Amazing DIY Projects That Use Lego

Lego is truly one of the greatest toys of all time, and not just because it is well known, but because it truly fosters creativity, as a toy, and drum roll please, as a DIY material! After reading this article you will now scour garage sales, and even your own basement to see if you still have that lego collection, and why not tell all your family members who might be downsizing? SAVE THAT LEGO! The smallish lego collection in my house is up in the attic waiting for the next generation, and since I’m a “save the good toys” kind of pack rat, I don’t think I’ll be attacking that LEGO anytime soon, but time will tell! Some of the projects in the round-up I’ve put together here are truly tempting, and the LEGO key rack (there are two more designs) doesn’t use much of that precious LEGO, and it is not just adorable, but a great interactive way to keep your keys on hand. So the dilemma continues in my head, save the Lego or use it?

The history of LEGO dates back to 1932, in Denmark, making the brand 83 years old. And even though decades have passed since its inception, LEGO’s ship continues to sail. The renown of this toy has even created an entire subculture focused on just LEGO, and there are adults who’ve dedicated a room to their LEGO collection! LEGO is a great toy that fosters  creativity and there is so much to learn, starting with a beginner toddler set to the most sophisticated kits. Lets take a look at some amazing DIY LEGO projects, and then learn some interesting facts about LEGO that might help get your creative gears turning.

LOVE this DIY Lego key rack, by www.felixgrauer.de which involves drilling holes in 3 lego pieces, but that is it. It is so light weight you can affix it to the wall with some double sided foam tape, or glue it inside a large picture frame which you can hang on a nail. The even simpler Lego key holder on the left, by www.minieco.co, doesn’t even require drilling a hole, rather it uses Lego part number 3176, which already has a hole in it!

This kitchen island covered in Lego is truly amazing, and timeless, of course you’ll have to affix the Lego with glue, so make sure this is a look you love! I think I’d go for a more traditional counter, and just apply Lego to the vertical surfaces. This amazing bird house will surely put a smile to everyone’s faces! Make sure to glue the pieces together for it to withstand the changing weather and all the elements outside. If in case you run out of leggos in building this huge piece of art, worry not – Toynk has got your back!

A lego tissue box is as easy as can be, though you should provide some re-enforcement from within so it doesn’t fall apart. If you’re not sure if this is a keep use duct tape! This Lego clock requires drilling a hole in the center of the base, but is otherwise simple and adorable.
A DIY lego filled soap dispenser is as simple as inserting a few pieces into your soap bottle, also a great idea for using little random toy pieces! I just love this Lego people display, which is also as simple as gluing white Lego pieces into a frame and voila. I’m almost tempted to collect Lego people just to make one of these!
A fabuous Lego clutch, from www.etsy.com/shop/agabag could also be a great DIY and inspiration for glueing thin Lego pieces onto a variety of flat items! A sweet little Lego planter from https://beinggeekchic.com doesn’t really provide much space for dirt (so make yours bigger) but is great inspiration for some fun planter centerpieces for a Lego themed party, or some little planters to hold succulents or cacti that won’t mind the lack of dirt.

Another wonderful DIY Lego key rack that did require drilling holes, but could certainly be reworked using the Lego part 3176! And Last, but not least, why not make an entire Lego graffiti wall, which of course is especially great for a waiting room, school, or daycare center, though I wouldn’t mind having one at home, with a white or black background, so that devoid of Lego pieces it doesn’t look like child’s play!

Okay, inspired? Now lets learn some interesting facts about LEGO that may just get those creative gears turning so that you too can create something original from Lego! 

15 Interesting Facts About LEGO (Great For Chit Chat When You Need To Start A Conversation With A Stranger? Better Than Politics!)

1: Why is it called LEGO? Ole Christiansen, the LEGO brand’s creator, took the name of the brand from a Danish word. The first two letters (leg) means to play, and the last two (godt) means well. When combined, LEGO means “play well.”

2. How did LEGO originate? The history of LEGO dates back to 1932 in Denmark, making the brand 83 years old. The owner, Ole Christiansen, was a carpenter. When he lost his business, he made a living by making toys from leftover wood. His first creation was a small wooden duck. When he saw that his kids loved it, he began selling these ducks to a couple of customers. 

3. Who is credited for the LEGO bricks? Ole Christiansen may have created the LEGO group, but he did not create the LEGO bricks. The creator of the LEGO bricks was Hilary Fisher Page. 

4. How many LEGO bricks are produced every year? There were over 340 million mini figures produced last year. If you were to put these together in a line side by side, it could stretch to 700 kilometers. It’s almost the same distance from London to Beijing.

5. The molds used to make LEGO bricks are very accurate. The accuracy (referred to as the clutch power) is quite high that there were only 18 bricks per 1 million bricks that failed to meet standards. 

6. You can combine six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks in more than 915 million ways.

7. You can reach the moon if you combine a column made with 40 billion LEGO bricks.

8. The ratio of LEGO bricks for every man on Earth is 86:1.

9. There are over 60 colors of LEGO bricks.

10. 7 LEGO sets are sold per second worldwide. Every Christmas, 28 LEGO sets are sold per second worldwide. 

11. A piece of LEGO brick made in 1958 can still fit a LEGO brick manufactured today. The universal system of LEGO is unmatched.

12. The first theme LEGO set was STARWARS, and it was manufactured in 1999.

13. Almost all LEGO pieces are made of ABS plastic, so these toys will never decompose.

14. The tallest LEGO tower used 465,000 bricks and measured 94 ft.

15. You can wrap the Earth five times with the number of LEGO sets sold each year.

Okay, if you have made it to the end of this list, that means the next thing you’ll be doing is looking up where to order part #3167, and not to worry Lego parts are available and plentiful, I already checked it out myself!