Toys

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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September 30, 2024

Explore the World of Studio Ghibli Wherever You Are With This Free Printable Board Game

If you're a fan of Studio Ghibli, you're in luck! As a gift to adoring audiences, the company has unveiled a printable board game, allowing fans around the world to explore the whimsical universe of Studio Ghibli wherever they may be. Though most Studio Ghibli merch and experiences (including Ghibli Park in Japan) can be on the pricey side, this board game is completely free.

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July 18, 2024

LEGO Designer Recreates Lisbon’s Iconic Bica Funicular Railway With 2,997 Tiny Bricks

Lisbon is full of charming architecture that makes it well worth the visit. Among its many landmarks is the Ascensor da Bica, a funicular that is so much more than a way to move around the city. Its lovely design and colors have turned it into a tourist destination, inspiring postcards, magnets, and other souvenirs. Now, it has also inspired a LEGO builder known as Peter_Designs to recreate this Portuguese icon with LEGO bricks.

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June 4, 2024

5,471-Piece ‘Lord of the Rings’ Dark Tower LEGO Set Brings Mordor Into Your Home

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series is set in the expansive world of Middle-earth, where fantastical creatures such as elves, ogres, and dragons roam free and heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Naturally, a high fantasy story with such all-encompassing world building deserves an equally comprehensive LEGO set to do it justice, and the beloved toy company recently released a brand new set doing just that.

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