Built a stand to display my 2x4 brick mold variations through time
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A LEGO fan created a custom display stand to showcase their collection of 2x4 brick mold variations, highlighting the evolution of this iconic LEGO element. The display stand was designed to keep the bricks organized and easily viewable.
The creator spent about an hour designing the stand using Studio software. The stand is designed to hold the bricks at an angle, allowing viewers to see their unique features. Each brick is attached to a hinge with a 2x2 brick, except for the oldest variant, which is secured with a 1x1 stud due to its warped condition. The stand also features small trays at the bottom for adding dates, though the dates are currently represented by rough paper drafts. The design is modular, allowing for the addition of more brick variants as the collection grows.
The creator found a local BrickLink store that quickly shipped all the necessary pieces for the build. For those interested in learning more about the history of LEGO bricks, the creator recommends the blog post "A Short History of the LEGO Brick (1949-Today)" from 2016, which helped with dating the bricks.
If you're a LEGO enthusiast who enjoys displaying your collection, consider getting a LEGO display case to showcase your builds.
I like to pull out the different 2x4 mold variants when I come across them, I just think it’s cool to see how the brick has evolved over time. These bricks were on one of my bookshelves for a while but they always got moved around or knocked over. So the other night I spent maybe an hour in Studio throwing together a little display stand. Luckily I found a BrickLink store in my state that had every piece I needed, they shipped super quick. The bricks are at an angle to show off the notable...
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