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ai16 hours ago•59 min saved

Lego AI memes ignite Iran’s meme war against Trump

A Verge profile of Explosive Media, an Iranian content group using AI-generated Lego videos to lampoon Trump and U.S. action in Iran. Their simple, narrative-driven shorts have gone viral on TikTok and elsewhere, fueling a meme-fueled war of ideas and drawing attention to how online narratives about the war are shaped. The group claims independence from state media and emphasizes Lego’s universal language to reach younger audiences, contrasting Iran’s storytelling with muddled U.S. messaging.

via The Verge|

#ai #explosive-media #iran

technology21 days ago•20 min saved

Inside LEGO’s 2026 Smart Brick: a sealed, sensor-packed power brick

A teardown of LEGO’s 2026 Smart Brick reveals a tightly sealed 2×4 brick packed with NFC, Bluetooth, LEDs, a microphone, and what appears to be a custom ASIC. The device houses an EM Microelectronics EM9305 BLE SoC and a 16 Mb SPI flash, with the main ASIC (DA000001-04) remaining enigmatic due to flip-chip packaging. Access requires destructive opening, and the built-in Li‑ion battery raises repairability/regulation questions in light of EU rules. Firmware analysis and open-source tooling are already advancing the reverse‑engineering effort.

via Hackaday|

#asic #em9305 #lego

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Lego PS1-Inspired Set Rumored for Holiday Release

A LEGO leaker claims an original PlayStation (PS1) console set is in development, featuring about 1,911 pieces with a December 2026 release window and a price of €159.99/$159.99; credibility is uncertain, but the timing fits a potential holiday launch.

via Push Square|

#holiday-release #lego #playstation

gaming1 month ago•5 min saved

LEGO's 2027 Mario Sets Deliver a True Mario Minifigure for the First Time

LEGO and Nintendo confirm 2027 Super Mario sets that finally include a proper Mario minifigure, with teaser imagery and MAR10 Day teases (like an 18+ Luigi Kart set) and other Mario-related releases such as Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.

via Nintendo Life|

#gaming #lego #mario

toys-and-collectibles1 month ago•15 min saved

Lego Reaches a New Level: Mario Minifigures Arrive in 2027

Lego and Nintendo announced that Mario minifigures are coming to the Lego Super Mario line in 2027, after years of fan demand and renewed interest from The Super Mario Bros. Movie; past releases used non-minifigure-scale figures, but the collaboration will finally deliver standard Mario minifigs for collectors and players when the 2027 launch arrives.

via Gizmodo|

#fan-demand #lego #minifigures

toys1 month ago•5 min saved

Luigi Leads Premium 18+ LEGO Mario Kart Set Up for Pre-Order

Nintendo and LEGO have opened pre-orders for an 18+ Mario Kart set, Luigi & Mach 8, priced at £159.99 with 2234 pieces and dimensions of 25 cm high, 41 cm long, and 23 cm wide. The adult-focused build is available on the official LEGO store with a limit of three units per person and a release date of 1 April 2026 to align with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. A trailer has been released, and Nintendo also confirmed a Yoshi and the Mysterious Book release for 21 May 2026.

via Nintendo Life|

#18 #lego #luigi

gadgets1 month ago•53 min saved

Lego’s Smart Brick brings a tiny computer to Star Wars kits

Lego’s Smart Brick—featuring a microcomputer, microphone, and NFC in a 2x4 brick—launches with eight Star Wars sets; three include a Smart Brick with a charging cradle, while the rest are Smart Play compatible (BYOB). Prices range from $69.99 for Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter to $159.99 for Throne Room Duel & A-Wing, with details on which kits include the brick and NFC tags.

via The Verge|

#gadgets #lego #smart-brick

entertainment1 month ago•55 min saved

Mid-sized Star Wars Lego ships: the smart, affordable gift for adults

A Space.com contributor argues that mid-sized Lego Star Wars ships—priced around $50–$85—offer better value and less space than UCS sets, delivering detailed builds doable in a few hours and attractive display pieces for desks or shelves, with picks like Acclamator-Class Assault Ship and Millennium Falcon 25th Anniversary.

via Space|

#adult-gift #entertainment #lego

toys-and-collectibles1 month ago•17 min saved

Lego's Smart Play Bricks Fall Short on Sound and Value

Early hands-on with Lego's Star Wars Smart Play sets shows the bricks' lights and talking sounds largely underdeliver, with generic engine noises and warbling voice samples; the steep entry price (from about $70 for a starter set to around $140–$160 for additional bricks) makes the value proposition doubtful, threatening the technology's momentum unless iteration improves.

via Gizmodo|

#lego #pricing #smart-play

technology1 month ago•12 min saved

Presidents' Day Amazon Deals Kick Off: Apple, Roborock, Lego on Sale

Mashable’s Presidents' Day deal roundup highlights Amazon discounts across Apple products (e.g., Watch Series 11), Amazon devices, a 55-inch TV, the Roborock Q10 S5+ vacuum, Lego Botanicals sets, and more; the sale is live now with continued markdowns expected through the long weekend.

via Mashable|

#amazon #lego #presidents-day

innovation1 month ago•13 min saved

LEGO-powered motor reaches 4,000 RPM with minimalist parts

A YouTuber builds a fully working electric motor from LEGO bricks, magnets, a hand-wound copper coil, a sensor coil, a transistor, and a 9-volt battery. Without a microcontroller or complex electronics, a sensor coil detects rotor magnets and triggers timed power bursts to the driving coil, producing self-timed rotation. The project illustrates core electromagnetism and feedback control, with rotor configurations claimed to reach up to 4,000 rpm and varying speeds/torques that can drive a small LEGO car.

via Interesting Engineering|

#diy #education #electromagnetism

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Nintendo kicks off 2026 with Animal Crossing Switch 2 launch and a wave of My Nintendo rewards

Nintendo's My Nintendo January wrap-up highlights rewards tied to Animal Crossing and the Switch 2 launch, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, a Colorful Bandana, a LEGO Animal Crossing Creative New Year Sweepstakes with three prize bundles, a 2026 birthday calendar, limited-time wallpaper, and the Aquarium Tour launching Feb. 13; plus the Kirby Tough Puff Sweepstakes and ongoing Switch Online missions, all redeemable with My Nintendo Platinum Points.

via nintendo.com|

#animal-crossing #lego #my-nintendo

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Ganondorf bends minifigure size limits with armor trick in LEGO Zelda set

LEGO's Ganondorf figure in 77093 The Final Battle cleverly uses a breastplate armor element to subtly bulk up the upper body, solving the minifigure size limitation without resorting to oversized figures, with the set releasing March 1.

via Brick Fanatics|

#breastplate-armor #ganondorf #lego

gaming2 months ago•23 min saved

Lego Zelda pays homage to Ocarina of Time’s final boss with a 1,003‑piece set

Lego and Nintendo are releasing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle, a 1,003‑piece set that recreates Link and Zelda facing Ganondorf amid castle rubble, plus a poseable Ganon and Navi. The set follows 2024’s Deku Tree release, goes up for pre‑order now, and will be available March 1 for $130.

via Engadget|

#final-battle #gaming #lego

gaming2 months ago•12 min saved

LEGO Zelda Final Battle Set Brings Ocarina of Time to Brick Form in March

LEGO has officially revealed a 1,003-piece Zelda diorama set based on the final battle from Ocarina of Time, featuring Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Navi, and a brick-built Ganon; priced at $129.99/£99.99, launching March 1, 2026 with pre-orders now open on LEGO's site.

via Nintendo Life|

#final-battle #gaming #legend-of-zelda