<p>I've been wondering the reasons why a number of pieces are no longer available and it appears the decision to reduce the overall amount of different pieces is simply a cost based one.</p>

<p>From a Q/A with someone from the Lego Company:
"...the piece count has been reduced drastically and there's a move back to roots in Lego, not only for creativity but to save money. Lego went from 12,000 different pieces to 6,800 in the last few years-a number that includes the color variations."</p>

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<a href="http://lego.gizmodo.com/5019797/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-lego" rel="nofollow">http://lego.gizmodo.com/5019797/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-lego</a></p>

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Phil
<p>I am referring element number 702 4x4 corner brick, and possibly other elements that have not been in sets in a considerable amount of time.</p>

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2014-06-02T08:20:33.713Z
The 4 x 4 corner brick really isn't useful, and can almost always be substituted with other bricks. Given its limited utility, I imagine that replacing old moulds just isn't cost effective.
Kramii
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Are there any LEGO elements not being produced because of mechanical problem with the mould?
Gary Johnson
# Are there any LEGO elements not being produced because of mechanical problem with the mould?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-02-24)

I am referring element number 702 4x4 corner brick, and possibly other elements that have not been in sets in a considerable amount of time.

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: The 4 x 4 corner brick really isn't useful, and can almost always be substituted with other bricks. Given its limited utility, I imagine that replacing old moulds just isn't cost effective.  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2014-06-02. Score: 2

I've been wondering the reasons why a number of pieces are no longer available and it appears the decision to reduce the overall amount of different pieces is simply a cost based one.

From a Q/A with someone from the Lego Company:
"...the piece count has been reduced drastically and there's a move back to roots in Lego, not only for creativity but to save money. Lego went from 12,000 different pieces to 6,800 in the last few years-a number that includes the color variations."

snippet was from here:
<http://lego.gizmodo.com/5019797/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-lego>


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