Thomas Poulsom’s Lego birds
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Who says that playing with Lego is just for kids? After seeing the lovely British Bird Series by Thomas Poulsom, we should be positive that letting your creativity flow is one of the healthiest and most beautiful things you can do. And by supporting his birds on Cuusoo, they can even become an official Lego model.
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Retro LEGO canvas tote bag
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Mark Errington has created the perfect tote bag for LEGO enthusiasts. The bag features a retro yellow and black design, and it is hand-dyed and hand-printed on 100% natural cotton canvas. There’s only 25 of them, so get one before they’re gone.
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The Lego Festival in Sydney
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I’m a huge fan of LEGO, so to say I’m excited about the Lego Festival being held in Sydney this year is an understatement. LEGO is celebrating 50 years in Australia by having a huge nine month lego playtime. I’m looking forward to seeing the largest ever scale model of Rome’s famous Colosseum, built entirely [...]
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LEGO bridge constructed by Megx
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I’m not sure I would attempt driving across this bridge, as it’s constructed of LEGOS. No problem: the bridge is actually an old railroad line re-designed as a foot and bike road, and, no, they’re not real LEGOS, but still really cool. Megx, a German artist, designed and constructed the wonderous structure.
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Is this the greatest marriage proposal ever?
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Perhaps, my friends, perhaps. After all, not everyone can create a stop motion Lego proposal with dramatic twists and turns and a sweet, sweet finale. Watch on in awe, and all you guys getting ready to pop the big one, take heed! You’ll need to something pretty damn impressive these days to get a reaction.
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Lego 3D Milling Machine
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Have your toy and play with it! Yes, it actually seems possible to be creative and productive while playing with what is essentially a toy. This awesome Lego milling machine takes DIY to a whole new level. I want. Now.
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Handcrafted themed bow ties by Nicholas Ruiz
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I’ve never worn a bow tie in my life, but if I was to, this is where I’d get one. Nicholas Ruiz is a Queens-based artist who handcrafts limited-edition bow ties. Each piece focuses on a specific theme. Email him to snatch one up quick (if he has any left!)
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Life-sized LEGO Forest built in Sydney’s Martin Place
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Sydney’s iconic Martin Place in the bustling CBD has undergone somewhat of a transformation lately. It now resembles a magical, mystical LEGO Forest made up of 15 LEGO ‘pine trees’ (each an impressive 4 metres tall) and 15 flower sets. If you’re in town, pop by and get your fix of the sticks.
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Examples of Lego Street Art from around the world
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Street art has gone through many variations over the years, with lots of off the wall ideas. But whoever was the first to start using Legos on the street should really be paid his or her due. Check out these seriously fun examples of what people are doing with Legos on the streets all over the world. And this is only the beginning.
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Macro photography of coffee beans
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Phoenix-based artist and photographer, William LeGoullon uses his past jobs as a barista and bartender as inspiration for his latest works. By experimenting with beverage culture and craft as his driving influence, his photographs allow us to develop a deeper understanding of what it is that we collectively enjoy and consume. His Coffee Roasting Phases was recently featured on Brian Jones’ DCILY. Anyone who enjoys a cup of joe, should take a look at this beautiful examination of coffee beans photographed through a microscope.
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Porcelain skull sculptures by Katsuyo Aoki
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Katsuyo Aoki is a Japanese sculptor from Tokyo who uses porcelain to create her series of skull shaped works, entitled Predictive Dream. As she says: ‘The decorative styles, patterns and symbolic forms I allude to and incorporate in my works each contain a story based on historical backgrounds and ideas, myths, and allegories’. These sculptures take me back to that childhood movie, The Dark Crystal, or even The Predator.
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VIDEO: Toy LEGO shuttle sent 21 miles into the sky
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‘My name is Raul Oaida (from Romania) and this is my LEGO tribute to the end of the space shuttle era’. Oaida sent this toy shuttle 21 miles into the sky on a weather balloon, complete with a camera and GPS. The result: this simple, dramatic and uplifting video of the toy’s flight.
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Lego Robotic Arm
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I wonder if the Terminator would have been as scary if he had been made out of Legos. Well, this robotic arm is still pretty creepy, despite being made out of brightly-colored plastic bricks.
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Lego TIE fighter and Death Star set
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This 65-piece Lego set of a TIE Interceptor complete with pilot and mini-Death Star is only $10. Not too shabby for the broke geek.
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Win a Moleskine Lego Notebook
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Our friends at Aussie stationary shop Notemaker have given us 10 Moleskine Lego Notebooks to give away: an assorted mix of 5 large and 5 pocket ones with mixed covers. To enter, tell us the first thing you’d write in your new notebook, along with the city you live in.
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