Gizmodo recently spilled the beans on the latest addition to the Lego Architecture series: The iconic Sydney Opera House by Jørn Utzon. I'll let readers weigh-in on how well this little plastic brick version emulates the original. More here.
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MocoLoco features some fun food-inspired Mod wooden tops by designer Andreau Carulla. If your kids don't think fruits or vegetables are fun, maybe they'll change their minds after taking these for a spin. More here.
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Grant Scholbrock recently completed building a Microscale LEGO version of Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple and it was awarded Best Tourist Attraction for the "World Architecture" category at BrickCon 2011 held in Seattle, WA October 1-2, 2011. I can see why it won—it's awesome! Check out more pictures here.
Image via Grant Scholbrock
Since we last reported on this story, the website From Bricks To Bothans posted a better image of the eagerly anticipated LEGO Robie House along with an official press release about the set. Read it here.
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If you haven't discovered the joys of LEGO's DesignByMe software, then you don't know what you're missing. This computer program allows you to build an infinite number of LEGO creations on your computer without having to have buckets and buckets of bricks sitting around. Plus, if you like your creation, you can order the pieces to build it in real life. I recently used the program to create a micro Larkin Building. Check out DesignByMe here and get (virtual) building today!
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Chicago is known for many things: Great architecture, Great food, Great sports...great toys? You bet, Chi-Town is responsible for several of childhood's most beloved icons—from Lincoln Logs to Radio Flyer wagons and many others in-between. Chicago's playful contributions are the subject of a new exhibit at the Elmhurst Historical Museum. Read about the exhibit here and plan your visit here.
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Looking for a great gift for the lover of chess and architecture on your list? Then "check" out this new set featuring chess pieces inspired by the Alfonso Iannelli-sculpted statuary from Frank Lloyd Wright's Midway Gardens (formally of Chicago). See and order it here.
Image via Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
The Mad Men Barbie dolls would feel right at home in this modern doll house designed by architect Tim Boyle. It has solar panels that power LED lights throughout the building and
the construction uses non-toxic and lead-free stains and paints. A furniture kit will follow in fall 2010.
Check it out after the jump.
Via Unica Home.
LEGO recently announced the newest addition to their Exclusive Series of building sets: London's famous Tower Bridge. With over 4000 pieces, this is one impressive (and very complex) set! Read the details and watch a video interview with its designer here.
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There's a new way to build things with LEGOS: LEGO Digital Designer. You can download this program from the LEGO website and it lets you virtually design and build anything you can dream of out of the popular plastic bricks, right on your PC! When you're done, you can upload it to the web and even have LEGO send you a kit to make your creation in real life.
At left is what I made recently: A "cubed" version of a certain architect (complete with cape, cane and pork pie hat) admiring a mini-model of the Guggenheim Museum. Get more info about LEGO Digital Designer here.
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Tegu is an innovative line of educational toys that uses eco-friendly wood, integrated magnets and heaps of imagination. Check out these wonder blocks here.
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I stumbled across some very cool, very Mod wooden toys on a recent trip to Whole Foods. I searched on the web to find out more about the company that made them, Plan Toys. Turns out Plan Toys is not only about responsible toys for childhood growth, but also being responsible to the environment. Follow the link to learn more.
Here's a really fun way to teach kids about identifying different leaves in advance of Spring. This wooden leaf puzzle by Etsy user justhatched contains six leaf shapes - Oak, Beech, Ivy, Dogwood,
Maple and Cottonwood. Beneath each piece is the name of the leaf. See more here.
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Here's a great starter set of maple blocks for the budding architect. Created by Little Sapling Toys, this 18 piece set comes in a recycled content gift box and a tag
that features the woods used, a bit about the family business that created it and care
instructions. Get yours here.
Image copyright Little Sapling Toys
BeaMalevich is an architecture game inspired by the architectons of
Kazimir Malevich, 20th century Russian artist who created "Suprematism." Now you can be your own Avant-garde artist with these cool packs of geometric blocks you use to make your own architectons. See more here.
Image via BeaMalevich.com
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