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LEGO 10300 Back to the Future Time Machine
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.

The Book of Boba Fett 1985 TV Show
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).

LEGO 76209 Thor Hammer Mjölnir MCU Set Leak
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.

Homemade Star Tours Ride Attraction Disneyland
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.

Brain Cells Culture Dish Forming Making Connections
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.

Logan Paul Game Boy Color Epoxy Resin Table
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.