certain age group like other sets that state age 8-12. This unfortunately doesn’t work with transparent stickers or stickers with metallic printing as most printers can’t handle them. So, tip of the hat and solid acknowledgement to the superior wisdom of those suggesting the heat gun! I do greatly hope that they've fixed it. Some people like stickers to customize their sets, so for decorating it is good to have some. It's just the sticker. One of the worst is 7739 Coast Guard Patrol Boat and Tower. I now apply top-coat to all paper stickers and also buy extra sticker sheets and keep them in a ziplock bag. The pictures he has taken (see below and more at the above linked article) of some of his LEGO sets with disintegrating stickers is very discouraging, especially because these LEGO models were specifically designed for older LEGO fans and collectors. Now, however, I don't apply stickers to official models at all anymore, and any pieces that do have stickers are stored separately.I agree on the vinyl vs. paper stickers issue; in some cases I even prefer vinyl to printed parts (unless the printing is fairly generic), as they can be repurposed for MOCs. Time to start removing stickers before they can do any harm...My issue with stickers is less that they are annoying to put on/don't last on (as evidenced by this post), but rather that they're generally only good for the sets they are made for (with the major exception of control panel-ly things). It is completely unreasonable under home conditions :( I keep 600 dpi scans of my stickers as well. All my Lego from 25 years ago (space) is still holding up. Clear stickers or otherwise, it may help some to apply your stickers to clean surfaces. Maybe just get the Fairground Mixer and get the electric parts later, or vice versa. If you have LEGO news, new images or something else to tell us about, send us a message. I only started collecting in 2010, so I haven't bought any new sets before that, but I do have sets from as late as 2008 with cracking stickers, and as early as 2000, but not before.Power Miners from 2009 and onwards have lots of stickers, and I see no problems. Perfect sets at last! Just pressing lightly on them to re-adhere caused them to literally crack and flake apart. Now from what I've read here I can only assume you get dirt on your hands before touching the whole underside of the sticker after which you take a hairdryer to the bottom and watch as the sticker falls of the brick you tried to put it on. I have hundreds of sets on display and the knowledge that the stickers are going to peel off, crack and/or turn to powder just makes me want to sell off any set with a sticker and be done with it. What annoys me about even 2014 sets is having to apply stickers... especially clear on clear as the first touch of sticker to plastic produces a sticky blur that stays. I have never really had an issue with stickers cracking or pealing of any age. If you feel it, it's not that thick. But I suppose that 3 years later the same problem will show up.Some of my sets are now around 30 years old with "clear plastic"stickers still in OK condition. https://www.flickr.com/photos/tormentalous/14284666057/in/photostream/, http://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?pg=4&q=slope+pattern&catLike=W, http://brickset.com/sets/8126-1/Desert-Challenge, http://toyhax.com/main-menu/1924-stickerfixer-adhesive-applicator.html, LEGO Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Review, New LEGO Sets Available & Star Wars Day Specials, LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Book, LEGO Medieval Blacksmith Compatible Buildings. If they peel in ten years, they're gone, and I have a set with no stickers - which is exactly what I'd have had if I never applied them.It is better to have stickered and lost than never to have stickered at all. But a $100 set like Benny's Spaceship? Just make some photos and put it in the vitrine. My corellian corvette is in a particular state of disrepair. If I wanted blank generic pieces for custom/moc/original designs, I'd just buy the pieces separately. Perhaps a different batch of print, or different environmental factors? However LEGO’s transparent stickers tend to be better quality and last longer, although they have the problem with attracting fingerprints and dust – nothing is as unattractive as a LEGO sticker with lint sticking out from under it. Adults nor kids have any desire for these horrible stickers.. Plus, if Lego states they only make sets for kids then why are there many sets released that state 14+ on the box? Case in point is the 10241 Maersk Line Triple-E. Carbo, that is totally fine to have a different opinion. ;-). It’s very frustrating because some sets have the potential to be wonderful beatiful sets, except for the stickers! Each planet is its sticker that your child can peel off and stick to the wall. . Stickers are annoying because sometimes if not put on correctly, the model doesn’t look as good. Hopefully the LEGO Company can use less stickers! Any dirt or foreign objects on the surface can cause your stickers to peel, so wipe down the surface twice if it is particularly dirty. The application is quite simple, just peel off the sticker from each pre-cut decal and fix it against the wall. It helps to attach another element to the stickered part, so you have a handle you can hold on to while applying the sticker. . Instead of peeling off the stickers with your fingers (and thus leaving fingerprints and possibly damaging the adhesive), use a thin blade or hobby-knife to lift them up at the edge and apply them to the surface. 8671 and 8682 have terrible peeling on the stickers. They do listen to feedback. I think that on the rougher-edge parts (such as 1×3 slopes), it’s not possible to make printings on them because the bumps would destroy the smoothness of the print, and make it harder to see. Just a note: always make sure to apply stickers with freshly cleaned hands, and wipe the surface of the brick with a dry, lint free cloth prior to application. I haven't applied stickers to any of my sets for the last 3 years because of this. Read our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy & Affiliate Disclosure. sometimes you put it on up side down, (or is that just me? Hmmm, I've not been applying stickers to a lot of my sets, with the exceptions being my Galaxy Squad and new Ultra Agents sets, so I'm not sure how those will turn out. I first experienced the peeling sticker issue with the Viking sets. You can fix the sticker for a few seconds and then dry it with a tissue. My Viking sets are just on a display and were not played with much, still most of the stickers are either coming off or even cracking up! Not happy. Yea..... Another thought: Lego seems to be paying a lot of attention to minifigures these days (Printing on almost all body areas, new molded accessories, new molded printed accessories). For now my stickers are in a ziplock bag tucked away. My little brother, though, does have that same Coast Guard chopper, and the stickers on it are peeling like crazy.I do have a few sets with stickers that have that problem, but it seems like they've gotten better recently (the white stickers, I mean). If you want to preserve your stickers I would suggest the following: Typo: lieces= pieces… Coproratiom=corporation, Ash, I agree. Someone mentioned in a post about a sticker bank. I have heard about those little racer sets having really bad stickers. They're useless unless on the original set. The biggest issue with stickers always seems to be the texture and geometry of the parts they are being applied to. I was always interested in those, but never got one. Ok, so I have a few off-topic questions. So good ideas everyone! I prefer paper-backed stickers to clear-backed ones in most situations. This definitely is not a problem anymore. A $400 set like the Death Star? So at least that’s okay for now – I don’t know how long they will hold up though. You mean the transparent background type? For example on the #10232 LEGO Creator Palace Cinema – an expensive sets catering to collectors – the posters on the windows are stickers. What an idea! I would gladly pay $20 more to get printed pieces. I wonder what the real cost of printing on is for lego. Finally, clean the Vaseline and oil off the Lego piece using a dish detergent. I actually thought LEGO had already fixed the issue. A huge advantage compared to stickers that are close to falling off after only 10 years…. I tried to attach them as normal, but they were peeling and curling within hours of building. LISTEN, OR I HOPE MORE CUSTOMERS WILL NOT SUPPORT YOUR PRODUCTS UNTIL YOU BEGIN USING ALL PRINTED PIECES! I'll post the reply if I get one. I would rather have printed bricks any day. Then I’d have some good races! I have also the same problem by many sets. @iuliandYes those stickers that are made from transparent plastic are considerably better. The clear stickers haven't been a problem, as others have mentioned, but I buy extras of those too. Kind of a lose-lose situation for TLG. The recently released #70816 LEGO Benny’s Spaceship is a good example; a $100 set in LEGO Classic Space style, with almost all the decorated elements stickered. So, at the end of this month I could spend money to get the Fairground Mixer and the battery box and motor and get a free mini cooper or I could buy the rest of the stuff I need to set up my city (tables and some plywood for under the tables as it will be on top of the tables and under the tables). As prices on printing becomes cheaper and the logistics of printing all parts become easier, this could very well happen. As for removing them, I scraped them with a finger nail (messy, but soft enough to not damage the parts) and then remove the goo with ordinary WD-40. If you’re building something like this, you want it to last and you want it to look perfect! This is above and beyond the tendency of certain vintage stickers to crack or dry out, which may also have local environmental causes. I have stickers applied from 2011 sets still in fine shape.I agree, the ones that are like clear-backed but solid color are great. I always apply stickers using tweezers.
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