LEGO’s 80th Birthday
Posted: August 10, 2012 Filed under: LEGO | Tags: 80, anniversary, cake, exclusive, history, LEGO, video 1 CommentToday marks the 80th anniversary of LEGO’s founding under Ole Kirk Christiansen, although the plastic bricks we know today wouldn’t come until much later. Commemorating the occasion, the LEGO Group has released a short animated video chronicling the company’s history. It’s worth a look – you just might learn something!
Oh, and if you’re planning on buying a set to celebrate, LEGO is giving every online order of $50 or more a free exclusive birthday cake set. This sweet deal runs until Monday (August 13, 2012).
LEGO artists showcase
Posted: May 18, 2012 Filed under: LEGO | Tags: Alex Kobbs, art, LEGO, Nathan Sawaya, Off Book, PBS, Sean Kenney, video 1 CommentPBS’s Off Book series takes a look at LEGO art with this episode, featuring Sean Kenney, Alex Kobbs, and Nathan Sawaya. The scale and quality of work here is exceptional, including the stop-motion animation. I’m not usually a fan of brickfilms, but Alex does a great job. The artists each have unique reasons to use LEGO, but you can feel their common enthusiasm and respect for the brick.
– via The Verge
