A torn, peeling or crooked sticker does not mean the set is ruined. Start with Lego itself: if a sheet was missing from a new set or the stickers will not stick, Lego sends a new sheet through its replacement-parts form, and you only need the set number to request it.
If the form does not list your sheet, there are three more routes: an original sheet from a parts marketplace, a reproduction, or a sticker you print yourself. Each has its own trade-off between price, accuracy and effort. At the end of this guide, we cover how to put a new sticker on straight the first time.
Ask Lego for a new sheet first
Lego's help page on replacing stickers is short. If stickers are missing from your new set, or they are not sticking, Lego will send new ones through its replacement parts service. The process looks like this:
- Choose Missing pieces and enter the set number from the box or the instructions.
- Open the sticker section. Each sheet appears as "STICKER" followed by the set number and a seven-digit element number.
- Select the sheet you need and enter your delivery details.
- If no sheet is listed, choose I can't find what I'm looking for. Lego says it may have none available but will check for you.
Before you file a request for a missing sheet, look through the instruction booklets. Sheets are usually packed flat with the instructions, and one that has slipped between the pages is easy to miss.
The form shows the sheet number, so you can confirm you have chosen the right one. When we checked the US form in October 2026, the Millennium Falcon 75192 showed one sheet (6195703), the Razor Crest 75331 showed one (6438875) and the Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D 10356 showed two. Several other sets showed none, so a sheet that is not listed is normal.
Officially, the service covers new sets. In our experience, customer service has also sent sheets for sets that had been retired for years, sometimes free of charge, but not every time: for one older set, one sheet was still available and the second had to be bought elsewhere. Not every sheet is listed in every country either. A request can also be turned down by Lego's automatic checks, so a polite message to customer service is worth trying when the form says no. Allow a couple of weeks or more for delivery: in our experience, sheets arrive by post in a flat envelope, sent from Denmark.
Lego also uses this route for corrections. The Enterprise 10356 had a typo on a hidden plaque, and Lego sent out a replacement sheet that fixed the spelling but changed other details of the design. That is why the form currently lists two sheets for that set.
You cannot buy a sheet from Lego either. Pick a Brick, Lego's shop for single parts, does not list sticker sheets: a search for the Falcon sheet's number returns nothing, and Lego notes that retired and licensed pieces are not sold there. Our Pick a Brick guide explains what it does stock.
How to find the right sticker sheet
Three numbers identify a sheet, and each catalogue uses a different one. Most modern sheets carry a small printed code with two numbers separated by a slash. The second part, seven digits long, is the element ID that Lego's form shows. BrickLink, the Lego-owned parts marketplace, names its sheets after the set: set number, then "stk", then a running number.
| Set | Code printed on the sheet | Element ID in Lego's form | BrickLink number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Falcon 75192 | 34499/6195703 | 6195703 | 75192stk01 |
| The Razor Crest 75331 | 10103823/6438875 | 6438875 | 75331stk01 |
If a set has two or more sheets, they get separate entries: stk01, stk02 and so on. Check which stickers you are missing against the picture of each sheet before ordering. Rebrickable lists sticker sheets in a set's parts inventory as a whole, so search there by set number rather than by a single motif. Older sheets sometimes have no printed number at all, and then the set number is your only key.
Original sticker sheets from BrickLink and other marketplaces
When Lego cannot help, BrickLink, Brick Owl and eBay sellers offer original, unused sheets. These are genuine Lego parts, so colour, finish and size match the set exactly. Search by the BrickLink number from the table above and compare the listing photo with your sheet: some sheets were revised during a set's production.
Prices vary more than for ordinary parts. Sheets for common sets cost little, while sheets for sought-after large sets can cost more than a small set. Check the seller's description for "unused" or "unapplied", plus the shipping cost. A sheet sent in a plain envelope can bend, so look for sellers who ship flat with card backing. The same applies to buying used sets: an unapplied original sheet is a real plus, and good sellers mention it. For lost parts beyond stickers, our comparison of replacement-part services and shops covers the wider options.
Reproduction stickers and printing your own
Reproduction sheets are made by third-party shops to look like Lego's originals. They are useful for older sets whose original sheets are rare. Quality varies from shop to shop, so compare these points before you order:
- Colour: Printed colours rarely match Lego's exactly, and a white or grey background often looks different from the part beneath it.
- Cutting: Pre-cut stickers save work. Uncut prints need a sharp knife and a steady hand for small motifs.
- Material: Vinyl reproductions can be thicker or glossier than Lego's stickers, which you notice next to originals.
- Licence: Reproductions are not Lego products. Licensed artwork from Star Wars or other brands is often not officially authorised.
If you want to print your own, self-adhesive vinyl sticker film for inkjet printers works well. Seal the print with clear lacquer so the ink lasts. Clear water-slide decal film is an alternative for motifs without white areas, since a normal printer cannot print white. A small cutting plotter makes the edges cleaner if you plan to make many stickers. Scan or photograph a new sheet before you use it, and you have a template if a sticker is ever damaged.
There is one more option: custom-printed parts. Some specialist shops print a motif directly onto genuine Lego tiles, so nothing can peel off. That costs more per part than a sticker, and not every shop prints licensed designs. It can be worth it for the few stickers you look at every day, such as a nameplate.
How to apply Lego stickers straight
A new sheet is only worth it if the sticker goes on cleanly. Lego's designers suggest a few simple tricks, and the rest is careful handling:
- Work on the loose part. Apply the sticker before the part is built into the model, wherever the instructions allow it. A tile lying flat on the table is far easier than a panel inside a finished build.
- Clean and dry the surface. Dust and finger grease under a sticker show up as bubbles and loose edges later.
- Lift the sticker by its edge. Use tweezers, the tip of a hobby knife or the flat edge of a brick separator rather than your fingers. This matters most for clear stickers, where fingerprints remain visible under the film.
- Line up one edge first. Place one long edge against the edge of the part, check from above, then lower the rest.
- Use soapy water if you need a second chance. Lego recommends lightly spraying the part with warm water and a drop of mild detergent before applying. The sticker can then slide into place. Press out the water, rinse the part and let it dry completely before you build it in.
- Smooth from the middle outwards. Use a flat edge or a fingernail to push out air bubbles towards the edges.
Do not wash stickered parts with the rest of your bricks. Water and detergent get under the edges and loosen them. Our guide to cleaning Lego covers how to clean everything else.
Removing the old sticker first
A new sticker on top of an old one never sits flat, so remove the old one completely. Warmth softens the adhesive, and leftover glue comes off with patience. Our guide on how to remove Lego stickers without damage compares seven methods for parts and boxes. Clean the part afterwards so no residue remains under the new sticker.
Lego replacement sticker FAQ
Does Lego send replacement stickers for free?
Yes, for new sets. If a sheet was missing or the stickers do not stick, Lego sends a new one through the replacement-parts form. For older sets, it depends on whether Lego still has the sheet. In our experience, customer service has helped even with retired sets, but there is no guarantee.
How do I find the number of my sticker sheet?
Look for the small printed code on the sheet. The seven-digit number after the slash is the element ID that Lego's form shows. Without a sheet, use the set number: BrickLink lists sheets as the set number plus "stk01", "stk02" and so on.
Can I buy Lego sticker sheets on Pick a Brick?
No. Pick a Brick does not list sticker sheets. Request them through the replacement-parts form, or buy an original sheet on BrickLink or another marketplace.
Which route suits your set?
- New set, sheet missing or not sticking: Lego's replacement-parts form, free of charge.
- Older set, sheet not in the form: choose "I can't find what I'm looking for" or contact customer service.
- Retired set and Lego has nothing: an original sheet from BrickLink, Brick Owl or eBay.
- Rare sheet or a single damaged sticker: a reproduction or your own print.
- The sticker you look at every day: a custom-printed part.
Whichever route you take, note the sheet number in your instruction booklet. The next time a sticker tears, the request takes a minute.
