Crazy LEGO Conspiracy Theories...

[@thesllenderwoman4360]

My theory with the frogs is that they are either an inside joke or some sort of signature of a designer or group of designers.

[@PeppersGhost]

This is exactly my thought. Wasn't there a designer that would hide a piece with his initials on it, or something similar to that idea?

[@Thinginator]

I can't remember where, but I'm pretty sure I remember a designer being interviewed mentioning they like putting frogs in sets because they just like the frog piece. There are plenty of designers who like adding personal touches... there's one Technic set designer who tries to make orange sets as often as possible, and another set designer who likes adding references to Rock Raiders as well as pieces previously exclusive to that theme.

[@jakobstaermose]

1 million frog pieces would take up close to one cubic meter, give or take. This is hard a storage issue.

[@SineN0mine3]

I understand what you're sayong but when you realise how many different parts and colours there are it quickly becomes unfeasible to store large amounts of single parts.

[@gaijininja]

Correction. The ABS plastic used to make LEGO is recyclable, and LEGO grinds and reuses sprue and mis moulds throughout their processes. So, a million excess frogs would have just been added back to the line to be reused as raw plastic.

[@VestedUTuber]

LEGO also maintains an inventory of pieces, they don't just make every piece to order. That's how they have excess available for online Pick-A-Brick. So what's more likely is that, if the frogs _were_ overproduced, they probably just kept them in bulk inventory and then held off on producing them for an extended period of time. No need to get rid of them. The existence of online Pick-A-Brick debunks any claims that LEGO utilizes JIT at the production level, because in order to be able to special order injection molded parts like that on demand you HAVE to have inventory on-hand to sell from. Injection molding has very low per-unit costs for parts but VERY high tooling costs per die, so there's no sense in offering a service to make just one part to order even if that part is also mass produced.

[@GheoHawk]

As someone who works for LEGO and makes the bricks, the theory about over abundance of frogs is not true. LEGO uses the LEAN concept and Just-In-Time principle, we do not store overproduction, if LEGO creates too many of an element, they get discarded, regrinded and reused or sold to third party vendors.

[@michellewhitley8668]

Thank you just like the double set theory never heard of it at all and I believe it never happened. Lego was real meticulous about their stuff that they sent out. They definitely try to make sure nothing like that happens and you will pay for it if you get an extra one.

[@maximleijh7239]

Do you got proof??

[@SanNguyen-cy7iy]

Ccool idea make a set full of many overproduc frogs

[@Acepilot8Gaming]

If you got proof then I recommend you make a video yourself proving or debunking some of these theories. Also last time I checked, plastic can be melted down, no need to fully grind

[@tripleglostercheese]

You do need to regrind the plastic first, then melt it down. If not, you can run into a lot of problems during melting process giving you poor quality material. Plus it's just inefficient, regrind is denser than just filling a bag or box with old parts as you don't get the same air gaps. It's pretty much standard practice for manufacturers to just grind down, melt, and reuse excess or out of spec parts. Material is expensive (in my old job 3 hours was £7k of material), and it gives you a buffer if just-in-time fulfillment falls through and you need to go a day or so without new supply. Plus, LEGO is known to be a Lean Six Sigma company, and LSS hates waste. So I'd believe it

[@DustD.Reaper]

My theory on the abundance of frogs is that Lego is giving the designers a small bonus every time they manage to think of a new use of frogs based on how interesting and creative it is

[@Max-et3lc]

Like the pink brick in Star Wars, the designer can put a pink brick receive a cake

[@CheekyPseudonym]

Fun theory; but, it would make sense that there's an abundance of green frogs, being that the majority of frogs are green

[@Toxilyn]

I worked for a time in LEGO House. And I can say there is no where in that building where there would be space to hide a million LEGO frogs. The building can be a bit of a maze sure. But only used for the functionality of keeping the house running. There is no secret storage or any of the sort. And I also find that idea silly in general because the house was expensive enough to build. So doing more expenses to expand it for storage that just sits there and needs upkeep and staff which doesn't make any bonuses for the experience to create more economy for the house.. It just doesn't make sense.

[@comlitbeta7532]

That's exactly what someone that worked for a time in lego house that is trying to hide a million frog would say 🧐🧐🧐🧐

[@mguymario]

I like to think the frogs is a inside joke between the designers where they try to put the most frogs in the set and try to hide them in the most clever ways possable

[@lumensmith9787]

lol. I think master builders just like frogs a lot because they're an unusual shape and make great contrasting details.

[@TurtleMarcus]

Frankly I wish every LEGO set came with a little frog friend.

[@Craxin01]

I have the Lego Bonsai set and chose the cherry blossom variant to build. All those little pink frogs. And my mom is a HUGE fan of frogs, so she absolutely fell in love with the Bonsai set I built.

[@gwendlevs.everything9178]

I’ve never received a duplicate set, but I did have a random large set I didn’t order arrive with the sets I did order. I notified LEGO of the mistake, and was given the choice between either them sending me a return shipping label, or buying the set for 30% off If it was in any way intentional they would have just said “our mistake, you can keep it”

[@effess8698]

I blame Half Asleep Chris for the abundance of frogs in Lego sets

[@Darth_B]

Yeah, that’s possible

[@justaddbricks5527]

Does it come with a Lego froggg!

[@onemariobro]

And building in the bag!

[@SurnaturalM]

I've worked in plastic factories all my life and it's not common for them to store overstock. It's just recycled, before it get dusty because the dust make contamination in the plastic and make it unusable especially for small precise parts like lego.

[@Villager_Nerd]

they have also started using roller skates in strange places, like on baby Minecraft turtles or even car door handles

[@beepboopboop]

The phenomenon that the last one is about doesn't really exist, and is much more easily explained by LEGO refining their box design, and their shifting focus (at the high end) towards adults, who are buying these LEGO sets as a premium collector's item (I wonder what the C in UCS stands for lol); not as toys to play with, but as model kits that will get displayed statically on a shelf, and the minimalist, flat black design of most UCS boxes is supposed to reflect that (a "this is a Premium Product for Serious Adults" sort of vibe). This more streamlined look has definitely bled over a little into the boxart for non-UCS Star Wars sets, and in the last few years, they've clearly deliberately moved away from backgrounds that have too many specific, identifiable details (like other ships, buildings, landmarks, etc) that aren't part of the set itself. Naturally, there's a lot less stuff in the background to explode, and LEGO probably doesn't want to show parts of their actual set blowing up, but the laser fire still shows up (for example, 75348: Mandalorian Fang Fighter vs TIE Interceptor from 2023). And you only have to go back to 2021 to find plenty of explosions with the slightly busier boxart style (75300: Imperial TIE Fighter, for one). Even UCS has had sets as recently as 2018 with the super actiony boxart with other fighters and lasers and explosions in the background (75181: Y-Wing Starfighter). Accidentally sent myself down a rabbit hole with this one lol

[@ooc329]

*proceeds to buy high-end lego sets as toys to play with*

[@FunAtHomeCollectibles]

In the whimsical world of LEGO, there exists a clandestine group known as the Amphibuilders. This society believes that frogs are the true architects of the universe, and they secretly place LEGO frogs in various sets as a tribute to their amphibious inspirations. According to their lore, each frog is a talisman that brings creativity and balance to the builder, ensuring that every construction is imbued with a touch of froggy wisdom. So next time you find a LEGO frog, know that it’s not just a cute addition, but a symbol of a deeper connection to the cosmos, as per the Amphibuilders’ grand design. 🐸✨ Have an awesome day!💥From Fun At Home (Hot Wheels, Lego, Cards, Stamps & collectables)👍

[@hearts4dazaiii]

They're oddly fun to collect

[@Acepilot8Gaming]

3049: ITS ALL FROGS...ONLY FROGS. YOU BUILD WITH FROGD

[@gasonfeist7238]

The frogs are little spies from LEGO... beware of micro cameras and micro mics.

[@seandamon6056]

That's toadably absurd

[@dragonshadow1902]

Someone is leaping to conclusions.

[@InventorZahran]

Micro microphones!

[@whtutlknabtwlls4266]

Working for The Institute?

[@LittleSpoon5]

@@dragonshadow1902You’re croaking, right?

[@Lunalite]

The frog mistake would have had to specifically been a single color of frogs because plastic products are dyed as they're made

[@Dino_dude474]

There’s a frog on top of the poop in the Jurassic Park 25th anniversary triceratops set 😂

[@blazethecursed]

There’s a hidden frog in every Jurassic park 25th anniversary set. Because they filled in the gaps of Dino dna with frog dna lol.

[@michellefortune313]

The 2 for 1 order thing happened to me once.

[@crazydog1750]

8:06 2002 OG Gunship has left the chat. 💀

[@ZdinoYT2]

Does it come with a Lego frog

[@Eligames2009]

half asleep chris fans assemble!

[@ooc329]

You all are missing the point. The real reason LEGO uses so many frog pieces is simply because: Frog

[@PeppersGhost]

Frog

[@InventorZahran]

Frogie

[@GlowingTrashPanda99]

Itsy bitsy teeny weeny ugly green froggy!

[@jennifersaunders275]

Real

[@jennifersaunders275]

Frog

[@pinkgirl294]

Frogs are everywhere in LEGO nowadays

[@BrandonScott-mi5pz]

YEP,

[@JonFawkes]

The idea that a manufacturing error overproduced frogs can be debunked by considering that lego pieces are not dyed, they are created in the color that they are. If it was a manufacturing error, we'd have a million frogs of one color, but that's simply not the case, the frogs come in a bunch of different colors, so they'd have to be produced per set. If we use Occam's Razor, the more believable explanation is just that the frogs are a more versatile piece than most people consider

[@MrSailing101]

the one thing going against the frog theory is the variety of colors the come in. if there was a true surplus, you'd see far more of that one color across all frog bearing sets.

[@user-fl9im2rl6y]

Yup. I love lego frogs. they're so much fun to collect and have so many uses. I for one, don't mind the abundance of lego frogs, and hope they get released in many newer colors too.

[@neoavenir]

i always loved the Lego Frog piece since i was a kid

[@BrickStopmotions]

Yet, somehow, I own no frogs...

[@rogerszmodis]

Lego is made from ABS and that is commonly recycled. The difficult part is separating it from other plastics because it’s not too compatible. Lego could easily shred and remelt defective pieces.

[@BlockBlazer]

-There are so many frogs because the company is ran by frogs.- -oh god- -OH GOD- -THEY FOUND ME- -SEND HELP PLEAA--- ribbit.

[@eddiedelgado60]

I bought a Christmas cabin lego set last December and they sent me an extra lego ornament gift that honestly I don't remember being advertised on the website. I love lego.

[@kelleehardisty7351]

I think LEGO is cheering half asleep crisis. Get it? “Does it come with a LEGO frog!”

[@Songal18]

Always fun to pick apart these theories and see where they come from and what could be the truth.

[@jeremybourne7721]

I like the idea that the frog is to Lego, what the Wilhelm scream is to movies

[@Smol_potato-s1p]

My theory on frog this is there was on overproduction not as big a scale as in the og theory like 100,000 more than needed enough they had to find a way to get rid of em so the designers sliped em into some extra sets and it stuck either because they saw some legitimate benefits in it or as an inside joke

[@CosmeGamerXD07]

man i wish i receive 2 sets, one for display and one to build whatever i want

[@Ramog1000]

My theory is that removing the lasers from star wars sets is because they want to be more truthful to the set, the set obviously doesn't come with lasers so why ad them on the boxart

[@eimearomalley5122]

I have a huge collection of lego frogs 😊

[@ShakuraKazuki]

The reason why the newer box arts for Star Wars Space ships are lacking lasers is probably because of the audience they are aimed at. Back in the day it was kids, to play with them, now it is adult collectors, to display them.

[@mythicsagefire]

I don’t remember what video I watched but I learned a year or 2 ago that designers love to leave a mark in each set they design. One such designer started putting a frog in their sets, at first it was natural and then it became a challenge for that designer. AFAIK, it’s just for that designer, that’s it. Other designers have different markers.

[@DanielisAwesome52]

I don't have the skills to sort the data, but from a glance at brick link it does look like all the frogs are in very old colors and no new ones. They've introduced a lot of green/brown variant colors lately but frogs only ever come in the ones on Brick Link

[@holaholahee]

yea they do use a lot of frogs in their sets.. but i think you have made more videos about frogs than lego has used frogs lol

[@The09creeper]

7:25 I was sent 10, 1 terabyte ssd’s when I only ordered one

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

Lego doesn't have a firm "no-weapons policy". They very clearly don't. Swords, rifles, pistols, lasers, tasers, they've done it all. Their so-called "policy" bends at the slightest hint of money.

[@willhart9699]

New theme for 2026 just leaked. Said to be called "Frog Wild"

[@alexedmond6105]

I once ordered 2 Lego Star Wars sets and they doubled my order, I got 2 of each set I ordered

[@NuclearPineapple]

I can say for sure Lego has sent me sets I did not order. A few years ago I ordered the Imperial Light Class Cruiser from the Mandalorian, and included in the box was also Trouble on Tattooine from the same year

[@Zerato]

For the second conspiracy i think it's a modified version of the first theory. Yeah they purposely send out 2 in a order so now people who would be in the fence can see there is a chance they can double up if they are lucky

[@PeppersGhost]

I really doubt they'd intentionally send out 2 of an expensive set on purpose. Because the first thing any reasonably minded person would do is panic and keep checking their bank account for a second $300+ purchase they didn't plan for, and calling tech support to double check if they were billed for it.

[@ryanm288]

I know that I can't confirm that I don't work for Lego, but I received two sets of the Lego NES set that was released a few years ago. The joke is on Lego tho, I never posted about it online, just sold it online for more than I paid for originally. Thanks Lego!

[@PersonMcFaceFace]

The amount of hair and helmet pieces off-center at 4:28 is disturbing

[@jasonjones6527]

I’ve ordered large sets on first weekend 😢before and never received doubled

[@tiffanymoxley8958]

So remember when you posted wacky, Lego sets well for the dinosaur one and a dinosaur fishy there’s a frog

[@SmitzPNK]

when i was a kid the frog element was in like one bellvile set and a few in harry potter, both themes i dont collect and i stopped purchasing lego at 15 (2013) so i missed out on all the sets lego dumped frogs into i am the amphibian-less

[@oddwareect]

They should 212 piece set called Oops, all frogs!

[@nickiwe89]

Even if they'd made one mil frogs they would be sold by now...

[@Snow.-1000]

🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸 WHEN THA FROGZ INVADE DA LEGO FACTORY ❤️🧡🟡💛💚🟢💙🩵💜🩶🤍🤎❤️🩷🖤

[@BrickHQ]

I once got the Delorean instead of a $100 set

[@Christophersanchez1326]

Yeah I'm late about the frogs😂.

[@tim_the_traveler]

Well much like real life frogs, Lego frogs just might be the most invasive species of the Lego world, so they are just everywhere

[@flameflareonog]

All these frogs and I don't have any of em Except two of the minecraft ones

[@magicatNo1]

On the theory of the Star Wars boxes, on the newest one I think it’s just the special box design, i have the Ford GT 2022 and it features the same box design

[@maxstead7664]

please do another ninjago mystary bag😟

[@danktheripper1841]

Or maybe frogs are just cool

[@michellefortune313]

I wonder if Lego removing lasers also might coincide with Disney acquiring Star Wars?

[@noelrattigan6495]

I think it's simply innovation and good use of a really good well made piece

[@SpyFoxB]

The frog thing doesn't really work due to the fact they woyld only need the green frog so the use of pink/gold frogs doesn't make sense

[@squidsona8509]

I hope they never stop 🐸

[@portnor7493]

Double avengers towers. Fantastic for…Lego fans. I see what you did there.

[@user-tk8dn4ju6y]

in 2050 every lego set comes with frog imagine

[@walnzell9328]

Sir! There's been a huge mistake! What are we gonna do with all these frogs!? Frogs? Steve, I don't see any frogs here. I see unpainted cherry tree leaves. ...I understand, sir.

[@henke37]

I have a better explanation for the frogs. There is a game going on at Lego where designers are competing at sneaking Frogs into sets.

[@orien2v2]

As a professional biology theorist I can confirm the frog plague theory is possible, theoretically.

[@R2scal]

Bro, idk how u forgot 7163 exists. Only minifig appearance of Pearl sand blue Oh and its the og gunship from '02

[@Watchmedothatfor.u]

I LOVE my frogs ❤

[@thomaslardinois6383]

They just have a unique, natural, fairly universal shape to them.

[@jasonjones6527]

I love the frogs especially real frogs

[@BigCheeseEvie]

I think they're not putting lasers on the box art is because it looks nicer.

[@timsworld2013]

Do you work at Lego?

[@badasahog13]

Praying for when i buy the dnd set they send me 2 of them

[@kolmo3182]

The hover car always looked like an ice cream sandwich

[@theaviddancer6559]

You are the goat of Lego my favourite KZbinr and you find new things about Lego specially Lego iq moments and I am gonna watch this video whenever someone reply or like this comment

[@theaviddancer6559]

I am gonna watch this video as many times as someone comment on this

[@Soccergamer26]

Here within 25 minutes ummmm the beginning was good because well ya Lego does love frogs Ya but sure there no way they made that many frogs so 🤦

[@pobvic]

I would say it wasn't enough frogs, a million frogs wouldn't go very far in a year's worth of sets

[@tawnyfuller8760]

The frog God has them to make frog pieces in non-frog that or else LEGO will be Legos will be no more

[@ekaterinamaroshkina5043]

I ordered some lego set and I got a free lego creator expert set 👍. But this set was a taxi set that I think almost no one like, so nothing

[@alexanderfava6517]

I found some old lego instructions that belong to my uncel end mom. They are instructions whit only 4 numbers and even 3

[@dogmannull5713]

It’s a frogen frognomenon

[@patrick_star24]

lego set 21247 or The Axolotl House in the yellow coral in the front in the instruction front it looks like there is no jumper plate but when its done there is one (its beside the dolphin in the front of the instruction)plssss answer

[@salvation7362]

There are frogs of every colour of the rainbow, did they make an equal amount of frogs in every colour by mistake? I think not, and you're not recolouring Lego pieces once they're made either. Theory debunked based on logic.

[@patrickdix772]

Well, since most of the sets have green frogs, the theoretical mistake would have to be green frogs. Then the designers got used to using frogs, so wanted to put other color frogs in it.

[@Frogwitharevolver]

0:22 same

[@Totallynormalguest_tm]

It’s literally 2024 And why am I watching this? because I want to know how many Lego frogs were there 1 year ago

[@gpm24cam]

Have you seen tghat Racer Seven in Ninjago City Markets has a Bionicle top? 😎

[@dillydraws]

Does it comes with a lego frog?

[@Lego_Bro2]

Did anyone else notice that he didn’t even mention the 2002 gunship with Jedi bob 🤔

[@Bloxy-yj1lm]

Hey spitbrix is it wierd I play with legos in jr high

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I've got 4 Lego frogs 🐸 🐸 🐸 🐸 What is the big deal?