Are Old Lego Bricks Safe

Lego Duplo.

Are old lego bricks safe. Cadmium released from old yellow and red Lego bricks exceed the limits that the European Toy Safety Directive introduced in 2009. - 2x2 and 2x4 slotted bricks were the first bricks produced for the Automatic Binding Bricks sets of 1949. Be sure you actually know the combination before fully assembling and locking the safe.

I was having this very conversation with a fellow member of my LEGO User Group. The earliest bricks will not have the hollow tubes. Elgo American Plastic Bricks set No.

You can even buy mesh-bags specifically meant for LEGO that you can use in the washer or dishwasher. There are only 6 different Lego elements. The bricks were modified in 1958 with hollow tubes for better locking ability.

Its always a good idea to check through them before you hand them over to the next generation of builders. Given enough time LEGO bricks can show the signs of aging. If you are just buying parts see if the seller has any feedback as far as parts being too used or dirty.

As Lego and Duplo are not intended for infants I see no cause for worry. Sure we may have grown out of using our teeth to remove parts but dirt and discoloration can still add up. The member in question has a vast collection of old bricks and he rarely buys anything new.

LEGO is a Danish toy company that has been around since 1932. Halsam Products Co 4114 N. Old Lego bricks potentially harmful to children claims British study Danish toy manufacturers own study suggests bricks in good condition are safe regardless of their age Someone is destined for the scrapheap photo.