Category Archives: Toys

You’re made of bricks, Charlie Brown

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Wim Lockefeer

A few months ago, we gazed in awe at Mark Anderson’s rendering of Darwyn Cooke’s Catwoman, using only Lego bricks.  Over on his site, Mark has been at it again, only this time his subject is everybody’s favorite neurotic kid, … Continue reading →

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Amazing Catwoman portrait in Lego

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Wim Lockefeer

Don’t be mistaken, this is not a reproduction of Darwyn Cooke’s Catwoman. Mark Anderson did this line art portrait completely in Lego.  Just check out the detail photos on its Flickr page for proof.  This is, obviously, très amazing. (via … Continue reading →

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Nanoblock comics

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Wim Lockefeer

Christopher Tan is a Nanoblock enthusiast who regularly posts new comics-based designs on his Facebook page.  These models are typically a quarter of the size of comparable Lego designs, and I think they’re pretty cute.

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Tailor to the stars

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Wim Lockefeer

If you want a real-life costume to match your DC Universe Online garb, head to Mr Lee’s store in Madrid, where bespoke super-suits are made to order.   A real-life Edna Mode, so to speak, but without the Spandex. (via Ads … Continue reading →

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Tintin Lego

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

Instantly recognisable, even without the quiff !  What’s not to like ? (via The Tintin Blog)

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Marvel at my Lego

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

Mariann Asanuma may be a freelance Lego artist and author in her own right, somehow the knack of the brick must run in the family.  Her brothers Matt and Mike have been competing lately with Marvel-inspired creations that are quite … Continue reading →

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It’s Panoramix !

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

Lego wizard Michael Jasper has his peers puzzled with this scene of Panoramix brewing a potion.  If you know how he does this, tell me ! (via the Brothers Brick)

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Batman generator

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

You’ve probably seen the “My parents are deaaad” image popping up all over the interwebs.  Now you can easily create your own stupid, zany or disturbing Batman and Robin dialogues with the Batman Comic Generator.  Neat. (Thanks to Eclecticbox – … Continue reading →

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Play Alley Oop at home

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Wim Lockefeer

This Alley Oop board game was produced by Whitman in 1936, and was put of for auction recently on Heritage Auctions.  Thanks to reader Lyle Tucker, you can now print out the game board, and play Oop yourself (after the … Continue reading →

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Fold your own JLA

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Wim Lockefeer

Matt Hawkins of Custom Paper Toys has created a whole line of JLA bobble heads for Arby’s kid’s meals.  They’ll arrive in the stores later this week, and will only be availabe for a short time.  They look good  : … Continue reading →

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