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Title: PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: mr.Curmudgeon on June 08, 2004, 03:49:24 pm

For classic gamers maybe...

http://www.pixelblocks.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/pbonline

These seem pretty cool...I can imagine building 3-D versions of some of my favorite retro gaming characters. Since the blocks are also translucent, it'd be pretty easy to light them up, allowing for some interesting decoration.

Title: Re:PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: Santoro on June 08, 2004, 04:26:19 pm

My son has these, they are pretty fun.  Much smaller than legos, probably not good for really young kids.

Title: Re:PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: Aceldamor on June 08, 2004, 04:31:29 pm

Might be kind of cool to make some of the classic characters and use them to decorate an arcade themed room....

Or do like Mr. C mentioned make 4 sided versions, light them up and voila, a Lamp!

Title: Re:PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: Floyd10 on June 08, 2004, 05:05:16 pm

I really do want those

Title: Re:PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: pakchooi on June 09, 2004, 06:38:50 am

They would look fantastic as a marquee replacement, if done well.

Title: Re:PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: Floyd10 on June 09, 2004, 03:11:58 pm

Dats True

Title: Re:PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: rock345 on June 09, 2004, 07:18:56 pm

i thohgt pixel blcoks might mean you'd be able to do it on the computer.....speaking of which is there any good software to build lego things via the computer?

Title: Re:PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: Floyd10 on June 09, 2004, 08:23:19 pm

I used to, It wasn't great, but it got the job done. damn I wish I remembered

Title: Re:PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: SirPoonga on June 09, 2004, 11:45:01 pm

Quote from: rock345 on June 09, 2004, 07:18:56 pm

i thohgt pixel blcoks might mean you'd be able to do it on the computer.....speaking of which is there any good software to build lego things via the computer?

First off, on PB's website you can upload a pic and it will tell you what PBs you need to recreate that pic.


There are Lego CAD programs.
www.lm-software.com/mlcad/
www.ldraw.org/
w1.161.telia.com/~u16122508/proglego.htm

Title: Re:PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: rock345 on June 10, 2004, 10:35:10 am

that is awesome.  is it cool for a 22 year old to still play with legos? if so, i might have to break out the lego box and get me some of ym own designs.

Title: Re:PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: abrannan on June 10, 2004, 10:50:55 am

Quote from: rock345 on June 10, 2004, 10:35:10 am

is it cool for a 22 year old to still play with legos?

Yes.  It is cool for anyone at any age to play with Lego.

Title: Re:PixelBlocks - Better than LEGO?
Post by: SirPoonga on June 10, 2004, 11:41:33 am

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