Our readers over the age of thirty may already know the secret to winning over the hearts of that special someone. For the rest, this is what to do. Be sure to don a khaki trench coat with the sleeves pushed up to the elbow. Hop into your late 70’s model Chevy Malibu and head over to their place. Once there, hold a boombox similar to this one built by Chungpo Cheng high over your head and with the volume turned up all the way, stand outside their bedroom window and play some Peter Gabriel, but preferably not this one. The end result should either have the person you most desire running longingly into your waiting arms or it may land you one hell of a restraining order. There really is no “in between” scenario with this stunt. But either way it would be totally worth it. The post In your...

There have been enough medical issues in my extended family that I know you have to take an unexpected growth or bump seriously. Early detection is often an important factor in survival, and ignoring things almost never has a good outcome. LEGO builder Djokson brings us a cautionary tale in this vein with The Husk of Minaurogg. I’m sure that Minaurogg was a happy-go-lucky type of person. You can see that reflected in their cheerful helm (skillfully constructed from a minifigure shield, robot arms and elbow bricks.) and well groomed nails. Sadly, all that mirth has come to a sudden halt as Minaurogg has come down with a bad case of…something. A growth of round tiles in transparent purple have boiled up, and a couple of giant pustules look ready to burst. There’s also severe discoloration of the arm with new spiky outgrowths on the shoulder. And that one red eye...

I reread the original press release more carefully this time. And here’s the skinny. The set will definitely hit 40% off, but the exact time is unknown. From the press release: The deals...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Original link

A little while ago, there was a recreation of the Central Perk coffeehouse set from the TV show Friends made from LEGO bricks. Brick artists Nathan Sawaya and Brandon Griffith spent months working...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Original link

Update: I should have included the math. The MSRP of 75192 Millennium Falcon is $799.99. The sale price would make it just $479.99. I say “just” as if it’s some paltry amount; I...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Original link