A few weeks ago I got to meet one of the artists behind the incredible Lego work I kept seeing at area conventions. His name is Allen T. Hickman. For Planet Comicon, he created this amazing Captain America: Civil War mural. That Captain America Shield? He created that too. And people, he doesn’t use a … Continue reading Civil War Themed Lego Mural – What More Is There To Say?
This Lego Marvel Galactus minifig actually started out in life as the Lego Monster Fighters Mummy Clock, and it stood just over 9″ tall. The poster did some serious deconstruction to the clock to get it ready for sanding and painting. The horns on Galactus’ helmet were created from clear Plexiglas. Most of the detail … Continue reading Lego Marvel Galactus Figure
If you’re looking for geek gift ideas, here’s one: Lego Man Mittens. Carissa Knits has devised some really cute kid-sized mittens formed as our favorite minifig hook hands, perfect for grasping little Lego lightsabers and other handy gadgets. Links of Interest: Lego Man mittens More Lego crafts at GeekCrafts More knitting crafts at GeekCrafts
This reader submission blew me away. Look how amazing these shelves are! This tutorial really breaks it down into simple to follow instructions. It starts with an IKEA bookshelf and ends with the coolest hutch I have ever seen! If any of you make this, be sure to show us pictures! Check it out!
These sturdy lego wallets were made by Ryan Chapman and posted on his blog and the website of his design studio, Color By Numbers. They used to be sold at local boutiques. However, the supply ran out quite a while ago. Also, they were featured in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Isn’t … Continue reading Lego wallets
Today, I’ve got a totally different kind of craft project to share. It’s fun, it’s different but it’s not very functional, as you can see in the video. Christina Stephens, who posts weekly YouTube videos as AmputeeOT, build a prosthetic leg out of them. Stephens, a St. Louis occupational therapist who had her leg amputated … Continue reading Amputee Prosthetic Leg Made with Legos