Most of us think of LEGO as toys, but there are actually a lot of practical ways you can use these plastic bricks in your everyday life.
LEGO produced their first plastic brick in 1947, but their limitless construction capabilities inspire people to come up with new projects to this day. For example, one clever teacher even uses LEGO to teach math. Bored Panda has selected some of the most functional ones and compiled this list to give you some ideas on how to improve your surroundings with LEGOs. From photo frames to key keepers, these projects can be done by everyone, even those who don't have an engineering degree. Scroll down to view the designs and don't forget to vote for your favorite ones.
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Lego Cable Organizer
Lego Fish Tank
Use LEGOs To Explain Math To Schoolchildren
Lego Quidditch Aquarium
Lego Gift Box
Well, I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy the box more than the gift this time! :)
Lego Chess
Lego Train Bookends
Lego Heart Necklace Set
Lego Bird Feeder
Lego Lampshade
Lego Key Keeper
Lego Lanterns
Lego Kitchen Decor
Lego Guitar
Not only is this a Lego Guitar, its a Lego Millennium Falcon Guitar. This is like geekery overload at its finest
Lego Desk Organizer
Vase
Lego Wall
Lego Cool Coasters
Device Docking Rig
Lego Tissue Box Cover
Now THIS is a great idea--colorful, heavy enough to keep the tissue box down while the tissues are pulled out, and without too many exposed bumps to collect dust.
Lego Stairs
Lego Business Card Holder
Lego Table
Lego Holiday Ornaments
This is so cool! Now I know how I'm decorating my Christmas tree this year
Minifigure Display Art
Lego Battleship Game
Small Lego Earrings
Lego Clock
Lego Utensil Holder
The kitchen utensils on the right look like they're scared of the lady on the left
Lego Computer Case
Bowtie
Lego Marble Run
This is a great project for kids, I think. They could make it as complex as they want, or was simple.
Lego Bookshelf
Knife Block
Lego Bowl
Lego Magnets
You can buy gold Legos, he/she/ze needn't have wasted gold paint.
Lego Flower Pot
Lego Typewriter
After Learning From D Doctor That I Need Something More Stable Than A Coffee Stirrer, I Used #lego
Lego Storage Container Made From Legos
Lego Napkin Holder
Lego Rat Cave
Lego Play House
Lego Monthly Calendar
Lego Nerf Targets
Lego Lamp Shade
Lego Planner
Lego Cufflinks
Lego Soap Dispenser
Lego Handbags
Lego Rings
Lego Guitar
"I can't really play heavy metal on this... but I CAN play some sick heavy plastic!"
Lego Dining Table
Lego Tape Dispenser
Game Controller Organizer
Lego Camera
Lego Tie Bar
Lego Friendship Bracelets
Yes! Lego is just like your best friends: fun to play with, but can also hurt you quite a lot if they want to :)