Selection of LEGO bricks in different shapes and colours

Materials in LEGO® bricks and elements

LEGO® elements are made from different plastics depending on their purpose. But one thing they all have in common is the same high standards of quality and safety.

  • A picture of red, blue and yellow LEGO bricks

    ABS

    The material used for the classic LEGO® brick.

  • A picture of a gray LEGO baseplate

    HIPS

    Tough enough for the classic LEGO baseplate.

  • LEGO gears and connectors

    PA

    Made to withstand high loads and impacts.

  • LEGO windshield and see-through bricks

    arMABS

    For transparent elements. Contains recycled materials from artificial marble kitchen worktops.

  • A LEGO bracelet and a rod

    MTPO

    Flexible enough to bend without breaking.

  • LEGO connector bricks

    PC

    Impact-resistant for hinges and connectors.

  • LEGO botanical elements and a flag

    Bio-PE

    For flexible elements made from bio-polyethylene (bio-PE) from sugarcane.

  • Two black LEGO connectors and one base

    POM

    Hard and stiff but also flexible and strong.

  • LEGO sword, flower and handcuffs

    PP

    Tough enough for a ninja sword!

  • A LEGO dog and two bracelets

    TPU

    Strong, yet soft and elastic.

  • LEGO tires

    SEBS

    With a little ‘give’ for LEGO tires.

  • LEGO brick separator, fire element and a small triangular element

    TP

    A tough material used for dragon fire!

Two LEGO minifigures looking through a windshield

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