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Play with Lego all day on your desktop

Nerds — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:38:32 +0000

Lego is cool, whether you’re 3, 13, 30 or even 90 and nothing can give you that feeling of being a kid again better. Now you can get that feeling from anywhere you can carry your laptop, with the Lego Digital Designer, a brilliant digital twist on playing with colored little square plastic bricks. Version 2 has recently been released, with an improved building experience, over 760 brick types and a completely redesigned user interface.

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Throw a LEGO-themed kid’s party that adults can also enjoy

Nerds — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 11:21:47 +0000

LEGO is an amazing toy and company. Other than being one of the premier toy makers in the world, LEGO is also positioning themselves not only for kids, but for their hip parents, by creating some superbly designed items. For instance, the set of LEGO party pieces currently up in the LEGO online store, featuring everyday items like LEGO branded ice-cube trays, to bottle openers, to coasters, and yes, some of the most amazing salt and pepper shakers I’ve EVER seen. This being every crafty parent’s dream come true, I say any parent with an ounce of soul should immediately throw their kids a LEGO-themed party, inviting all their child’s friends (and their parents) to eat, drink and be LEGO. For those in the US, sorry, you’re going to have to keep your eyes glued to eBay for now, but those in the EU can go ahead and start their party planning!

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Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” recreated with Lego

Nerds — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 20:38:18 +0000

In the Spring of 2001, someone with much more patience than I have recreated Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” using only Lego, which then ended up hanging on the wall of their home. The project took months and an estimated 10,000 Lego bricks to complete, with the process being captured in pictures for all of the world to enjoy. Unfortunately, the Lego-hacker who created the piece seems to have moved on from his projects, with the last update of his site being in 2002.