5 Useful Objects You Can Build From Lego Kids Toys
So you’ve been coerced into what seems like another win-win parenting scenario: it’s Lego time and your aspiring Frank Lloyd Wright doesn’t want your help building a rainbow amphibious tank with 16 axles (plus wings). However, he insists on your involvement because his genius should be evident (brilliant are always so demanding).
Do you know that his ambitious vision will eat up a good part of your day, so what can you build to avoid chewing on the carpet out of sheer boredom?
Luckily for you, a Lego brick can be more than a scourge to your bare feet. In fact, you can build some surprisingly practical items using the right bricks and a few clues.
1. Housekeeper
This Lego keychain is one of the easiest projects on the list, not to mention one of the most rewarding in your daily life. Obviously you can customize your own message instead of “KEYS!” Leave it blank or if you’re as excited about the keys as the mastermind of the build, Felix Grauer, stay true to the original.
2. Fidget Spinner
Okay, maybe this one isn’t actually as practical as a housekeeper, but it’s a good way to save a goat and combine toy purchases (both practical skills in their own right). In 2017, fidget spinners became a must-have toy, offering a kind of Zen-style calming effect with what the kids call “textbook reward for psychological brain stimulation.”
However, the Buddhist acceptance of these endlessly satisfying revolutions will be easier for you and your young architect to achieve if you build your own with Lego. Follow this YouTubetutorial .
3. Chess.
If your kid is either a budding genius or feels comfortable fighting off legions of fans as a chess champion (as we’ve heard), this Lego chess set is the perfect project.
As a bonus, it’s easy to remodel when one of you gets upset and throws the board across the room.
4. Photo frame
This one is a little more customizable: The Legophoto frame you create will depend on the size of your photo. It’s also easy to assemble and doesn’t require any esoteric Lego parts to complete (* coughs * looking at you, Lego Fidget Spinner), making it the perfect craft for beginners.
Also, have you ever created something to order? Yeah. Keep this money in a college fund.
5. Phone stand and speaker
If you’ve ever wanted the perfect phone stand for streaming Facebook Live videos showcasing the structural incomparability of you and your kids, create this phone stand and speaker first. The speaker sound quality is not quite what you would call high. loyalty, but nonetheless, is a great way to show your future rock star (slash architect) the importance of amplification. Now, if you’ll excuse me, my son and I are going to practice some P-Funk. Follow us on Facebook Live.