Lego Fans Get Their Own Social Network: ReBrick


Updated 01/20/12 1:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lego Social Network ReBrick

We've seen some pretty awesome usage of Legos that show that the bricks aren't just child's play. Now you can share your own impressive creations with a group of enthusiastic fans on the Lego-sponsored social network ReBrick. Though the site is run by the Lego company itself, it's not designed to sell new Lego sets. Instead, its purpose is to let the creativity of the community speak for itself. Read more

Geek Shot: Shaun of the Dead Takes LEGO Form


Updated 01/04/12 4:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shaun of the Dead LEGO Picture

Our favorite British zombie fighters, Shaun and Ed from Shaun of the Dead, received the LEGO treatment from Flickr user Yatkuu. Re-created in this scene is the entire gang ready to battle the undead in front of their local pub, The Winchester. Yatkuu doesn't just wield toy bricks for zombie vignettes; check out his Flickr page for a Stargate, Batman, and "No Bricks For Old Men" scene. Source: 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

Build a LEGO Deer Bust


Updated 01/03/12 7:38 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Deer Lego Taxidermy Kit

I'm consistently amazed with the LEGO creations I spy throughout the web. From Star Wars to Harry Potter large-scale scene re-creations it seems like there's nothing LEGO fans can't make. For those of us that want to get in on the playful LEGO magic, designer David Cole constructed the deer LEGO taxidermy kit ($28). In 60 LEGO pieces sourced from all over the world, create your own guilt-free Read more

LEGO-Inspired Block Case Is Geek Chic


Updated 12/27/11 5:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

LEGO Block iPhone Case

Kids at heart will love the Connect Design Block Case ($29) for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Not only does this rubber case look like a giant LEGO block, but it comes with a moveable LEGO-like piece to keep your camera lens covered, keep your earphone cords organized, and even act as a stand to keep your phone upright so you can watch videos. For $29 bucks, I think that's a steal. Read more

Lego to Introduce Girl-Friendly Lego Friends Sets in the New Year


Updated 12/21/11 5:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

LEGO Introduces Lego Friends Sets For Girls

Think the LeapPad and Air Swimmers were the most anticipated toys of 2011? Think again! On Jan. 1 (or Dec. 26 in the UK) Lego is introducing Lego Friends — its first significant entry into the world of girls play, with a $40 million global marketing plan to support 23 different products — including six new colors (think pastels) and 29 minidolls that look more lifelike than the current Read more