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A desk... made from LEGO

Desk 21
Nat sent in this 120 pound desk, completely made from LEGOs...

Approximately 35,000 LEGO bricks were used. This includes almost all the pieces from 32 Blue Tubs (#3033), almost 300 (!) small baseplates (8x16 studs), and 63 blue plate packs from LEGO Shop-at-Home. A few other pieces were also bought from private collectors (226 tiles so the drawers could slide, et cetera).
The desk weighs about 120 pounds, I think. I have not actually weighed it... but I think that is close.
About 7 pounds of glue were used. Brand: Oatey, All-Purpose (PVC, CPVC, ABS) Glue.
The desk has the following dimensions (inches, WxHxD): 60" x 29.5" x 30".
It has 7 working drawers (six small, one large).
It has a folding lid in the top that conceals a hole for computer cables to drop through.
Yes, the top is bumpy -- studs up. I offered to make the top smooth, but the client specifically requested otherwise. Whatever. I also offered to build a retractable keyboard tray in the front, but that was not wanted. Nor a mosaic of the company logo on the top or sides.
Yes, I was paid to build the desk. Don't ask how much. It was worth my time.

A desk... made from LEGO [via] - Link.

I can't wait until we see a giant 2001 monolith complete with LEGO monkeys.

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Posted by Phillip Torrone | Jan 30, 2007 08:41 AM
DIY Projects, LEGO, Made On Earth | Permalink | Comments (3)

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Creepy, I had that same desk (in wood) when I was a kid, only the top was green, otherwise it was the same color scheme, and same layout of drawers.

deja-vu or twilight zone?

Posted by: DGary on January 30, 2007 at 8:15 AM

Lego pieces average a dime each. Skilled labor usually costs about as much as the materials. So figure $7K for the desk.

Posted by: RussNelson on January 30, 2007 at 1:04 PM

Its LEGO... there is no "s"! Jeeze, every time you post about Lego its the same!

Posted by: Markp.com on January 31, 2007 at 2:29 PM

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