Lego - the very word emanates a reverie of vivacious and colorful plastic bricks adorning our school playrooms. But to a multitude of enthusiasts, the appeal of the construction toy line is much more than some juvenile essence. As a matter of fact, Lego has gone on to have its own retail stores, theme parks, films, games and even business consultancies. With this massive impact on our popular culture, there have been a flurry of innovative and ingenious Lego based conceptions that can actually be categorized as unique gadgets. So, without further ado, let us check out some of the novel yet practical 'gadgets' made entirely from Lego sets:
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1. LEGO Digital Camera
Yes, it is a full fledged $60 digital camera whose chassis is entirely built of primary colored Lego Bricks. With the power resolution of 3 megapixel, the kaleidoscopic contraption features a 1.5” color LCD screen, 128 MB internal memory (that can store up to around 80 photos) and a USB output for easy computer connection. And to make that picture snappier, other user friendly attributes include built-in flash and fixed focus.
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2. Lego MP3 Player
If a wildly chromatic music player is your embodiment of jazzy style, then the vivacious Lego MP3 Player won't fail you. Coming with 2GB of storage (about 1000 songs) and 8 hours of uninterrupted battery life, the colorful $40 contraption can conveniently play MP3 and WMA files. As for user practicality, the designers have also included a USB port for hassle free computer connection.
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3. LEGO USB Hub
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4. Brick Bright Lego Lamp by OutofStock Studio
Moving beyond the scope of flashy building blocks, this is a breathtaking lamp conception that alludes to the pure artistic essence achievable by Lego bricks. Designed by an international team named OutofStock Studio, the creation is aptly named as Brick Bright. As a matter of fact, the ethereal white scheme signifies the unending scope that can be attained by our ever trusty Lego sets.
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5. Lego Watches
We are back to another florid conception, and this time it deals with the essence of time. Yes, we are talking about wrist watches; with some enthusiasts (here it is designer Jeanne-Blanche de Castelbajac) already giving it some Lego love. The strap is comprised of that same ubiquitous studded surface seen in normal Lego bricks. The dial is also substantially large with a digital time display.
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6. LEGO iPod Speaker
If you are an Apple aficionado and a Lego enthusiast, the conception can seriously tickle your musical (and multimedia) fancies. Exhibiting the similar exalted essence of a classic Lego brick, the conception is envisaged as a speaker system for your iPod. So basically, you can mount your iPod atop the 'brick' speaker and profess your love for the Danish toy line.
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7. Lego Webcam
While webcams have technologically evolved to be now considered as an integral part of the social networking scene, their design remains as humorless (and even intimidating to some) as ever. In a righteous bid to change this visual predicament, the 2 x 2 Duplo Lego Webcam has been conceived to appeal to our vivacious side. The petite contraption offers 640×480 pixel video at 30 frames per second, while it comes with a 50 cm gooseneck cable for improved adjustability.
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8. LEGO Steampunk Sequencer
What do you get when you combine Lego and Steampunk? The answer is of course an ingenious conception! In relation to this, designer Yoshi Akai has created the Steampunk sequencer, which in turn utilizes different colored Lego bricks to create variant sound effects. Moreover, as you go on building with the colorful blocks, the sound gets even deeper and more layered.
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9. Lego Phone
Now, it is time for some vibrant touches to your mundane (and almost antique) land-line telephone set. It may look like an exhibition piece, but you can actually make calls from the $60 Lego telephone. Furthermore, there is a side drawer (with Lego blocks) to add to the plastic conception, in case your chit-chat becomes a tad bit boring.
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10. Lego Camcorder
At the first instance you wouldn't even notice the difference, but the above pictured image is camcorder, whose casing is entirely made from Lego parts. As for features, the plastic machine includes a 1.5-inch LCD screen, record/function switch, detachable remote control system and a five way navigable control component.

