Brick by brick: Any absurd idea is possible with enough Lego pieces

Brick by brick: Any absurd idea is possible with enough Lego pieces

Oct. 25, 2024
Learn how YouTubers and creators alike are making their own Lego bricks or using existing sets to build the seemingly impossible.

Lego bricks are the building blocks of childhood dreams. Whether you are a strict by-the-instructions builder or a rogue maker who combines sets and genres, Lego bricks are more than just toys. Perhaps that’s why so many makers and engineers use these iconic blocks as the foundation for their DIY projects. Here are a few examples of how YouTubers and creators alike are making their own Lego bricks or using existing sets to build the seemingly impossible. 

Making your own Lego bricks

Will interlocking, cement Lego bricks change the foundation of homebuilding?

Did you lose a piece from your latest Lego set? No worries. Just 3D print a new one.

Give your projects a more rustic feel with custom wooden Lego bricks. All you need is a CNC machine and an intimate understanding of coding. 

Custom Lego projects

It’s not delivery. It’s a Lego factory that can create custom pizzas and tacos.

One-of-a-kind Lego robot turns imaginative ideas into pixel art

Fill your workshop with the sweet sound of music, courtesy of Lego

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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