Customize Your Own Black and White Lego Art!


Updated 12/02/09 1:35 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Brixels Makes Custom Portraits Out of Black and White LEGO

Lego bricks aren't just for building mini cities (or real-life houses, or kitchens, or USB hubs) anymore, they can be used to make art! These celebrity portraits, for example, are all made from black, white and grey Lego bricks. Pieced together by a Lego fanatic who started his own company, you can get your hands on a custom Lego mosaic blueprint for yourself or a friend just by sending in a Read more

Video of the Day: The Art of Legos


Updated 05/18/12 12:20 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

PBS Art of Lego YouTube Documentary

We've long been of the mindset that Legos aren't just a nostalgic toy of yesteryear. The latest in PBS' Off Book web series, "Lego Art," discusses how the plastic bricks have evolved into a legitimate art form. Watch as three Lego artists detail their craft from months spent filming stop-motion videos, emotional sculptures, and portraits worthy of any mantelpiece. Read more

Geek Shot: LEGOs Fill the Cracks


Updated 01/02/12 8:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

LEGO Street Art

We may just think of them as the best toys ever created, but the signature street art from Jan Vormann imagines LEGOs as the rebuilding blocks for crumbling ancient cities. Jan's Dispatchwork project uses LEGOs as patches for damaged buildings across European city centers. He's been fine tuning these pieces for several years now, but the juxtaposition of the bright brick colors against the faded Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Make Carnegie Deli's Famous Matzo Ball Soup


Updated 12/22/11 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out December 21, 2011

Get the dish: Carnegie Deli's matzo ball soup Video: Mariah Carey shows off holiday-ready Roc and Roe 31 unbelievably cool ways to wear nail art Budding heartthrobs we crushed on in 2011 Lego to introduce girl-friendly Lego Friends sets in 2012 Party-ready accessory picks to polish off your NYE look! Luxe gifts for a soothing yet functional Read more

Atlantis Adventure: What We Thought of the Atlantis Kids Club


Updated 07/13/11 9:21 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Review of Atlantis Resort Kids Club

Have kids, will play! We recently spent some time down in the Bahamas courtesy of Atlantis, JetBlue and LEGO. The main purpose of our trip was to attend the grand opening of the resort’s Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA). Nestled between the pristine beaches, inviting waterslides and attractive aquariums, the 8,000 square foot kid space is nothing short of a wonderland for 3-12 year olds. The kids Read more