<p><strong>You can't print a LEGO<sup>TM</sup> Brick, because you are not Lego System A/S.</strong> The best you can do is print a brick that is <em>compatible</em> with LEGO<sup>TM</sup> bricks. Also note that Lego Systems A/S has more than 600 US design patents, which might interfere with the legality of manufacturing bricks in the US.</p>
<p>The original bricks are made from ABS and made with a <em>very</em> tight tolerance and uses the inherent flexibility of the material to create a friction fit. However, Resin prints do lack the required mix of sturdyness and flexibility and thus can't create the required friction fit.</p>
<p>In other words: You can't make bricks that are compatible with LEGO<sup>TM</sup> bricks with a resin printer based on the material properties.</p>

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Given that OP seems to want to use a coating for color already, could it work to do resin prints with additional clearance allowing for additional thickness from the coating to provide the needed flexibility and friction fit?
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@R..GitHubSTOPHELPINGICE no. the coating would just get destroyed over time.
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The main patent on Legos has been expired since the 90’s, I remember when all these knockoffs were hitting the market. Also US patent law does not prohibit an individual from making a clone for their own personal use.
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Design patents are different.
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Trish
<p>How can I print Lego bricks in order to make them attach?</p>
<p>I need them to be standalone pieces. I use resin to print. My model is Elegoo Mars 3. What resolution should I use?</p>
<p>Also, how should I color the bricks? I have some colored resin at home but I want to make them all black and color them afterward.</p>

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How to print Lego bricks?
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# How to print Lego bricks?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-06-12)

How can I print Lego bricks in order to make them attach?

I need them to be standalone pieces. I use resin to print. My model is Elegoo Mars 3. What resolution should I use?

Also, how should I color the bricks? I have some colored resin at home but I want to make them all black and color them afterward.

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2021-06-12. Score: 3

**You can't print a LEGOTM Brick, because you are not Lego System A/S.** The best you can do is print a brick that is *compatible* with LEGOTM bricks. Also note that Lego Systems A/S has more than 600 US design patents, which might interfere with the legality of manufacturing bricks in the US.

The original bricks are made from ABS and made with a *very* tight tolerance and uses the inherent flexibility of the material to create a friction fit. However, Resin prints do lack the required mix of sturdyness and flexibility and thus can't create the required friction fit.

In other words: You can't make bricks that are compatible with LEGOTM bricks with a resin printer based on the material properties.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: Given that OP seems to want to use a coating for color already, could it work to do resin prints with additional clearance allowing for additional thickness from the coating to provide the needed flexibility and friction fit?  
> **username_1**: @username_2 no. the coating would just get destroyed over time.  
> **username_3**: The main patent on Legos has been expired since the 90’s, I remember when all these knockoffs were hitting the market. Also US patent law does not prohibit an individual from making a clone for their own personal use.  
> **username_1**: Design patents are different.  

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