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Almost Identical Fender Amp Replica Constructed Out of Old, Unmodified Lego Pieces
Using an old bin of Lego bricks that hadn't been touched in 15 years, Dave Chatterson constructed this Lego amplifier—a replica of a Fender Princeton Reverb amp—in under a week. More »
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By Andi WangComment by saif32: Besides edible food, tell me something that you can't make out of Lego. I dare ya! 30 Responses | Other threads
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boats
Lego Mariners Realize, Destroy Universal Childhood Fantasies
Everyone who's grown up with Legos has mused about the limits. Could I build a car? A house? A boat? Now you can tell your inner child: Yes! Just don't let him watch the end. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Bull By The Horns: Nothing a little GLUE wouldn't have fixed 3 Responses | Other threads
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lego
Yankee Stadium Gets a Glorious Lego Send-Off
For die-hard Yankee's fans like myself, this has definitely been a year to forget. I think everyone would agree that the season itself was a total disaster, and I'm sure that there are a lot of people that are sad to see the old stadium go. Lego artist Sean Kenney is one of those people, which is why he and a Manhattan grade schooler spent three years building a 60" x 66" x 14" replica (1:150 scale) using 45,700 bricks. As you can see, the result of their efforts so far is impressive. When completed, the stadium will be populated with tons of miniature spectators and vendors. A full gallery is available after the break. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by AmishJohn: Yankee Stadium AND Shea Stadium closing at the same time?Way to honor the past, NY. Hope those skyboxes are worth... 3 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Question of the Day: Do You Say "Lego" or "Legos?"
We desperately need you to settle an ongoing debate for us. When you refer to everyone's favorite plastic brick building blocks in the plural form, do you say "Lego" or "Legos?" Lego is technically the correct term—but it sounds weird. I mean "I would like a box of Lego for Christmas" vs. "I would like a box of Legos for Christmas." Words used in the English language that are the same in both the singular and plural form are always awkward—but dammit, this one is important. So we must ask: do you say "Lego" or "Legos?" More »
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By Sean FallonComment by mbellis: LEGO is the brand name. You will never see "Legos" on a LEGO set! If the plurals of derivations of... more » | Other threads
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legos
Lego-Built Wall-E: It Was Only a Matter of Time
It was only a matter of time before someone decided to tackle a Lego version of Disney-Pixar's cute little cash cow Wall-E. After a three month planning session, Joe Meno, editor of BrickJournal magazine, managed to get the job done. The result is a very impressive model that features a moving neck and arms along with rolling treads. Hit the Flickr gallery for the full set of photos. [Flickr via Brothers Brick] More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Karin's being followed by a moonshadow: @Git Em SteveDave is thinking about knipples: AWWWW he DOES look sad! Sorta makes me think of Puss in Boots... more » | Other threads
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lego
UM-5 War Doll Lego Mecha Pops Open To Reveal Pilot Cockpit
Lego enthusiast Brian Kescenovitz created a Lego mecha with a hatch mechanism that reveals a pilot in the cockpit. Called the UM-5 War Doll, it's inspired by the VS suits from the game Lost Planet, but I can't help but think of MechWarrior. Best Lego mecha ever, right? [Monday Noodle's Lego Pages via Brothers Brick] More »
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Comment by kalashnikov: Is the mech painted, or are there pieces that are already molded in that color? Sorry, I haven't had a Lego... more » | Other threads
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legos
Artist Repairs Walls In Italy With Lego Bricks
In an art stunt that Jesus is sure to love, artist and lego enthusiast Jan Vormann went around the quiet little town of Bocchignano, Italy filling its decrepit walls with lego pieces. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by aguila64: So, according to just a few of the previous comments on this board, the various thresholds of art include but... more » | Other threads
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question of the day
Question of the Day: Do You Still Play With Toys?
After diving into the disastrous effects having a toy collection can have on the love life of a grown man, I feel compelled to ask: are you an adult that still plays with toys? And, just to be clear, when I say "toys" I am referring to products normally reserved for children—like action figures and legos. If you do, make sure to list your favorites in the comments. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Unfortunately no.... mainly because I have no friends that are comfortable enough with their own adulthoods to go and... more » | Other threads
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World's Tallest Lego Tower Reaches
Once again, the record for the world's largest Lego tower has fallen. Last year, the Lego bricks towered 96 feet over Toronto. This year, in celebration of Lego's 50th anniversary, participants at Legoland in Windsor, UK built a tower resembling a Viking longboat mast that managed to hit the 96.13-feet mark. [Metro and Daily Mail] More »10096.13-Foot Mark
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By Sean FallonComment by PIZZA4663: I'm eating pizza right now and i almost gagged when i saw the poles and wire. more » | Other threads
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gadgets
The Stackable, Smackable Lego Desktop Calendar
Ok, it may not be an officially licensed product, but the term Lego-esque certainly applies to this desktop calendar. In true Lego style, the sections can be stacked and configured into any pattern you choose—and changing the date is as simple as smacking the top of each brick. And we all know that relieving some stress by smacking something at the office can be good thing...except when it is a face and/or ass. Available for around $27 US. [Early Adopter via TFTS via Uberreview]
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By Sean FallonComment by uberfu: so this desktop calendar - is for Farmers in a barn? Why is it not being shown off on an actual... more » | Other threads
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lego
Lego Iron Man Must Be Seen to Be Believed
A masterful Lego builder that goes by the name of Arvo is the man responsible for this unbelievably awesome Iron Man figure. And with results like that, the dude doesn't even need a last name. Just whispering "Arvo" will get grab the attention of geeks the world over. Damn I wish there were more pictures. Apparently Arvo likes to slowly add them to increase the suspense. [Arvo's Brickshelf Gallery via Brothers Brick via Neatorama]
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By Sean FallonComment by AndySX: @huygir: I assume that by non-standard you mean they're not the basic square blocks? Over the years Lego has produced... more » | Other threads
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Lego Master Working on 100,000 Piece, 21-Foot Battleship Yamato Model
Japanese Lego builder Jun Brick (think that's his real name?) has been hard at work at a 1:40 model of the famous Battleship Yamato for over a year. This gargantuan model puts the Millennium Falcon to shame, stretching out for over 20 feet and using a whopping 100,000 pieces. He posts a metric ton of photos on his site as he works on it, giving us a really cool look at each step of the process and just how much work goes into building a model of this size. Impressive, to say the least. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Canoehead: I'll take the Truman, thanks - she's faster, so she can stay out of range of those cool motorized guns,... more » | Other threads
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lego my lego
Happy 75th Birthday, Lego!
Today, Lego turns a ripe old age of 75. Founded in 1932 by carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen from Billund, Denmark, the company made wooden toys. The trademark name didn't come until 1934, inspired from the Danish words "leg godt" (play well), and it wasn't until 1949 that Lego began producing their now-famous interlocking bricks. More » -
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Pokemon Legos Make Dialga and Palkia Even Awesomer
Mega Bloks may not be as cool as LEGOs, but do LEGOs form together and build Dialga and Palkia, the two legendary Pokemon from the two newest Pokemon games? We think not. More » -
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Gallery: 10 Coolest Lego Weapons to Slay the Easter Bunny With
Big or small, functional or not, modern or medieval, we didn't care. If it was somehow constructed with Legos, and looked like it was capable of taking down a three-foot rabbit weighed down by Easter baskets, we grabbed it. Rabbits that large are a menace to society and need to be taken out. Some actually shoot rubber bands (or fire), which makes them even better for whipping up a little rabbit stew. More »
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Comment by Sqube: Just so you know, it's called a Gatling Gun, not a Gatting Gun. I nitpick because I care, Giz. more » | Other threads
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gadgets
The Massively Multiplayer Online Lego Game!
This is a bit Kotaku-y, but hell, we think 99.99% of Gizmodo readers love legos, so we're bringing this to you anyway. Apparently, NetDevil is going to develop a massively multiplayer online game based on Legos. More » -
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Nutrition-Free Kellogg's Lego Fruit Flavored Snacks, Lego Logo and All
Judging from the overwhelming interest in anything we post about Lego, we're thinking that some of the visitors to the Giz love Lego so much they want to put them in their mouths, and probably do from time to time. More »
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Comment by whiskey: Yeah, this is a great idea. Make a candy that looks exactly like a small toy part. Why not just make... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Lego Belt: We're Warning You
If you ever, ever want to get laid again, don't wear this $20 belt. Just don't. You've been warned. More »
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Comment by heartbrokenbabe: DUDE! id wear it...but they shouldnt call it a lego belt if its not made of some sort of lego...oh... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Old School Beer-Opening Lego Device
Now this is one hell of a Lego mechanical device. None of that new-school, open-source Mindstorms nonsense here. This is straight up mechanical Legos capable of opening a beer bottle with ease. It may be a bit slower than traditional beer-opening methods, but it is a hell of a lot cooler.
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Comment by Trozzur: Sir, I present to you a PhD in Lego Engineering...with highest honors. more » | Other threads
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gadgets
NeonClick Sign Snaps Together Like Legos
Here's a simplified way to snap yourself together a quick neon sign. Connect the first module to the $30 power supply, and string together whatever catchy phrase you wish in your choice of pink, green or blue letters or numbers. More » -
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Dealzmodo: LaCie Brick 300GB External Hard Drive, $110
There isn't anything cooler than Legos, am I right? We've known about LaCie's Brick Hard Drives Enclosures for quite some time now. Buy.com has a 300GB LaCie Brick external hard drive for $120 after $40 of instant savings. Use Google Checkout to pay to receive an addition $10 off. Shipping is free. You'll be the envy of everyone in the office (or your kids) with this external HDD. More » -
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PicoCricket: Everything to do with Legos, Nothing to do with Crickets
PicoCricket is the new product of the LEGO-MIT collaboration that produced MINDSTORMS. We are happy to see the companies getting away from the use of ALL CAPS in their marketing. The PicoCricket looks alright, too. More » -
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Classic 1984 Themed Apple Commercial Lego Set
The masterminds at PodBrix have done it again. They have built a 1984 Lego Playset themed from that Apple Commercial where the Macintosh was introduced to the world. Yes, it is that one where that semi-hot broad tosses the hammer into the screen. If you still don't know which one I'm talking about it can be seen here. More »
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Comment by quayzar: I don't care who you are or if you like Apple or not. If you don't find that funny then... more » | Other threads
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By Jason ChenComment by Fuzz: Uhmm . .. that was freakin sweet. But I wonder . . .is it anything to worry about... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Lego GSR Sensor
This simple Galvanic Skin Response (or lie detector, in layman's terms) is made out of Lego motor wire and aluminum foil. It determines the electrical resistance of your fingers by measuring how relaxed and dry your fingers are.
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Comment by RainyDayMagazine: I wonder if one can build a fMRI out of Legos? fMRI technology is shaping up to be the... more » | Other threads
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power user
Power User - The Best of Lifehacker
This week at Lifehacker: Watch a video demo of an iPod running Linux. Still required to use IE at work? Have some strategies for surviving IT lockdown at the office. Build an Lego iPod dock. Turn your PSP into a universal remote capable of controlling over 1,800 devices. Automatically defrag your hard drive, reboot your PC or start up Firefox with all your favorites opened in tabs with Windows Scheduled Tasks. Finally, massage your LCD's stuck pixels right out. -
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Lego Orrery
Want to know why the sun is non-existant in Alaska? Let Legos help you out. One kind father created this model to help explain why there is very little sunlight in Alaska during the winter. There is no attempt to make the size, distance, or orbit periods correct, but it is cool beans nonetheless. More »
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Comment by ninjamurf: Yeah, I like doing this analogy for the kids in real life. Keeping all the "aspect ratios" constant you... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Lego Pinhole Camera
It seems that we here at Gizmodo have gone into some kind of Lego frenzy. Maybe we are just finally realizing the coolness of what people can do with Legos. This is a total conversion of a medium-format pinhole camera. It uses all Lego parts and is fully functional. This guy seems to have a bit more of a Lego fetish than we do—he also did a complete Lego conversion of a Polariod 95a camera. Check out the linkage for full instructions and more pictures. More »
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Comment by ResearchZilla: on a related aside, my son and i went to lego.com last week and downloaded "lego digital designer" (it's completely... more » | Other threads
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