Design

October 18, 2024

Designer Turns Daft Punk’s Legendary Pyramid Stage Into a Colorful 2,000-Piece LEGO Set

In the mid-aughts, Daft Punk was at the top of its game. The French electronic music duo's Alive tour saw them playing all over the world, including a headlining set at Coachella. Alongside their innovative electronic music, there was another element that made their shows memorable—a soaring pyramid stage with triangular displays and massive projection screens that lit up the party. In honor of this historic tour, LEGO builder Patrick Harboun (aka RobotRock)

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October 12, 2024

Yamaha Builds Electric Guitars Out of Upcycled Instrument Manufacturing Wood Scraps

A large amount of wood is used to build many musical instruments, particularly larger and more complex ones such as guitars and pianos. This leaves fabricators with large quantities of cut waste and unused materials—a challenge when pursuing a more sustainable approach. Now, Yamaha, one of the world's leading musical instrument companies, has introduced a daring concept that could revolutionize the industry.

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October 8, 2024

LEGO Builder Shows How To Make Your Own LEGO Moo Deng the Baby Pygmy Hippo

Anyone who’s been on social media recently has seen Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippopotamus who has taken the internet by storm with her feisty personality and chunky cuteness. Her name, which means “bouncy pork” in Thai, is inspired by her love for bouncing around and energetically ramming into things. Now, the lovably sassy hippo has a LEGO build in her likeness.

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