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Ever wondered how many times you can assemble two Lego pieces together?
Over at Make: Phillipe Cantin decided to do all the hard work and find out. Check out the video to see the stress test in action. The short answer… 37,112 assemblies. So as you rebuild that Black Seas Barracuda, remember to go slowly… only 37,111 builds until its worth nothing.
Epic Beard Dude & Hipstapig.
One of the most ambitious Lego models this year, Contact 1 is almost dream like. This micro scale scene is full of so many details that it is overwhelming to view. Calling this model micro scale is a little misleading, it is 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide. This thing is tall enough to ride a roller coaster.
The official concept behind Contact 1 reads like no other MOC ever built.
“This is a story where human consciousness rediscovers the art of intuition and the subtle – but powerful – forces of the universe. Here, groups of modern humans use ancient rituals which – in combination with expanded consciousness – initiates communication with the great space faring cultures of the universe. Vectoring extraterrestrial beings to their position on earth, these humans invite the visitors to help heal the planet through the ETs’ transformative powers and bring the greater Earth community closer to the spiritual nature of the universe.”
Contact 1, by Mike Doyle, has been so successful that a Kickstarter campaign has been formed and completely funded. With rewards offering prints, posters and even Lego models, this whole project is one of the most unique Kickstarter campaigns yet.
If I lived in Contact 1, my house would be the little red roofed one thats located at about 2 feet from the bottom.
R2D2’s secret passion is to ride in the Tour De Force. Where once a year the universes most elite bicyclists compete in a 23 day tour of Endor. Watch out R2D2, I hear that Anakin doesn’t play fair.
Oky from Flickr and Eurobricks created this awesome Star Wars Tour De Force concept.
With new Lego sets and a new film less than a month away renewed interest in Iron Man is hitting a fevered peak.
Iron Man’s Hall of Armor is one of those quintessential comic book settings. Right up with the Bat Cave, the Baxter Building, and the X–Mansion, the Hall of Armor is a perfect base for our favorite Iron Man.
Jared Chan of Flickr has created a definitive version of the Hall of Armor. Some of the details, such as, the glowing blue lighting, and the Mark 1 suit help what could be a boring build stand out. The success of this MOC has sparked the imagination of many a Lego fan and has even landed it a Cuusoo page.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaredchan/8633229349
Lego Stark Industries Armory: http://everydaybricks.com/lego-stark-industries-armory-iron-man-hall-of-armor/
Lego instructions for an Laboratory / Hall of Armor: http://everydaybricks.com/iron-mans-laboratory-hall-of-armor/
Review of the Lego Iron Man Malibu Mansion set: http://everydaybricks.com/iron-man-malibu-mansion/
Keshen8’s video imagining Tony Stark getting ready: http://everydaybricks.com/lego-iron-mans-suit/
A great thing about being an adult fan of Lego is watching everyone around you discover how great Lego is too. Very few things from childhood continue being fun and inspiring into adulthood. Lego just happens to cross that great barrier more often then usual.
Thinking Outside the (LEGO) Block, by Moonish, is a great example of how Lego can inspire ones creative side.
“A handful of LEGOs, or ‘Automatic Binding Blocks’ as they were originally named, are like holding a blank canvas. You are limited only by your imagination and the number of building blocks you can accumulate. But don’t stop there! Check out the following tangents and tweaks on the traditional LEGO block to inspire yourself to think outside the block:”
http://justinemendoza.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/thinking-outside-the-lego-block/
Mr. Gold has been found, and on eBay happens to be as costly as gold.
The current Series 10 of the Lego Collectable Minifigures features a new super rare figure. For the first time Lego has packaged 5000 limited gold (plastic) minifigs randomly worldwide. When the series was first spotted about a month ago no one had a clue exactly how these figures would work.
And, work they do. The first Mr. Gold figures are up for sale from $500 to $1300. Wow.
ToysNBricks has a great write up about said figure, and even does some math about weather or not the investment is worth it.
http://toysnbricks.com/mr-gold-lego-minifigure-picture-71001-series-10/
Epic Beard Dude.
Maul’s Chickens.
Did you know that the arms from the new Lego Flashlights can fit in the standard minifigure holes? Mind blown.
Check it out for yourself. Flickr user MrMacy’s Alberet The Giant Slayer illustrates it perfectly.