The LEGO Group partnered with Universal Brand Development to reveal a new three-in-one reproduction of the Back to the Future Time Machine. The set (10300) consists of 1,872-pieces and has all the parts you need to recreate the car from either the first, second or third movie, complete with a light-up flux capacitor, a box of plutonium, Marty’s hoverboard as well as LEGO minifigure versions of Doc Brown and Marty McFly. Read more for two videos, including a hands-on review.
Anyone who grew up watching or is a fan of 1980s TV shows will appreciate “The Book of Boba Fett” reimagined in that same style by Auralnauts. We see Temuera Morrison starring as the title character Boba Fett, with Ming-Na Wen (Fennec Shand) and Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian) also making appearances. If you haven’t yet viewed the series on Disney+, it basically takes place after the events of Return of the Jedi (1983).
The LEGO (76209) Thor’s Hammer Mjölnir Marvel Cinematic Universe set consists of 979-pieces and will be a Target exclusive – can also be purchased directly through the LEGO website – when it’s released on March 1st, priced at $99.99 USD. Measuring over 18 in. (46 cm) tall and 11.5 in. (29 cm) wide, this detailed model is the perfect addition to any comic book fan, especially since it rests securely on the included stand, complete with an information plate displaying the word ‘Mjölnir’ as well as the Infinity Saga logo. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
Filmmaker Mark Eaton wanted to make his daughter’s birthday a bit more special, and what better way than by recreating two of her favorite attractions at Disneyland? After lots of work, he managed to recreate Star Tours and the Mad Tea Party attractions at home. The former is essentially a motion simulator that was built inside the garage area, complete with a StarSpeeder 1000 and Captain Rex.
Many science books contain images of brain cells making connections, but have you ever seen this phenomenon happen in real-life? Before we get to that, the links between neurons are basically called synapses, and it’s a connection where one cell talks to another. A brain cell, or a neuron, consists of a large main body with small strands sticking out. To communicate, one neuron, the transmitter, utilizes a really thin strand called an axon.
A brick master who goes by “The Brick Wall” managed to engineer a LEGO factory that is designed to use cucumbers to build miniature log cabins. To build the mega factory itself, over 23,000 LEGO pieces were used, 21 motors, and 7 BuWizz controllers, which uses Bluetooth LE technology to add smartphone control.
At first glance, A’seedbot appears to possibly be a prop straight from a science fiction film, but it’s actually a small, solar-powered autonomous robot engineered to inhabit the desert to cultivate its landscape. Created by product designer Mayzar Etehadi, it measures roughly 8-inches long and designed to recharge during the day and work at night.
YouTuber Logan Paul has been known for some crazy stunts, but his latest project might have angered some Nintendo fans. Why? He took 15 Game Boy Color consoles and turned them into an epoxy resin table, complete with a metal Pokemon frame to prevent edge wear. There’s no mention on if these handhelds were previously working, but should they all be non-functional, it’s a creative way to repurpose them.
It’s not everyday that you come across a giant hammer, much less one that weighs 3-tons and requires a powerful hydraulic lift. That’s exactly what the guys over at “How Ridiculous” built and let’s just say that it’s capable of crushing just about anything, except for obsidian, or at least a block-shaped piece.
Former NASA engineer Mark Rober unveils his latest project, the world’s largest t-shirt cannon. For this project, he teamed up with 12-year-old Anthony Hartman and discussed everything over video calls. To ensure that that the final design would actually work, Hartman went ahead and built a miniature version first.