<p>The <a href="http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modulex_M20" rel="nofollow">german Wikipedia article</a> states that they were meant to be used by architects, etc. They are much easier to use for to-scale models, because they are 5 mm high (which results in a comfortable 1:20 scale). It would be quite hard to do that with the standard 8x9.6 mm LEGO bricks.</p>

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2011-10-27T11:51:06.510Z
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jwueller
<p>Modulex bricks were produced by LEGO mainly for architects as the dimensions were more easy to scale up (they are 5mm in all directions).</p>

<p>You can find a full history (which I confess I didn't read) <a href="http://minibricksmadness.com/2011/05/18/paper-about-the-history-of-modulex/">here</a></p>

<p>In time, Modulex started to focus more on signage and separated from LEGO, but it <a href="http://www.modulex.com/">still exists nowadays</a>.</p>

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2011-10-27T11:51:53.077Z
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Joubarc
<p>I have seen a few very small models using something called "Modulex" pieces and have even heard that they are somehow directly related to LEGO? They don't seem to be around anymore so I was wondering what their history was?</p>

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2011-10-27T11:54:12.997Z
Not around anymore? I have a 2x5 right here! (At some time, they produced a [planning board](http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=Mx15367) which my company still uses for operator shifts.)
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@Joubarc I meant that I didn't believe you could still buy them new. I am sure there are plenty of people who have there sets still.
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# What is the history of "Modulex" blocks?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2011-10-27)

I have seen a few very small models using something called "Modulex" pieces and have even heard that they are somehow directly related to LEGO? They don't seem to be around anymore so I was wondering what their history was?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Not around anymore? I have a 2x5 right here! (At some time, they produced a [planning board](http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=Mx15367) which my company still uses for operator shifts.)  
> **username_0**: @username_1 I meant that I didn't believe you could still buy them new. I am sure there are plenty of people who have there sets still.  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2011-10-27. Score: 8 | Accepted answer

Modulex bricks were produced by LEGO mainly for architects as the dimensions were more easy to scale up (they are 5mm in all directions).

You can find a full history (which I confess I didn't read) [here](http://minibricksmadness.com/2011/05/18/paper-about-the-history-of-modulex/)

In time, Modulex started to focus more on signage and separated from LEGO, but it [still exists nowadays](http://www.modulex.com/).


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### Answer by username_2 on 2011-10-27. Score: 4

The [german Wikipedia article](http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modulex_M20) states that they were meant to be used by architects, etc. They are much easier to use for to-scale models, because they are 5 mm high (which results in a comfortable 1:20 scale). It would be quite hard to do that with the standard 8x9.6 mm LEGO bricks.


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