As a LEGO fan and an Apple Watch owner, I had heard about people building their own Apple Watch charging stands with LEGO blocks. When SwitchEasy came out with its Blocks Apple Watch charging stand, I jumped at the chance to take a look at it.
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Get yourself some bookends you can build on! The Build On Brick Bookends not only keep your books tidy on your shelves, they serve as a base for building base compatible with most bricks (LEGO, PixelBlocks, Mega Bloks, KRE-O, or K’NEX Bricks). Like many bookends, these have metal plates that slide under your books, DVDs, CDs,
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You can’t actually build with this giant LEGO, because the bottom lacks the indentations to join up the blocks, but you can use it as a very cool lunchbox. The LEGO Lunchbox is shaped like a traditional 2X4 LEGO brick, but its top lifts off so you can store your lunch inside. It measures 3.9″ X
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The COI+ LEGO Power Brick has a 4200mAh lithium-polymer battery inside with plenty of reserve power to get your devices through the day. It has patented PCB and smart IC, so it charges your device at “a speed that best protects your electronic device”, up to 2.0A. It’s small enough to fit in your gear bag,
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Pley is a LEGO version of Netflix. At Pley you create a queue of desired LEGO sets that you want to build. They then send you one at a time, so you can enjoy building each set without the cost of purchasing them. Once you are done, you ship the set back, and they send
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When you get tired of playing with LEGO apps on your iPad mini, you can play with LEGO building blocks on your iPad mini. This BrickCase for iPad mini is a full-coverage case that fits the original iPad mini. (A case for the mini with Retina display is coming soon.) SmallWorks says the case is
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If looking at your little brother’s LEGO creations never inspired your imagination, this new book from No Starch Press sure will. Beautiful LEGO by Mike Doyle is a 280 page coffee table book that features LEGO sculptures from dozens of artists. From abstract to life-like, the models featured in the pages of this book are
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If you can’t drag yourself away from LEGO sets, even to eat, then you need this Build-On Brick Mug from ThinkGeek. It’s a mug that is compatible with LEGO™, PixelBlocks, Mega Bloks, KRE-O, and K’NEX Bricks™. $19.99 will buy you the mug, but be aware that bricks aren’t included. The mug can hold 12 ounces
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LEGO Life of George takes iOS gaming into a new direction where games aren’t 100% virtual anymore. This game comes with 144 bricks and a Playmat. The idea is that the iPhone / iPod Touch app shows you a model and it’s your task to build it as quickly and as accurate as you can.
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I know, I know – you can get USB flash drives with much more storage for less, but they won’t be as cute as the LEGO minifig USB flash drive from ThinkGeek. Pull the pants off the little minifig to use the 2GB USB drive. It will work with Windows or Mac computers, and it
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I originally saw this over on CNET.com and thought it newsworthy. LEGO just announce that it will be releasing a limited edition Star Wars model: Darth Vader’s personal flagship, the Super Star Destroyer EXECUTOR. This 3,152 brick model will be the longest Star Wars Lego model ever, measuring 50 inches in length. This behemoth will
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This giant LEGO block is made of translucent plastic and has four bright LED lights inside. The bricks are 3″X3″X1.25″ and use 3 AAA batteries for power. You just stick the LEGO brick on the wall of your closet or inside a cabinet for a little extra light where you need it. The LEGO Brick
Skins, cases and covers for the iPhone 4 are a dime a dozen. If you want to protect your phone but don’t want to settle for a drab and boring Black leather case, the SmallWorks BrickCase might be a consideration. It’s a hard ABS plastic shell that snaps on the back of the phone and
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I saw in one of Julie’s recent posts that she’s looking for an EDC flashlight. I’m sure this little flashlight from Perpetual Kid isn’t what she’s looking for, but I think it might make a cute little stocking stuffer. This LEGO Block Key Light measures 2.2″ long x 1.2″ wide x .8″ tall, and it has one white
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This Nintendo Wii remote from LEGO has all the features you expect in a Wii remote: internal accelerometers, an internal speaker, rumble effects and larger buttons for enhanced control during game play. It’s compatible with Wii MotionPlus, and it will work with most Wii accessories and chargers, including the standard battery cover. The LEGO remote
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Ok, this is too cool… Giant LEGO bricks that double as storage boxes. Officially licensed by LEGO, these bricks come in three different sizes (they also sell a LEGO head storage container) and several colors. You can even stack them just like the real bricks. I would love a set of these, but unfortunately, they
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If you thought the LEGO Stop Animation Digital Video Camera that Janet posted about earlier today was interesting, you might want to check out the 3 volume series of LEGO Technic Idea Books from O’Reilly. These books offer 100’s of ideas through photographs with little to no text. Volume 1 is The LEGO Technic Idea
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ThinkGeek has a LEGO Darth Vader watch, because a “Sith Lord is never late!” The watch has a black face with a picture of Darth Vader and the words “you don’t know the power of the dark side.” The band is made of red and black links that you can combine into any pattern you
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This clock radio is a must have for LEGO collectors. It is ten times the size of an original LEGO brick with LEGO branded knobs that control volume and tuning. It is powered by AC or alkaline batteries and is available at Walmart for $29.97. via Unplugged
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Are you a teacher that loves LEGO? Then share them with your kids by getting them involved in the LEGO Smart Creativity Contest. Now through August 2009, LEGO Education is hosting an activity challenge for educators of all grades and subject areas. Fill out a form to receive a free LEGO Smart kit. If any
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