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Build Your Own Lego Computer Case
PuppiesOnAcid writes "Here is what comes about when you cross a case modder and an AFOL (Adult Fan of Legos). It would be interesting to see how he got everything mounted in there since there don't appear to be any screw holes." Not just a Lego shell around a case, he's used the Legos to support everything. Impressive.
This has been done before: http://mini-itx.com/projects/legobox/
Another Lego Computer!
A much better (IMHO) legoputer as its not just using bricks, but has windows and doors to control cooling!
The one near my house has a back wall full of buckets with bricks sorted by type and color. If you want a big pile of roof tiles, purple bricks, hinges, glass block, whatever, you can get it. They don't always have everything out, and the selection changes, but it's a great way to stock up on bricks.
You can also get the big blue tub which has a bunch of plain bricks.
The Lego Company offers them. Write for a catalog, they have a section for just bricks (most of the time).
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the patent expired a long time ago, and there are several knock-off brands, including Megablocks (their chief competitor) and something from Hasbro I think. There are about 5 clone brands that I know of, but I can't think of them off the top of my head.
Anyway, many people are Lego purists, and refust to use clone brands. My experience with them is that the quality isn't as good. But they are about half the price sometimes.
From the mouth of the horse (lookout, it has a timed redirection...
The word LEGO is a brand name, and is very special to all of us in the LEGO Group Companies. We would sincerely like your help in keeping it special. Please always refer to our products as LEGO bricks or toys and not LEGOS. By doing so, you will be helping to protect and preserve a brand of which we are very proud, and that stands for quality the world over. Thank you!