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February 2, 2026

LEGO Fan Builds a Fully Functional Typewriter That Can Actually Type

LEGO bricks can become almost anything, and fans continue to push the medium in wildly inventive ways. From elaborate recreations of Erebor, the Lonely Mountain from The Hobbit, to runway-ready botanical fashion, the only real limit is imagination. A LEGO builder known as Koenkun Bricks recently put that idea to the test with a fully functional LEGO typewriter.

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January 21, 2026

Classic Bic Ballpoint Pen Reimagined as a Giant Lamp for 75th Anniversary

Earlier this month at the 2026 Maison&Objet show in Paris, Seletti unveiled something unexpected. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Bic Cristal pen, the Italian design brand created a monumental version of the iconic writing instrument, this time in the shape of a lamp. Designed at a 12:1 scale, Seletti’s Bic Lamp clocks in at nearly 6 feet tall, a stark contrast to the typical Bic Cristal pen, which measures about 5.

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December 10, 2025

Ingenious LED Banner Lets You Know When the Next Train Is Coming Before You Go Out the Door

While the subway is a lifeline for many in New York City, it can also be a huge pain. Most New Yorkers know the struggle and frustration of rushing to their stop only to see their train has just left the station. Now, they’re stuck on a crowded platform, having to wait several minutes (which feels like an eternity) for the next train to arrive.

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