Wrapping It All Up

I never really closed out this blog but I'm finally getting around to it. I really liked doing a dive into the data which I found to be revealing. I'm not sure how relevant this will remain going forward as LEGO Group will most likely alter things over time. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoyed and remember to keep LEGO fun!

Thanks,

Robert - bossofdos64

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Part 7: Word and Phrase Usage

Words have meaning as do phrases. In this blog post we'll look at what word and phrases occur most frequently in the titles for LEGO Ideas submissions.  Can they provide any insight? Maybe it's all just for fun. Let's find out.

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Part 6: IP vs Non-IP

IP (Intellectual Property) versus Non-IP is a post I decided to add after a number of people were curious about what the different outcomes between the two might be. In this post, I'll look at what percentage of submissions are IP/Non-IP and the corresponding differences it might make in Staff Picks, reaching 10K, and ultimately getting produced.

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Part 5: After 10K

The project finally achieved support and reached 10K supporters? Now what? I'll look at how many of these go on to be approved for production and what factors such as Staff Picks may have an effect.

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Part 4: Staff Picks

This post is all about Staff Picks. What affect do they have on the number of supporters a submission receives and on the milestone ultimately achieved?

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Part 3: The B-I-G 10K

This is it... this is what everyone is after... 10,000 supporters! You've been checking your stats every hour, posting on social media, reaching out to long-lost cousins, showering only when convenient... all in a bid to leave no stone unturned on your quest to glory. Let's see what insights we can glean from the data.

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Part 2: Milestones

Did you know only 12.6% of submissions ever make it to 1,000 supporters or beyond? Or the fact that 86% of projects reaching 5K go on to make it 10K? You'll find those answers and more in Part 2: Milestones.

Plus, as an additional feature, I'll throw in some Fun Facts such as... who submitted the most builds? Which projects JUST made or missed a given milestone...

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