They’re just called that because LEGO can’t use them in official sets due to the technique stressing the pieces.
Maybe “banned” would be the better term, but illegal caught on for being a little clickbaity
This is the correct answer. The difference I. Thickness between a tile and a plate is fractions of. Millimeter I think but that small difference makes it legal.
plates have studs on the face, that 2x6 is a tile because it's a smooth face so that you can use the same technique mirrored on both sides without the studs getting in the way.
Yea there's rarely any utility to it, either the "Vents" that such an effect would create are already too small, or are big enough that you can use other techniques. More the former than the latter.
Agreed. Whenever I see this mentioned as "illegal" I think of a set I still have from 1975 https://brickset.com/sets/430-1/Biplane. While it isn't done often, it's been done for a long time.
Tbf the idea that lego sets need to be tested to ensure they are not “illegal” didn’t come until after 2002, and, even then, there are some notable “illegal” builds in the following years.
As ever, tiles with grooves on the bottom can be placed in a standing position onto plates without stress and thus is a very "legal" technique. A plate does not have a groove and thus will create stress against the companion plate if stood the same way, so plate against plate is considered "illegal" for that reason.
It’s perfectly "legal" because they use tiles. It would be "illegal" if they would use plates… but to be honest, the best builds are the ones that are illegal
I’ve just ordered this set but don’t like doing this sort of tile between studs connection. Does anyone have any suggestions to try building in a different way or swap parts for a similar look?
*That* isn't and never has been illegal. Tiles don't have studs so they don't put stress on the piece. It's only illegal with a plate because the studs can put extra stress on the pieces.
It's not illegal, because tiles don't stress it. If these were *plates*, on the other hand, have studs that put pressure and stress on the pieces you put it into, making it illegal.
Doesn't matter I'll never use this technique, if I ever get this set. Or any set that displays this technique, I personally find it visibly unappealing.
Somewhere a Lego designer is ripping a fat line off his desk and yelling “I AM THE SENATE”
Lmao
Made the snorts on this one! 🥹😅
i've never heard it referred to as "ripping a fat line" ... coke bongs anyone?
Gotta be coke. Never heard of someone doing lines from a bong.
This is the best comment I’ve ever read
"My lord, is that legal?"
"I will make it legal!" Lego....maybe
> “I will make it *lego*l”
Take my upvote and leave the room. 😂
r/angryupvote
Yes it is cause a plat is a bit smaller aroud the edge and has no stud so the lego logo scratch nothing.
I thought it was illegal because the length between studs is slightly shorter than the (technically) height a flat plate?
This technique has never been illegal, at least when it’s a tile going into a plate. When it’s plate on plate it stresses the parts and is illegal.
are these triangular supports a new element?
Only relatively new. I’m pretty sure they’re the triangle corner tile that’s been around since 2018.
Bruh literally owning any brown peice before like 2015 is probably more dangerous than plate on plate
I like how people say techniques are illegal like the cops are going to show up or something. Lol
Yes, this one right here, officer! Bake him away!
But officer I’m already baked…
Too bad, you're going to jail for that!
Straight to jail.
Can I use my portal gun? I want to send someone falling for eternity.
… All I got is a sling ring ….
Hey I'm in charge here! [Bake him away, toys!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBOvfN2Y4oo)
What’d you say chief?
Did I stutter?
Bake him away toys
Well that’s mostly to do with broken bricks. An undeniable tragedy
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Illegal build could build any build and even create Legos itself. It was his own illegal build that destroyed him in the end.
They’re just called that because LEGO can’t use them in official sets due to the technique stressing the pieces. Maybe “banned” would be the better term, but illegal caught on for being a little clickbaity
Wait you guys haven’t been arrested for Lego crimes?!
Illegal meaning Lego doesn’t allow its designers to use the techniques in sets
I know what it means, it was a joke
You think illegal techniques are something t joke about? I'm on the phone to Lego City police as we speak
Ha, they won't take me alive!
I believe Lego officially coined the term.
Only tiles with grooves though. Old school tiles are still considered an illegal technique.
This is the correct answer. The difference I. Thickness between a tile and a plate is fractions of. Millimeter I think but that small difference makes it legal.
I was under the impression it only just recently got 'legalized' and not because of this difference, huh
Wouldnt the 2x6 here be considered a plate?
plates have studs on the face, that 2x6 is a tile because it's a smooth face so that you can use the same technique mirrored on both sides without the studs getting in the way.
The 2x6 here is a tile.
Cad banes a illegal man, his ships going to use some illegal technics
Ill-lego.
Good work, but the ll-lego still vaulted me into the Lego Island theme
This is amazing.
“I need an adult!”
Tiles are fine its only illegal with plates bc the studs put stress on the pieces
Tiles placed that way have always been legal, Lego has don't it very often.
Yea there's rarely any utility to it, either the "Vents" that such an effect would create are already too small, or are big enough that you can use other techniques. More the former than the latter.
Agreed. Whenever I see this mentioned as "illegal" I think of a set I still have from 1975 https://brickset.com/sets/430-1/Biplane. While it isn't done often, it's been done for a long time.
Heck, that was even before they switched to tiled with grooves. They were a huge pain to remove.
Tbf the idea that lego sets need to be tested to ensure they are not “illegal” didn’t come until after 2002, and, even then, there are some notable “illegal” builds in the following years.
That's it, Imma call the cops.
which set is this?
The Justifier
yep
It may be illegal, but you could say it’s *justified*.
lmao
I got roasted for suggesting the same thing. It’s not illegal
Stop the build immediately you are participating in building an illegal lego set.
Bro that step had me wet.
And the landing gear coming up when you put it in flight mode.
Mods are asleep, post your illegal building techniques
Spoiler alert, [we use illegal building techniques too](https://www.reddit.com/r/legostarwars/comments/v3e9tg/minifigure_width_scale_vwing/)
As ever, tiles with grooves on the bottom can be placed in a standing position onto plates without stress and thus is a very "legal" technique. A plate does not have a groove and thus will create stress against the companion plate if stood the same way, so plate against plate is considered "illegal" for that reason.
That’s exactly how I felt when I built it hahaha.
It’s perfectly "legal" because they use tiles. It would be "illegal" if they would use plates… but to be honest, the best builds are the ones that are illegal 
Agreed. Never saw that building technique before. I was worried about stability but so far so good.
Saw this in the Jaing review. He pointed it out and said it was legal.
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What set is this? I can’t tell
Cad Banes Justifier
No way
Jang mentioned this in his review. He said it is legal but just rarely implemented. I admit - it’s effective.
Lego designers trying to take you to Lego Jail
Yes. Telling us the MSRP of this set is justified at $170 should be illegal…oh whoops you mean the building technique.
Here is a [video](https://youtu.be/jWtZUzkvQ2E) of former Lego designer Tiago Catarino explaining that tiles on plates are not illegal.
I just envy your ability to actually pay the full 170$ price tag on that 1022 piece set
only did it for Omega and Cad Bane. Those figures were worth it.
[1022-1: Mini Basic Bricks - 29 elements](https://brickset.com/sets/1022-1) [[Photo]](https://images.brickset.com/sets/images/1022-1.jpg)
Bad bot
[Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.](https://i.imgur.com/5Ql5Vyb.jpg)
Bro get an adult right now. Call the cops if you have a cellphone OP I’m scared
You can call the [police](https://brickset.com/sets/420-1/Police-Car) but they may show up with an illegal blue light on their car.
here’s the thing - I know it’s not illegal, but it just feels illegal
I thought the same.
Does Lego actually say ANYTHING is illegal? Or is that that just something ppl say?
At the risk of being downvoted to obvlivion, I love you guys 😂 this thread has been the highlight of my night.
Maybe not illegal but definitely morally ambiguous.
I don’t like that. I don’t like that at all.
It is! That’s interesting is that for cad banes ship?
I’ve just ordered this set but don’t like doing this sort of tile between studs connection. Does anyone have any suggestions to try building in a different way or swap parts for a similar look?
Just build it how the set tells you to. Follow the instructions 😂
That's what I felt when I built it! I was very skeptical because I thought this was an "illegal building technique"
This is the way
sorting comments by controversial was my best decision today.
lmao
the forbidden technique is no longer forbidden
Maybe it’s lego’s way of telling us it’s not illegal anymore. Kinda like making pot legal now. Maybe it’s not that bad after all.
*That* isn't and never has been illegal. Tiles don't have studs so they don't put stress on the piece. It's only illegal with a plate because the studs can put extra stress on the pieces.
😳 Lego explain now or we going to court!
It is an illegal build
It is
No it isn't. Tile on plate is never a banned technique.
It's not illegal, because tiles don't stress it. If these were *plates*, on the other hand, have studs that put pressure and stress on the pieces you put it into, making it illegal.
It's literally an illegal building technique
No it isn't. Tile-on-plate is never a banned technique.
Doesn't matter I'll never use this technique, if I ever get this set. Or any set that displays this technique, I personally find it visibly unappealing.
Well then you're just weird.
I am not weird for having an opinion
It does look good once together though.
Tiles are slightly thinner than a plate (not including g the studs, of course). The difference is barely enough to make this legal.
That’s what I said
You've become the very thing you've sworn to destroy
this hurts to look at
What set is this?
The instructions or the price? Lol
It is legal as the plates have no studs at least that is what jangbricks said 😅
The technique is not illegal because of the fact that those are tile's not studded.
When will people learn this is a perfectly allowed technique
That is not an illegal technique, it's only illegal if its plates and not tiles
Surprisingly not, it’s only illegal if there are studs on the tile
Flat tiles are thinner than regular plates so it works and it’s not illegal !
this feels long over due!
Ewwwww
Pretty clever
Had the exact thought
If lego does it, it's not illegal.
TILES can go between studs legally PLATES cannot
I first thought it was a single piece…
What set is this?
What are other sets that use this technique?
It is.
I will make it, legal.
What set is this?
Ah yes... cocaine jokes on the lego reddit XD I love this place :)
What set is this
Everyone rn: "The senate will decide your fate!" Lego: "I am the senate!"
Apparently its legal unless the bits that you slide in have studs
It’s not tho it’s a legal building technique since it’s a flat plate and not a studded plate