Description
In 2008, the company launched its Lego CUSSOO website, which was based on the idea of crowdsourcing. Users can log on, lodge and idea for a model, and then the general community votes on it.
If the model receives over 10,000 votes then Lego will consider putting it into mainstream manufacturing.
SOURCE LINK to the full article:
http://technologyspectator.com.au/hack-saved-lego