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We’ve all been there. You find a bin of LEGO bricks at a flea market or dig out your old collection from the attic. Inside is a peculiar piece—a wing-shaped thing, a printed tile with a faded logo. The question: Where did this come from? At Maker Faire Bay Area 2025, Sam Suksiri—a comedian and former LEGO Master Model Builder—showed attendees that every brick has a story.
From Master Builder to Master Detective
As a former Master Model Builder at LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Suksiri spent years immersed in LEGO’s vast catalog. That experience taught him that while bricks are built to be durable and remixed, they’re also meticulously documented. Identifying a single piece can unlock the memory of a cherished childhood set.
The Challenge of Rarity
The talk explored identifying rare, promot