Reason.com
Creative Construction
The
Cult of LEGO (No Starch) is an encyclopedic
tribute to the adults who have turned a tiny plastic toy into a
means of creative expression. Cult reveals a host of
different approaches: there are Lego animators, cartoonists,
graffiti artists. The book offers only the briefest acknowledgement
that each set of the toys comes with directions at all. The boldest
builders prefer to copy the Dome of the Rock, construct an
apocalyptic street scene, or a few well-chosen figures to critique
extraordinary renditions. Some Lego constructions have even been
used for “high art” in museum exhibits.
The company has expanded into robotics sets and computer games, custom sets and digital building. But fans always go a step further, whether by designing and even crafting their own bricks or using Legos to craft prosthetic hands or model a potential space elevator. —Lucy Steigerwald
More Articles by Lucy Steigerwald
- Bin Laden, Al-Qaeda, and How Government Always Wins The War on Terror, Lucy Steigerwald, May 4, 2012
- Anarchy in the usA, Lucy Steigerwald, May 2, 2012
- What We Saw at the Occupy the Justice Dept. Rally in DC!, Anthony L. Fisher, Joshua Swain & Lucy Steigerwald, April 25, 2012
Related Articles (Popular Culture, Staff Reviews)
- Men in Black III and Moonrise Kingdom, Kurt Loder, May 25, 2012
- The Samaritan and Lovely Molly, Kurt Loder, May 18, 2012
- The Dictator, Kurt Loder, May 15, 2012
- Dark Shadows, Kurt Loder, May 11, 2012
- The Avengers, Kurt Loder, May 4, 2012
Most Popular Stories
- St. Louis Cops Worry That In-Car Cameras 'Are Being Used Against Them' (5.23)
- Here Are the 15 Senators Who Voted to Stop Armed FDA Agents From Conducting Warrantless Raids on America's Farmers (Not One of Them is a Democrat) (5.24)
- Reason "Hero of Freedom" Larry Flynt's Latest Stunt? Photoshopping a Penis into Mouth of Conservative Pundit S.E. Cupp (5.24)
- Plastic Bag Ban Will Put Los Angeles In Landfill (5.23)
- When Government Privileges Trump the Rights of Citizens (5.25)
Reason RUPE: Public Opinion Survey
- Reason-Rupe: Wisconsinites Favor Increasing Public Union Retirement Contributions to Address Budget Deficit (5.25)
- Reason-Rupe Poll Finds Support for Public Union Reforms (5.25)
- New Poll: Obama Leads Romney In Wisconsin, But Gary Johnson Could Impact the Race (5.24)
- Wisconsin Recall: Walker Leads Barrett 50-42 Among Likely Voters (5.24)
- Reason-Rupe Poll: Walker Leads Barrett 50-42, Obama Leads Romney 46-36 (5.24)
advertisements
Get Reason E-mail Updates!
Manage your Reason e-mail list subscriptionsSite comments/questions:
Media Inquiries and Reprint Permissions:
(310) 367-6109
Editorial & Production Offices:
3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 391-2245
Editor's Note: We invite comments and request that they be civil and on-topic. We do not moderate or assume any responsibility for comments, which are owned by the readers who post them. Comments do not represent the views of Reason.com or Reason Foundation. We reserve the right to delete any comment or disable your ability to comment for any reason at any time.
العراق|11.5.11 @ 3:54PM|#
Thank you
Tracy|11.7.11 @ 4:21AM|#
The book offers only the briefest acknowledgement that each set of the toys comes with directions at all. The boldest builders prefer to copy the Dome of the Rock, construct an apocalyptic street scene, or a few well-chosen figures to critique extraordinary renditions.
http://www.aimenggem.com/Whole.....s_c27.html
العراق|11.5.11 @ 4:03PM|#
Thank you
العراق|11.5.11 @ 4:16PM|#
Thank you
العراق|11.5.11 @ 4:29PM|#
Thank you
العراق|11.5.11 @ 4:36PM|#
Thank you
Tracy|11.7.11 @ 4:21AM|#
The company has expanded into robotics sets and computer games, custom sets and digital building.
Natural gem jewelry: http://www.aimenggem.com