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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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#1
Lego Cable Organizer
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#2
Lego Fish Tank
#3
Use LEGOs To Explain Math To Schoolchildren
#4
Lego Quidditch Aquarium
#5
Lego Gift Box
Jeremie Guerra 7 years ago
Well, I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy the box more than the gift this time! :)
#7
Lego Train Bookends
#8
Lego Heart Necklace Set
#9
Lego Bird Feeder
#10
Lego Lampshade
#11
Lego Key Keeper
#12
Lego Lanterns
#13
Lego Kitchen Decor
Iapetos 7 years ago
That's misusing the lego pieces - you could get much more creative. Respect, though.
Parmeisan 7 years ago
The "yellow staircase": I think it's a sailboat. It's not the only intentional pattern. I see a green-on-green face, and on the other side of the table, just next to the first stool, a jack-o-lantern (as others have mentioned) and a lego figure's head? There are a few more that I'm less sure I'm not just imagining... a waving flag next to the sailboat, a figure in a cape on the bottom-left... these might just be my brain trying too hard.
#14
Lego Guitar
Pam Tafarella 7 years ago
Not only is this a Lego Guitar, its a Lego Millennium Falcon Guitar. This is like geekery overload at its finest
#15
Lego Desk Organizer
#17
Lego Wall
#18
Lego Cool Coasters
#19
Device Docking Rig
#20
Lego Tissue Box Cover
Ruth Meszaros 7 years ago
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.
#21
Lego Stairs
#22
Lego Business Card Holder
#23
Lego Table
#24
Lego Holiday Ornaments
Hatsune Chiku 7 years ago
This is so cool! Now I know how I'm decorating my Christmas tree this year
#25
Minifigure Display Art
#26
Lego Battleship Game
#27
Small Lego Earrings
#28
Lego Clock
#29
Lego Utensil Holder
Hatsune Chiku 7 years ago
The kitchen utensils on the right look like they're scared of the lady on the left
#30
Lego Computer Case
#31
Bowtie
#32
Lego Marble Run
Ruth Meszaros 7 years ago
This is a great project for kids, I think. They could make it as complex as they want, or was simple.
#33
Lego Bookshelf
#34
Knife Block
#35
Lego Bowl
#36
Lego Magnets
Satoshi Ketsuban 7 years ago
You can buy gold Legos, he/she/ze needn't have wasted gold paint.
#38
Lego Typewriter
#39
After Learning From D Doctor That I Need Something More Stable Than A Coffee Stirrer, I Used #lego
#40
Lego Storage Container Made From Legos
#41
Lego Napkin Holder
#42
Lego Rat Cave
#43
Lego Play House
#44
Lego Monthly Calendar
#45
Lego Nerf Targets
#46
Lego Lamp Shade
#47
Lego Planner
#48
Lego Cufflinks
#49
Lego Soap Dispenser
#50
Lego Handbags
#51
Lego Rings
#52
Lego Guitar
Markus McCloud 7 years ago
"I can't really play heavy metal on this... but I CAN play some sick heavy plastic!"
#53
Lego Dining Table
#54
Lego Tape Dispenser
#55
Game Controller Organizer
#56
Lego Camera
#57
Lego Tie Bar
#58
Lego Friendship Bracelets
Hatsune Chiku 7 years ago
Yes! Lego is just like your best friends: fun to play with, but can also hurt you quite a lot if they want to :)
#59
Lego Mirror
#60
Soap Display
#63
Lego Computer Case
#64
Lego Necklaces
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What do you think ?
Richard Dubya 7 years ago
Lots of creative stuff and great ideas, but I wish these lists would stop repeating stuff to make the list longer, i.e. Bow tie, fish tank...
Marat Tikhonov 7 years ago
Another cool way to use Lego with your own photo: https://sketchfab.com/models/650587e2c4ff42b282e9992cb3944a09 avatar500-...b6ba76.jpg 
Stu Carrol 7 years ago
Haha, so cool. I love the LEGO fish tank. http://www.smart-toys.info/best-lego-alternatives/
Jewels Vern 7 years ago
You teach a kid math by putting a ruler in his hand. Lego has nothing to do with math.
All Designer 7 years ago
I love it! I also was inspire by LEGO and designed a hat baseball cap https://alldesignershit.com/collections/frontpage/products/ego-cap
Karl Gilbert 7 years ago
The lamp shade was pretty cool, but I made an entire fully functional lamp.. Check it out on my ig https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ1Z7_FAXqJWeIwp3lwWmal366vbBn_JnrhozI0/
Eric Herrera 7 years ago
Nice and smart ideas, unfortunately they're too expensive to try down here in Peru. 😡
Donna Buckley 7 years ago
I really like everything they made , very amazing , they really used their inhalation!! I wouldn't mind trying to make the simple stuff . I know my grandson loves making stuff out of Legos.
Jenn Carson 7 years ago
That Lego wall idea? Each of those green sheets is approx $20, so 9x8x20 is a $1440 wall PLUS lego bricks. No... I'm good thanks.
Galahad Schilling 7 years ago
why are there so many terrible puns here? do you know how many times i face palmed?
Tiny Dynamine 7 years ago
Lego is a collective noun, like water. To describe the parts of it, you say 'pieces of Lego' as Lego is the brand name of the whole thing.
Laurie Handler 7 years ago
These are cute, too! http://www.etsy.com/listing/117100137/lego-block-necklace-corner-drilled-your
Tasha Harris 7 years ago
I love these ideas , fun things for little kids and big kids... our Lego is coming out of storage!!
Richard Dubya 7 years ago
Lots of creative stuff and great ideas, but I wish these lists would stop repeating stuff to make the list longer, i.e. Bow tie, fish tank...
Marat Tikhonov 7 years ago
Another cool way to use Lego with your own photo: https://sketchfab.com/models/650587e2c4ff42b282e9992cb3944a09 avatar500-...b6ba76.jpg
Stu Carrol 7 years ago
Haha, so cool. I love the LEGO fish tank. http://www.smart-toys.info/best-lego-alternatives/
Jewels Vern 7 years ago
You teach a kid math by putting a ruler in his hand. Lego has nothing to do with math.
All Designer 7 years ago
I love it! I also was inspire by LEGO and designed a hat baseball cap https://alldesignershit.com/collections/frontpage/products/ego-cap
Karl Gilbert 7 years ago
The lamp shade was pretty cool, but I made an entire fully functional lamp.. Check it out on my ig https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ1Z7_FAXqJWeIwp3lwWmal366vbBn_JnrhozI0/
Eric Herrera 7 years ago
Nice and smart ideas, unfortunately they're too expensive to try down here in Peru. 😡
Donna Buckley 7 years ago
I really like everything they made , very amazing , they really used their inhalation!! I wouldn't mind trying to make the simple stuff . I know my grandson loves making stuff out of Legos.
Jenn Carson 7 years ago
That Lego wall idea? Each of those green sheets is approx $20, so 9x8x20 is a $1440 wall PLUS lego bricks. No... I'm good thanks.
Galahad Schilling 7 years ago
why are there so many terrible puns here? do you know how many times i face palmed?
Tiny Dynamine 7 years ago
Lego is a collective noun, like water. To describe the parts of it, you say 'pieces of Lego' as Lego is the brand name of the whole thing.
Laurie Handler 7 years ago
These are cute, too! http://www.etsy.com/listing/117100137/lego-block-necklace-corner-drilled-your
Tasha Harris 7 years ago
I love these ideas , fun things for little kids and big kids... our Lego is coming out of storage!!
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