Little Coloured Bricks

Lego fans, enthusiasts, brick addicts, builders and collectors must have been partying when Lego announced a new addition to an already large and growing line of miniature versions of the various landmarks of the world.

August 6 was the debut of Lego’s 10214 Tower Bridge at the BrickFair, and it was a sight to behold. With a great deal of detail, Lego’s miniature version of the Tower Bridge of London is a must-have set in addition to any collector’s Lego world buildings. The set features a lot of surprising details based on the real bridge itself: the two iconic towers and the walk-way that spans the gap between them, the suspension cables on both ends of the bridge, and even the drawbridge -and yes, the draw bridge works too!

The set  also comes with lots of interesting brick shapes and rare brick colors.  Specifically note worthy are the tan-colored angular bricks and arches, and hundreds of 1×1 slopes. Also included in the set are miniature vehicles like the iconic double-decker bus, a black cab, a yellow truck, and a green car.

Another reason why this set is more interesting  with its new rare brick shapes and colors is that the other things a Lego builder could do with them on a separate project or in MOCs.

The entire set, when put together, measures about forty inches, seventeen inches high, and ten inches wide. The pieces all fit together nice and snug and makes a very sturdy bridge, but it is also easy to take apart in to pieces for travelling or moving it around the house.

The Tower Bridge of London is one of the most iconic piece of architecture in the world. In its time, it was a monumental achievement that followed the peak of development in London. With commerce booming, a need for another crossing over the river Thames was needed. An open competition for the design of the bridge was done and over 50 designs were submitted. However, it was Horace Jones’ design that was approved in 1884.

When on the walkway between the two towers of the bridge, you will see a spectacular view of London and with that vantage point, you’ll also get a glimpse of some of London’s other landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, London Eye, and the Canary Wharf.

Commonly mistaken as the London bridge, the Tower Bridge of London gets its name from another iconic landmark,  the Tower of London which is located near the bridge. Being a very historic landmark, it is one of London’s most visited tourist spot.

And now that this tourist spot, and one of London’s historical landmarks, has a Lego miniature, you can build one right in your own living room and visit it via the comfort of your own home. Aside from the fact that it is fun to build this set, it is also a great visual aid when it comes to teaching children about the rich history of the landmark.

If you are over 25 and think you are alone when it comes to your Lego addiction even if you find people who are like you online, you need to reeducate yourself with some brick-love through this blocumentary about AFOL (Adult Fans of Lego).

Although the abbreviation sounds kinda awful and sounds actually like awful, adult Lego fans are not ashamed and they are always ready to show what they have built.

According to the rather humorous documentary, there are different kinds of adult Lego fans. There are those who have invested a lot of their time to Lego-building without putting up a group or a company while there are those who do. There are LCPs or Lego Certified Professionals who can take the LEGO name and do public events for the company. These fans usually mix business with pleasure but who said there is something wrong with that especially if you are talking about something as wholesome as the Danish bricks.

From all around the world, Lego fans range from 2 year olds to those in their late 50s and 60s. From grandchildren to grandparents, even to those who are not super fans of the bricks, there is always one great memory associated with Legos. According to enthusiasts, this is a great thing because after so many years of surviving the toy market in general, Lego is gaining strength when it comes to its fan base and it has established itself as a staple for every child’s playroom.

Although we all know that Legos are not just toys but are tools for education, team building and the like, Lego will forever be a toy loved by millions, maybe even billions of people around the world.

Watching this documentary will inspire you to build more if you are having doubts about your Lego addiction.

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Trucks have always fascinated many kids especially the boys so why not build a Lego truck? When you search for Lego trucks online you will find many photos of these big vehicles and they range in different sizes and cargo.

If you are into construction trucks you can take a look at the photo below. Built by Lego builder Dennis Bosman, this truck is rather impressive when it comes to details.

For those who love coke –the uber famous soda-this photo will make you oh-so-happy. Inspired by the many Coca Cola trucks roaming our streets, this Lego creation taken from roadtransport.com sure is a winner.

Need to throw some trash out? Skips or dumpsters are part of modern living and as the creator of the Lego dumpster said “…where there is waste you will find them.” This rather maligned vehicle may have that stinky aura but one should never deny how important it is for waste disposal and other projects such as construction and demolition.

This Lego truck built by Anders Gaasedal is inspired by Good Year. A rather colorful truck compared to the first models seen in this article, Gaasedal’s small truck boasts reds, purples and hints of orange making it eye candy for the truck lover.

Trucks are driven by truck drivers. They are commonly called truckies if you happen to live in Canada or the United States but whether you call them lorry drivers or truck drivers or whatever, truckers are just the same –only the road they travel differ.

Being a truck driver is tiring because you have to drive long hours on highways and streets you are not usually familiar about but thanks to modern technology i.e. GPS, truck drivers now have a helping hand wherever they are in the world.

Whether you are delivering oil or gas to a European country or delivering grains and seeds to Africa, truck drivers and their trucks are very important elements not only for the world economy but to sustain our way of life as well.

Playing with the little coloured bricks is fun but did you know that minifigs have more fun than their creators?

Lego nations boasts a lot of personalities. From Mandela to Amy Winehouse to Pele, Maradona and Martin Luther King, Jr. Lego has it all.

Batman, Superman, and even Harry Potter and his witch friends are present in Legoland. Even Dracula lives in one of those posh Lego cities and yes, much like Lego Hitler, the count came in peace.

Whether you are a lover of the ordinary brick i.e. brick nurses, doctors, lawyers, policemen and women or high profile minifigs such as Luke Skywalker or members of the Force, there is something for everyone in Legoland.

Vampires mingle with angels in Lego cities and gods and goddesses hangout with sports super stars and actors and actresses from Tinsel Town.

Bob Marley, the Beatles, U2 and Queen usually hold concerts in Legoland while minifigs watch in awe not only because of these bands’ awesome music but because of the audience itself. Everyone from history is in Legoland. In fact you would be able to see Marilyn Monroe sitting side by side with a Lego Jesus and a Lego Mark Twain. Many Lego enthusiasts say that Lego has it all and it has everyone –dead or alive, fictional or real. Harry Potter is usually seen with his witch cohorts while the Prince of Persia is commonly seen shirtless in Lego streets. Prince, Victoria Beckham and her footballer husband David are also around.

If you happen to live in a Lego town or city, you must have heard that the Jolie-Pitts are also proud residents. This includes the twins but it is unfortunate that the adopted children are not usually seen.

Lego towns and cities boast residents such as John Milton, George W. Bush and Janis Joplin.

British crooner Amy Winehouse was born Amy Jade Winehouse in London, England. The singer-songwriter debuted with Frank in 2003 and the album was commercially successful in the UK.

Although Amy Winehouse is a celebrated artist because of her admirable talent for singing and composing, she is very well-known in terms of her drug addiction. The tattoo-clad British singer is still an icon though and thanks to the Lego Group, her image has been immortalized through the little coloured bricks.

Amy started playing guitar at the age of 13. A year later, she started writing music. Her career in show business started with the World Entertainment News Network. She was a journalist for the said publication while she worked as a jazz singer at night. Her then boyfriend Tyler James sent Winehouse’s demo tape to A&R and the singer later on became an astounding success

Her success in the international music scene followed suit and this started when the crooner incorporated 50s and 60s girl group songs. In May of 2006, Winehouse released her controversial “Pumps” song and her equally celebrated Rehab.

News about Winehouse’s success was all over V networks but it was soon replaced by a not-so-sober and disgustingly thin image of the British singer.

Her trips to rehab and her fight with alcoholism and drug addiction became a losing battle. Winehouse married her longtime boyfriend Blake Fielder-Civil in May of 2007 in a Miami beach property. Winehouse later on admitted that she became violent towards her husband when she was drunk. Many Winehouse fans believe that Fielder-Civil introduced the singer to crack cocaine and heroin.

Fielder-Civil was imprisoned and just last year, Winehouse was seen canoodling with Josh Bowman. She later on admitted that her marriage to Fielder-Civil was based on doing drugs and not love. The two were later divorced.