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Subject: 
Scale
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Date: 
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 21:20:31 GMT
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Does anyone know the scale of LEGO figures, both Minifig and Technic,
compared to that of real life?

Where they originally designed to scale or was it a case of hmmm that size
will do?

Many thanks.

Gaz.



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  Re: Scale
 
(...) Gaz, this won't be exact, but it might help. The Lego scale used for the classic era (1957-72) had Lego cars and trucks that were 1:87 scale. The classic Lego door was 3 bricks tall, and the modern Lego door is 5 or 6 brick tall. That would (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.general)
  Re: Scale
 
(...) For what it's worth, here's how I arrive at a scale for minifig buildings, vehicles etc. To make things simple I assume the average minifig would be 6 feet tall (1) if brought to life. i.e. that the minifig _represents_ a being that is around (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.general)
  Re: Scale
 
(...) Minifigs have an exaggerated scale compared to the avergage human. However, the generally accepted 'standard' for minifig scale is usually stated as 1 stud= 1 foot, or 1:38.1. Personally, I think guaging a scale of the figure is a mistake in (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.general)
  Re: Scale
 
(...) Well as the dimensions of a minifig are nowhere near proportional to a human, it's difficult to get an exact scale. I've seen scales ranging from 1:40 to 1:60 look ok with them, I think most people tend to scale in the low 40s if they're (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.general)

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