Ohhhhh so that’s why Brinklink sets have digital instructions!
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The reason Bricklink sets feature digital instructions became clear after a LEGO fan's frustrating experience with printing a physical manual for the Outlaw Forest Den (set 910057). After attempting to print the 450+ page digital instructions, the fan found the pages difficult to manage, ultimately returning to the digital version.
The fan's experience highlights the impracticality of printing the extensive digital instructions provided with Bricklink sets. The user's attempt to print the manual for set 910057, a Bricklink set, proved cumbersome. The sheer length of the instructions, with over 450 pages, made it difficult to flip pages without tearing them. This led the builder to abandon the printed version and revert to the digital format.
This experience underscores the value of digital instructions for complex LEGO sets. While some builders may prefer physical manuals, the digital format offers a more practical and user-friendly experience, especially for sets with a high number of steps and pieces.
If you are planning to build a set like the Outlaw Forest Den (set 910057), consider using a tablet or other device to view the digital instructions. You might also find a tablet stand helpful to keep your hands free during the build.
I recently purchased a Bricklink Set (Outlaw Forest Den 910057) used, and thought “oh boo I wanted a physical manual, that sucks.” So I downloaded the digital version and decided to print it at a print shop in town. Big mistake. 450+ pages later, I can barely turn the page without basically ripping the page. About 80 steps into the build I gave up and went back to the digital version. No banana, but fist for reference. Edit: Bricklink misspelled submitted by /u/knickvonbanas [link] ...
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