Forbidden LEGO: Building Unconventional Models

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around unconventional LEGO models, particularly those that resemble military toys or weapons. Participants share personal experiences and creations, exploring the implications of LEGO's policies against military-themed toys.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants reflect on their childhood experiences building elastic band-powered guns and other unconventional models, highlighting a playful defiance of LEGO's policies.
  • One participant describes a specific model that resembles a handgun, noting its components like cartridges and a hammer, while questioning the absence of a trigger.
  • Another participant speculates that the model may be automated due to a motor connection, suggesting a design that does not require a traditional trigger mechanism.
  • A humorous suggestion is made about invading Denmark if they possess advanced LEGO weaponry capabilities, indicating a lighthearted tone in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a common interest in building unconventional LEGO models, but there are varying interpretations of the designs and their implications. The discussion remains playful and speculative without reaching a consensus on the appropriateness of such models.

Contextual Notes

Participants express personal anecdotes and interpretations, which may depend on individual definitions of play and creativity. The discussion does not resolve the broader implications of LEGO's policies on military-themed toys.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in creative LEGO building, those exploring the boundaries of toy design, and fans of unconventional model-making may find this discussion engaging.

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Forbidden LEGO
Build the Models Your Parents Warned You Against
by Ulrik Pilegaard and Mike Dooley
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I only found out about LEGO's policy on not making military toys about 20years later.

The first things I built were elastic band powered guns to fire blocks at the a natural target known as "younger brother" (the cat was too fast)
I even had a semi-automatic self-loading sub machine gun and a ballpoint pen crossbow.
 
mgb_phys said:
The first things I built were elastic band powered guns to fire blocks at the a natural target known as "younger brother" (the cat was too fast)

:smile:

Normal kid - Mom says to stop throwing blocks, kid says, "Awwww, okay."

Smart kid - Mom says to stop throwing blocks, kid says, "Oh, okay, then I'll build an elastic band powered gun to launch them!" :biggrin:
 
I want one!
 
ok, the long red sticks are the cartridges, and there seems to be a hammer... so its an immitation of an average handgun... wheres the trigger?
 
nabki said:
ok, the long red sticks are the cartridges, and there seems to be a hammer... so its an immitation of an average handgun... wheres the trigger?

Near as I can tell there is a motor hooked up to it, so probably automated, and therefore no trigger.
 
If Denmark has a motor+elastic band powered lego firing capabilty should we invade them?
 

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