Little Coloured Bricks

You must not be from this planet if you have not yet heard of Lego. It is as much a part of our history as it is also a great part of our childhood -and adulthood. For most people, putting plastic, multi-colored bricks together is child’s play (although it used to be). But there are people out there that have turned child’s play into a more serious hobby, and some, even to a profession.

The passion or love for the bricks has grown into a vast community, composed of artists from all over the world and they are creating some of the best Lego creations you could set your eyes on.

Mechs and robots are some of the most popular types of Lego MOCs (or My Own Creation) that are popping up in the community. Aside from its detailed work put into one, the use of unique pieces for a part of the robot or mech is one of the noteworthy aspects of a build.

This “Wheevil” by Mark Neumann is one of the newest in the community and certainly a sight to see. A quadruped design, the tip of every leg is made of a fat tire -a unique use of parts indeed. Who could guess a tire could be used as feet for a robot? Also a piece to mention in this mech are the beady eyes. Looking at it, you would not guess if it is a friend or foe before it decides to spin that gatling gun.

The orange armor pieces are also very stylish. The choice of color resembles heavy machinery which makes this mech look pretty big in proportion. Also, the hydraulic tubes on each leg reminds you of the arms of a back-hoe. One can just imagine the lifting power this mech would have if it were a real one.

Children have lots of dreams and sometimes, they dream about the craziest of things like chocolate rain or maybe even a world made out of chocolate.

For Lego fans, eating a delectable piece of minifig made out of pure chocolatey goodness is not strange. In fact, it is a great way to munch on a piece of chocolate and an ingenious business strategy.

Since minifigs and your Lego blocks are not made for eating, there are now companies that produce Lego chocolate. These sweet little treats may threaten diabetics who love the bricks but its appeal to the general population is undeniable.

Chocolate Legos first started when a Lego enthusiast combined his two favorite things -Lego blocks and chocolate. The owner of chocablog.com lives in the UK. His chocolate ala Lego project came about when he discovered that there are such things as Lego ice cube trays. He later on found out that these were not sold in the United Kingdom but thanks to his prowess in research and to the infinite possibilities that the World Wide Web brings, he was able to find one on eBay.

His plan was pretty straightforward. He was going to melt his favorite chocolate and put them in the Lego mold (instead of putting water to make ice cubes) and to his surprise, his plan worked real nicely.

This is a picture of what he did:

All we can say is that those Lego blocks sure look amazing and they must have been really delectable.

For those who love Lego blocks and also have a penchant for something as sweet a treat as chocolate, this is something you can do as well. It is also a great treat for kids since kids love chocolate and they love the little coloured bricks too.

If you want to take it further, you can build with these chocolate blocks the way you use real Lego blocks but they won’t fit together though, you would need to put some more melted chocolate in between.

If you look at this picture, it looks like a photo of a real castle from a distance. This is probably the place you would want to go to on your next vacation. What many do not know however is that this castle is actually made out of Lego bricks and it comes with one whole Lego city! It is too bad though that the Lego Group does not sell a set like this one because this castle is very intricate and exquisite. This Lego creation was done by a German Lego fan and the city he or she built includes a rather large airport that somehow resembles the famous Airport City of Frankfurt, a Lego Coliseum, and a football field.

The Lego enthusiast shows this city to visitors annually but we do not know how much money is made out of it and how much money was used to make it. All we know is that these creations are quite amazing.

Now what would shock most non-Lego enthusiasts is that the inside of the planes in this creation has all the little details too –minifigs, seats, carry-on bags, flight attendants, pilots, the pilots’ dashboard, etc. Now isn’t that fantastic. It just goes to show that German Lego fans are as detail-oriented as their predecessors.

Now to the coliseum. This is a photo of the Lego coliseum with people in it. Pretty cool right? In fact, it is REALLY cool because the people look so real.

If you’ve never been to Venice, try to go there in Lego style. This is a part of the city and the water is real. Now for those who have been reading this blog for a very long time, you will know that we’ve shown this photo before but we never knew that it was part of a bigger place…well it seems that we all have something new to learn everyday, thanks to the information superhighway called the World Wide Web.

When planning for a vacation, whether it is for business, a romantic getaway or a family holiday, the hardest thing one must do is to choose the best hotel that can provide all the necessary amenities at a reasonable price. In the land of Lego minifigs however, picking a hotel is pretty straightforward especially if you come from a small Lego town.

Phil Aaronson’s hotel looks like a 3-star hotel situated in the downtown area of a certain Lego City. Much like all 3 star hotels, minifigs get to enjoy complimentary internet access, complimentary toiletries and a free continental breakfast. We are not sure about other amenities though since there are no other pictures of Phil Aaronson’s hotel.

For those who want to experience ultimate luxury however, staying at the Trump Tower is the best choice. All amenities in this Lego hotel are topnotch and the service is great too. Although more costly than other Lego hotels, if you are in the mood for a luxurious vacation, this is truly the place to be.

For minifigs planning a trip to the city of love and lights, there are many Lego Paris hotels to choose from. Be reminded however that staying in Paris hotels is pretty expensive. For those who do not have the budget, it would be best to just go backpacking around Europe and stay in hostels since they have competitive rates and the frequent traveler won’t have to break the bank.

Visiting Paris is always a memorable and delightful experience, especially if minifigs include the Notre Dame de Paris int heir itineraries.

This exquisite cathedral was built by Lego enthusiast Ingo Bramigk. This is a masterpiece both the real one and its Lego version. Truly a sight to see, Lego minifigs from the world over should go to this place and Lego enthusiasts should marvel on the structure online as well.

If you love taking photos, you will surely love these Lego cameras but before we go ahead and introduce them to you, we would like to show you a picture of a photographer with his video camera.

Isn’t this the cutest thing? This is something that would remind all of the cameramen in Hollywood how cool their jobs can be but whether you only videotape weddings and other special events, this Lego creation is still a great way to remind yourself how cool it is to be a cameraman.

Now to the cameras. Many of us are fond of gadgets especially with those digital cameras. Whether you love your micro four thirds or your regular pocket size digital camera, if you are a Lego enthusiast, you will also love these cameras.

Sure these aren’t the usual Canon or Nikon but did you know that the cameras in the picture above actually work? Yes, and you can buy them for $49.99. This was released by Digital Blue but we are not sure where you can buy them. If you are interested in these cameras from the said manufacturer, it would be best to search for Digital Blue. These were released in the summer of 2009 -not too long ago.

According to digital camera lovers, these are not very powerful cameras and they only have 128MB of memory. This is just fine though especially if you are a Lego enthusiast. If you are interested in this DigiBlue camera, it only boasts 3 megapixels -not too bad if you are just buying it for your Lego collection.

This is an official product release of Digital Blue and the Lego Group and it sure is something cool and a great gift for kids too!

Now who said Lego cameras are limited to pinhole cameras only? Lego cameras have evolved ladies and gentlemen and this is one cool evolution.