Takanuinuva Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'm not a preimer member so I can't make polls. So if this becomes a poll please add what I have written belowWhen it comes to the small details Lego needs to put on bricks. Do you prefer when they print the designs on the bricks or make stickers you have to apply. Note this does not apply to minifigures since they always have printing.Me I prefer both. Each have there pros and cons. Printing means no stickers to apply but if you want to remove the printing its takes a long time. With stickers you don't have to put them on but if you want the detail you have to use them and with some stickers its a pain to get them on right.So what's your opinionStickersPrintingI don't mind either Quote I am Takanui Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Light I also go by Baron Von Brickenstein AFOL, Gamer and overall nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlash Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I prefer painting because putting stickers on small parts of Lego pieces can get annoying sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I prefer printing, since I rarely Moc with regular Lego sets. Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 For Technic and related lines, I much prefer stickers. Not only can the original pieces be left untarnished, but the designs on the stickers can periodically be used for other uses as well.~B~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liopleurodon Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I generally prefer printing on most parts, but I also like stickers for cases where I don't want the designs on the pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I like both, for their own uses. For extremely versatile parts, especially ones which exist unprinted in great quantity (like, for instance, the Dark Stone Grey printed tile used in many Lego themes for computer terminals), I actually prefer to have them printed. These are the sorts of parts you're liable to use in great quantities, and having them consistent is a godsend. Printing is also good for tinier parts, or complex curved surfaces which stickers might not adhere to as well. One of the launchers from my Exo-Force Mobile Defense Tank has a sticker that refuses to adhere properly, since the set designers somewhat-sloppily dictated that it be added to the launcher's uneven surface.However, stickered parts have their uses too. Stickers can be unique to a single set, and can help to give that set its own unique personality. I loved the graffitied criminal vehicles in the most recent Space Police theme, being as they often were standard vehicles with Lego City branding covered in tags which often referenced things like classic Space themes or the set designers who worked on that particular set. Similarly, I loved the sticker usage in Exo-Force, which added more dimension and flavor to the already-fantastic Battle Machines. Another positive aspect of stickers is that, as Ballom mentioned above, they can be left off or even added to different parts if the builder prefers. This is great for when a builder wants to use a part in a rarer color: I still have printed parts from the early 2000s which are made far harder to use in MOCs thanks to their printing, like lime sloped wedge pieces from Zam Wesell's speeder in the Star Wars theme.I'm personally quite happy with Lego's current use of both printing and stickers. They use whichever method is appropriate for patterning a particular part, usually determined on a case-by-case basis. Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Turing Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 It depends. If it's a small piece, I prefer printing, but if it's a large oiece I prefer stickers, because if I want to use the plain piece for a creation, I can always take it off. Quote I really need a better signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Ice - 1987 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Like many say i'm fine with printing on most bricks. But if it's a really cool versatile piece then it's also really good if it's just a removable sticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffles Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 For a long time I have been staunchly pro-printing, as I still am in regards to constraction lines. However, I have seen that the advantage that stickers have is that they provide a choice-- as to whether apply them or not, to modify them as one wishes. I have recently stopped putting them on sets, because I've seen that many times they can be useful later in creations. Printed pieces, provide you little choice, and if one wishes to utilize the piece for something other than its design, then you must hide that side from view, which is not always possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dralcax Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I like printing. Stickers are a pain to stick on straight, and I don't care if a piece is printed, it looks better with the patterns anyways, if Lego did it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Guurahk Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Same as ^ Quote -Rahkshi GuurahkGENERATION 3: The first time you see this, copy it into your sig on any forum and add 1 to the generation. Social experiment.If I actually tried putting all the stuff I like on here, the sig would burst. (This banner is created by http://www.bzpower.com/board/user/59020-onaku/ ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daiker Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'm not a preimer member so I can't make polls. So if this becomes a poll please add what I have written belowWhen it comes to the small details Lego needs to put on bricks. Do you prefer when they print the designs on the bricks or make stickers you have to apply. Note this does not apply to minifigures since they always have printing.Me I prefer both. Each have there pros and cons. Printing means no stickers to apply but if you want to remove the printing its takes a long time. With stickers you don't have to put them on but if you want the detail you have to use them and with some stickers its a pain to get them on right.So what's your opinionStickersPrintingI don't mind eitherYou don't have to be premier- you can simply contact any premier member to make the poll for you I've taken the liberty of making one for you :)I prefer stickers, as with print, you don't really have a choice. Stickers are easily removed and placed back on, and don't have a single use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsanity Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I prefer printing because putting a sticker on perfectly takes a lot of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takanuinuva Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'm not a preimer member so I can't make polls. So if this becomes a poll please add what I have written belowWhen it comes to the small details Lego needs to put on bricks. Do you prefer when they print the designs on the bricks or make stickers you have to apply. Note this does not apply to minifigures since they always have printing.Me I prefer both. Each have there pros and cons. Printing means no stickers to apply but if you want to remove the printing its takes a long time. With stickers you don't have to put them on but if you want the detail you have to use them and with some stickers its a pain to get them on right.So what's your opinionStickersPrintingI don't mind eitherYou don't have to be premier- you can simply contact any premier member to make the poll for you I've taken the liberty of making one for you :)I prefer stickers, as with print, you don't really have a choice. Stickers are easily removed and placed back on, and don't have a single use.Thanks this topic can be locked and redirected to the poll one Quote I am Takanui Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Light I also go by Baron Von Brickenstein AFOL, Gamer and overall nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuna Toa of Sonics Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 On some sets, like Technic and Hero Factory, stickers would seem like the better idea (like those Breakout torso parts). I prefer printing on others, though. Quote Does anyone want to play the Master Chief Collection with me? I'm trying to get a team going for ranked. PM for GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cederak Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Have to go with printing. Stickers tend to peel and fall off with time, not to mention how much quicker they seem to get worn out. I suppose stickers can be interchangeable, but I really don't have an issue with one design being stuck on a piece forever. I can deal with that.-Ced Quote Cederak's Library l Blog: Fair Enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobaFett2 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I prefer printing. The stickers, especially the new ones tend to fall off more. Why the newer ones are less adhesive? I have no idea. Stickers also stand out whereas printing does not. Quote The Legend Lives... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I prefer printing. The stickers, especially the new ones tend to fall off more. Why the newer ones are less adhesive? I have no idea. Stickers also stand out whereas printing does not.I'm not sure what you mean about newer stickers falling off. I've rarely had any problem with stickers falling off or peeling off parts, but those I have experienced and heard about from other people tend to be a problem with older stickers more than with newer ones. Of course, it's possible that there are factors like humidity which cause stickers to fall off more often for some people than for others. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rama~Swarm Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I almost always prefer printing since I do not have a steady hand. The only exception is a specialized piece. I prefer those to use stickers just to allow that pieece to be used in other contexts easier. Quote Is it strange to be annoyed that other people are using my color?Y'all know who you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valendale Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I would say that printing is better the majority of times. Stickers should only be used if it can be used on pieces other than the one intened for it in the original set. Also, stickers across multiple pieces are bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 If it's a small, simple piece, printing is nice. For more complex designs, I prefer stickers, because they are optional to apply. Both have pros and cons, so I'm typically indifferent about them. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherDragon Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I like putting on the decals...it carries a nice nostalgic feeling for some reason. But I think printing is more practical and safer. Quote "Remember the Heart of NINJAGO."I might eat you if you get too close >:3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HordikaMode Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I prefer stickers.Makes me feel like I am in control of what I'm building looks like.Convenient, so you can use them for what they weren't intended for.Printing on Bricks I don't mind, but I'm more of a Technic/Bionicle guy.Printing on Hero Factory pieces I find quite annoying, because I can't use the Breakout torsos how I want.Example: Whatever I make with Surge's chest plate HAS to be electric, because of the printing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I personally prefer printing over stickers. I never really did like putting stickers on my Lego pieces. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetaStriker Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Printing. Without a doubt.There really isn't much sticker putting on action figures anyway, so it really doesn't matter. However, putting stickers on Stormer XL's chest plate was such a pain, and that's probably the one time I didn't put every sticker on a set.System, though, is a totally different beast, and while I know that printing is expensive, please, would it kill TLC to print the controls in the newest ARC-170? Or even the stickers on the side of that SHIELD truck in the Cosmic Cube Escape? Or, hmm, let's see, the Scorpion Pyramid (my stickers are peeling off of it)?!? Let's not forget that dreadful time when you open the set and can't even GET THE STICKERS OFF THE SHEET because the sheet is curved. And when you do lift them, they're curved and useless.Eesh. In short, stickers stink.~TN:TS~ Quote The long awaited third season of TA:OT is finally here!! [sharedmedia=gallery:images:1377] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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