How to Buy Parts

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If you’ve been thinking of full, prepackaged kits, it’s time to consider the advantages of downloadable building instructions and parts lists.

What makes this a great option for building custom LEGO models?

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More Cost-Effective

Avoid the added expenses of labor, inventory, and markups that come with packaged kits. Get your LEGO parts at the lowest possible price by ordering directly from BrickLink.

More Choices

Found a model design you love but wish it was in another color? The parts list makes it simpler to alter the color palette and other details to fit your personal style before buying the pieces.

More Control

Instantly access the instructions to learn how a model is built. If you already own some pieces, you can easily remove these from the shopping list and save yourself even more money.

Never Sold Out!

Most custom kits are produced in a limited run and your favorites are probably out of stock and/or retired… with Brick Replicas, you’re not waiting for another batch drop to get building!

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How It Works

Get the parts you need. It’s easier than you’d think.

1. Download & Access: Purchase the professional-grade files instantly, accessible across devices.

2. Upload & Order: Simply paste the parts code into BrickLink for an auto-generated shopping cart of everything you need.

3. Ship & Build: Await your LEGO parts, then dive into assembly with the digital instructions.

4. Display & Amaze: Enjoy showing off your finished model and impress your family and friends.

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Parts-Gathering Tutorials

How-to guides for navigating the XML parts code and uploading it to BrickLink.

Watch the video or click to expand the info box below:

How to Upload XML Code to BrickLink

Here's how to use the parts list XML code with a PC or Mac (a mobile device will likely give you an error):
  1. Open the .rtf file containing XML code.
  2. Copy the entire text starting with "".
  3. Go to https://bricklink.com.
  4. Create an account on BrickLink if you don't have one yet.
  5. On the top right, scroll over "Want" and then select "Wanted List".
  6. "Create New List" and name it however you'd like.
  7. On the top right, scroll over "Want" and then select "Upload".
  8. Select "Upload BrickLink XML format".
  9. Paste the entire text you copied in Step 2.
  10. Select the Wanted List you created in Step 6 in the dropdown by Add to:
  11. Click "Proceed to verify Items"; at this point you should see the list of parts you need to purchase.
  12. Pro tip: If you have multiple models you're shopping for (e.g. gun and display stand and display plaque), it's highly recommended you upload all their parts to the same Wanted List so that you can more easily combine them into the smallest possible number of shopping carts / stores / orders placed at the same time for less expensive shipping.
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If you encounter any parts errors (for example, parts 3062b, 3068b, 3069b and/or 3070b) when trying to upload your parts list code to BrickLink, open the text file with XML code in a text editor app, search for those codes (Command+F or Ctrl+F) and delete the 'b' or other add-on letter in each code. If you encounter any further issues, please contact me.

Other Questions?

Check out my frequently asked questions or contact me.