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Inside the Lego Factory

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the when-i-was-a-kid-there-were-only-2-kinds-of-bricks dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Gizmodo has a fascinating report and video tour inside the Lego factory, which is full of robots and controlled by a mainframe. 'This video shows something that very few people have had the opportunity to witness: the inside of the Lego factory, with no barriers or secrets. I filmed every step in the creation of the brick. From the raw granulate stored in massive silos to the molding machines to the gigantic storage cathedrals to the decoration and packaging warehouses, you will be able to see absolutely everything, including the most guarded secret of the company: the brick molds themselves.'"

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  1. Beginning of the End by Nerdposeur · · Score: 5, Funny

    The big secret: Lego Mindstorm robots are running the factory.

    I, for one, welcome our new bumpy-headed overlords.

    1. Re:Beginning of the End by n1ckml007 · · Score: 5, Funny

      Where can I purchase the "Lego Factory" Lego set?

  2. I declare... by Digestromath · · Score: 4, Funny

    The LEGO factory, in all its glory, is still missing oompa loompas. Sure the whole thing is robotic which is neat... but can those robots sing songs and look frightening to five year olds?

  3. Re:Lego is too explensive for modern man by eln · · Score: 4, Funny

    FYI, you're not supposed to count the digits to the right of the decimal point when reporting your income in terms of "N figures".

  4. Re:Expensive by MightyYar · · Score: 4, Funny

    Tub of hookers?

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