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April 15, 2025

This LEGO Kaleidoscope Lets You Actually View Psychedelic Patterns

LEGO bricks are typically used for building miniature structures, but a new project in the LEGO Ideas platform sees a particular new use with some of the colorful blocks. Designer Milan Sekiz, an experienced LEGO builder, created the KaLEGOidoscope, a functioning kaleidoscope made entirely of LEGO bricks—from its rainbow body to the translucent pieces that create a myriad of patterns within.

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February 28, 2025

Grand Central Station LEGO Set Pays Homage to Iconic NYC Architecture and Design

Grand Central Station is one of New York City's most iconic landmarks. People, both locals and tourists, are allured by its sweeping Beaux-Arts style architecture, but also what it represents—it's a gateway to the busy heart of the city. Moved by this, LEGO builder Maria Kalaoglou, better known as Mind the Brick, recreated the famous station with LEGO bricks.

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December 18, 2024

Over 485,000 Kids Get Free LEGOs To Play With Thanks To Nonprofit Donations

In 2019, LEGO launched the Replay program, allowing people to donate unwanted LEGO bricks back to the company for redistribution at children’s non-profits across the United States. This year, LEGO commemorates the 5th anniversary of its innovative Replay program. In the past five years, more than 161,000 boxes of LEGO bricks have been donated through the program, adding up to an astounding 580,000 pounds of recycled product.

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