Ever wonder what scenes from each of the 50 US states would look like in LEGO? Well, if so, wonder no more as geek and LEGO fanatic Jeff Friesen has done just that. Above, we have Hawaii, the one and only Aloha State, where every day is a sunny day perfect for surfing. Continue reading to see the other 49 LEGO states.
LEGO's 21103 The Delorean Time Machine is currently being offered for only $29.97 shipped, this weekend only, originally priced at $34.99. Selected by LEGO CUUSOO members, this amazing model features lots of cool details, like opening gull-wing doors, fold-up wheels, flux capacitor, time travel display and 2 license plates. Product page. Continue reading for a video review and more information.
Notable features:
- Features opening doors, fold-up wheels, flux capacitor, time travel display, 2 license plates, Marty's skateboard as well as extra engine and wheels.
- Customize the car to match the movie versions; step on the gas and prepare to travel Back to the Future.
- Open the gull-wing doors, just like the real car; fold up the wheels and engage hover mode.
- Jump on the skateboard and pull some tricks; build the model that LEGO CUUSOO members requested.
- Includes building instructions and exclusive Back to the Future information booklet; car measures over 2" (6cm) high, 5" (15cm) long and 3" (8cm) wide.
LEGO spans almost 100 years of the existence of a toy that grew from small wooden playthings in the early 20th century into the center of a vast market of plastic building bricks that dominated the world markets for decades. It is one of the oldest plastic toys in the world. Its manufacturing was started in Denmark, but was eventually replaced by factories throughout the world. Today it is one of the most successful toys and has remained an iconic brand with a loyal and continuing following. The traditional date for the first Lego blocks is 1947, and the toys have continued to be produced with little interruption since around that time. Continue reading for more fun and interesting facts.
LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 9493 is currently being offered for just $38.79 shipped, today only, originally priced at $59.99. Featuring wings that fold into attack mode, proton torpedoes, retractable landing gear and opening cockpit, this most iconic vehicle of the Star Wars universe returns to turn the tide in the battle against the evil Empire. Product page. Continue reading for a video and more information.
Notable features:
- Includes 4 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, new Jek Porkins, R2-D2 and R5-D8.
- Features X-wing starfighter, 1 weapon, and 1 lightsaber, extra wing markings also included.
- X-wing starfighter features retractable landing gear, 2 proton torpedoes, opening cockpit and wings that fold into attack mode.
- Set the wings to attack mode and battle the 9492 Tie Fighter.
- X-wing starfighter measures over 12" (33cm) long.
What do you get when you combine Star Wars, LEGO and a professional photographer? The awesome LEGO Star Wars photography series from Avanaut. Vesa Lehtimaki has basically recreated some famous scenes from the films (along with a few custom creations) using LEGO figures. Click here to view the first image in this week's funny work pictures gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a real-life LEGO figurine.
LEGO is something many geeks grew up with, and still are enjoying. Unlike the standard sets, this 13-foot-long (4 meters), 3.2-foot-tall (1 meter) model of an Erickson Air-Crane helicopter definitely won't fit in your bedroom. It was built by Ryan McNaught and consists of 100,000 pieces. Continue reading for more.
LEGO's Star Wars Millennium Falcon 7965 is currently being offered for only $103.19 shipped, this weekend only, originally priced at $139.99. With twin flick missiles, rotating laser cannons, and detachable cockpit cover, this Millennium Falcon set's got more than a few surprises left in it. Product page. Continue reading for a time-lapse build video, review, and more information.
Notable features:
- Straight from the Death Star escape scene of Episode IV: A New Hope.
- Includes 6 mini-figures: Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, Princess Leia Organa and Darth Vader.
- Millennium Falcon features opening hull, detailed interior, twin flick missiles, rotating laser cannons and detachable cockpit cover.
- 3 lightsabers, 3 blasters and 1 crossbow also included.
- 1254 pieces total.
Not just any LEGO creation, this one by by Rich-K & Big J, is one of the most impressive and geekiest pop culture recreations of all time. They used 150,000 LEGO bricks and 1,700 mini-figs to recreate the Helm's Deep battle scene from Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings over a span of 4-months. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
LEGO sets are known worldwide for their flexibility in creating just about any object you can set your mind to, but here are 16 cool and creative, yet slightly unconventional ways to use the bricks. For starters, we have someone who decided to fill the cracks in walls with LEGO bricks, and then a pixel-art office table. Continue reading for more.
LEGO's 9005596 Star Wars Darth Maul Minifugure Clock is currently being offered at just $12.99 shipped, today only, originally priced at $29.99. The perfect addition to every LEGO Star Wars collection, this Darth Maul Minifigure Clock features a digital, lighted display and alarm clock. Product page. Continue reading for a hands-on video review of the other minifigures in this collection.
Notable features:[via Amazon]
- Digital LCD.
- Alarm & light.
- Snooze function.
- Water-resistant to 50 M (165 feet).
