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There are two types of kids in this world: those who spend their time building towns and castles and LEGO cities on a hill, and those who spend their time trying to figure out how best to tear down those towns, castles and elevated civilizations. Need proof? Let me point you toward evidence A) the LEGO flamethrower, and B) the LEGO 8-barrel rubberband chain gun (be sure to check out the videos). While I do find the MacGuyver-ness of it all somewhat thrilling, I’m also afraid of what I’ve been arming my nephews and nieces with every Christmas! Links via Hiptechblog
Ah, Legos. Quite possibly the greatest toy ever invented. I still remember when I was a kid of about six and my Dad brought home a big Lego set with gears and whatnot. The first thing we did was build a giant rocketship.
The other day, my sixteen year old stepson mentioned a dragon (complete with flapping wings and opening jaws) that we made when he was about seven.
Good times…
posted by Anthony on 10-26-2006 at 12:58 pm