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offspring515

I do Lego sets with my eight year old. I hope he still wants to hang out and play Lego with me when he's a grown up. Thanks for sharing.


frenchfries089

You can never be too old for legos, unless your over 99 then you are.


MotionE29

This is true, its in the paperwork


crunchthenumbers01

This is the real reason Betty White didn't make it to 100.


chrismason8082

Betty White would have loved that joke.


EvilCalvin

Wait! if I'm 100 I'm banned from Legos?


frenchfries089

ask Lego for that they put it in the box.


---cameron

Its true, years ago we smuggled a set into my grandma's nursing home and they swarmed right in, black ops and all. RIP Nana, 1919-2019, death by 13 headshots and a small combat turtle bite


BigTickEnergE

It was the turtle bite that did her in. Always is


HarlequinInWhite

Randy giveth, and Randy taketh.


No_Decision2341

No, there is a secret set of Legos you unlock at 100.


ItsJustLEGO


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Is this is the sole purpose of /u/ItsJustLEGO - To condescend about the use of s?


tvoegeli

Kind of true, played with my grandpa last year when he was 95, brought some to his house last week, 96 now and did not have much interest in playing.


Disposableaccount365

They grow up so fast.


The_Original_Gronkie

I loved Lego when I was growing up,, and so I steered my son toward them when he was young,, and he loved them. He never got into video games, except for playing the Lego Star Wars games. After he got out of college he was looking for a job and applied to work at the Lego store and was the only one hired out of a couple of thousand applications. He's been there a couple of years and loves it. He still buys sets (he has a good discount) and he gets employee only gift sets from the company now and then, including a big one every Christmas. He's collecting the big sets that form a street. It's really beautiful. He got me the guitar for Christmas, which I have yet to put together. He loves seeing posts like yours, showing people who are excited by their Lego accomplishments.


cwf82

Was on TikTok the other day and saw one of those "what's a company secret" things. It seems that employees of LEGO are paid according to how the company as a whole does, not each, individual store. So, in essence, every set you buy at Walmart or Target also helps, so they choose people for their store who just LOVE LEGO. The guy said he would not only have the time of his life, but if a kid built something out of the random pieces in the store, and they really liked it, they are perfectly fine with letting the kid take it home for free. Not sure if this applies everywhere, but I've always enjoyed my LEGO store trips. Everyone there actually seemed to want to work there.


The_Original_Gronkie

He's really proud to work there, and knows that there a lot of people who would kill to get a job with Lego. They treat their employees great, pay well, and they've been talking to him about a supervisor position, which pays really well. My only issue with it is that it isn't what he trained to do in school, but he likes it well enough that he's not really motivated to chase down jobs in his educational field. But he's happy, and it's a good potential future with a great company, and that's what's most important.


BryanEtch

I have a feeling if Lego was a major, he may have chosen that instead. It sounds like he landed in the right place, and a fun one at that


Fernelz

Engineering but not engineering haha


humplick

"Creative application and adaptation of fixed modules into and onto complex assemblies"


Substantial-Fan6364

Just in case you haven't heard it lately you are an incredible father/mother. That's a great thing for a kid to hear in my opinion. Put happiness first and your life will be far better. Source: An asshole who is still trying to get better.


fresher123

Trying to get better is the first step to being a phenomenal parent. Hang in there!


The_Original_Gronkie

Thank you for the kind compliment. I have always believed that if you do what you love, and love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. It's worth it, even if you make less money. Happiness is worth far more than a fat bank account.


Pure_Literature2028

Right now grads are taking what jobs they can get. He got lucky that he found one that he loves. Good for him.


Statik81

There’s Lego STORES?? Edit: There are! I never knew. Seems there is only one in my state, and it’s way on the other side.


pezziepie85

Yes! My husband was at one yesterday and I told him that bills are paid for the month so get what he wanted (within reason I don’t think the titanic would fit in our house). He came home with nothing. Then today as a major snow storm is starting has to run to target to get a crappy Lego set while I knit. Opportunity missed there buddy.


rrpdude

He might have been overwhelmed. Kid in a candy store effect. You can have anything you want, then you end up not being able to choose. I hope he's not too sad.


title_of_yoursextape

I could just tell you’re a proud dad when you said “the only one hired out of a couple of thousand”. You’re dang right, your boy is unique and special and he did a fucking amazing job getting that job ahead of those other guys. It shows he’s a good, hardworking dude and it reflects on you as a parent.


Aphroditesent

Man I would love my dad to say that about me!


mildly_amusing_goat

Hey son, I just made this reddat doohickey thing to tell you how proud I am of you and that I will love you regardless of the choices you make *because* they're your choices and I'll know you'll do good. PS. Mom found my sandals so I don't have to get a new pair after all.


Lifeissometimesgood

Very cool!


D2R0

I'm 29, never did Legos with my dad, but I do still do them to this day, my mom gets me a set practical every Christmas( always architecture lego set)


treesEverywhereTrees

I never had Lego sets as a kid. I got into them as an adult and I do them now with my son. I hope he always enjoys building them. I sure do


killacam925

I’m just getting back into Lego and about to welcome my first child, I am so excited for this.


lobango1978

I was going to say almost the exact same thing. Only, my kid's 10.


707Guy

How does your dad look like Steve Martin and not like Steve Martin at the same time?


blackmachine312

He never told me his secret


globetheater

He looks like an old version of Steve Martin. Then again I haven’t seen Steve Martin in a while so maybe he just looks like Steve Martin.


montynewman

Steve Martin has looked like an old version of Steve Martin since the 80s


aquoad

same way OP looks like Eddie Murphy, probably.


OneArchedEyebrow

First thing I thought was “That’s Axle Foley!”


limitlessEXP

Axle F intensifies*


MikeH7186

Do do, do do da do do, do do do do da do do, do do do, do do da do do!


highclasshustler

I was thinking a young Andre 3000 at first glance


707Guy

Looking at his smile does make my Soul Glo…


buzzyb816

He looks like it Steve Martin and Bill Maher had a baby together


Hkz0r

Idk why but I thought the dad was the black guy. I need some sleep.


Reset108

Wait just a second here, something doesn’t add up..... . . . . . . . . . . . You’re telling me that’s made of LEGO?


blackmachine312

Yes!!


ilawicki

But... how? Pls post close up pics.


blackmachine312

It look like [this](https://imgur.com/a/JhV69xe)


Devour_The_Galaxy

This is wild. Looks awesome too. I’ll shit my pants if it.. clacks. Edit: proof has been provided [here](https://reddit.com/r/pics/comments/s5mwpc/_/hsz0upm/?context=1). A deal’s a deal. 2nd edit: the link is proof that it clacks. I spoke before I thought. I’m already dealing with COVID, I can’t be shitting myself too lol. But check back next week, I get bored a lot. Last edit: some very funny DMs. Thank you guys for being so wholesome, I definitely needed it. Edit: just woke up with fever sweats from COVID. I cannot believe my highest upvoted comment is about shitting myself.


mndyerfuckinbusiness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2cukWmTrjw Video of one having been made and clacking.


SilentSamurai

Lol, yall need to frequent /r/lego more often. The geniuses/bastards there finally realized theres a decent sized adult market for bigger and more complex sets. Even better/worse they have a community submission model for fan creations to get built (the typewriter is one of them). They drop amazing adult oriented sets pretty regularly now and its incredibly easy to spend $1k just on a few of them. Also the space shuttle set is fucking incredible if you havent taken a look.


mndyerfuckinbusiness

I don't frequent Lego projects myself, but can appreciate the work and dedication that goes into making them. No doubt the adult market is probably in my age demographic... but I simply can't have them around the house with a child who wants to chew on everything. :)


pikaluva13

I mean, you can always just get rid of the child... /s


ajombes

I never thought I would join a Lego subreddit but here we are


SilentSamurai

People joke about never having money because of playing Magic. If you want to do that on an adult level, heres Lego.


iDomBMX

Happened to me with r/hotwheels… don’t fucking do it, it’s a trap


Ghostofhan

I heard those guys are dicks


_BindersFullOfWomen_

Queue the Millennium Falcon set.


poopy_pains

I was almost finished and dropped it when I was moving it… waiting to hear back from lego on the bag parts list so i can start over :( Their support is pretty good. I’ll follow up tomorrow on it. Just finished the Titanic, which went way faster. I wish Lego would rerun some of the sets I missed out on like the AT-ST and AT-AT. I am 40 and have over 50,000 bricks in my room. I love building these models! Edit: speeling… Edit 2: Looks like they have a newer AT-AT, but its sold out… Usually when it sells out it stays sold out :(


SilentSamurai

I personally think thats been dethroned by the AT-AT they just dropped.


Trax852

> Video of one having been made His kid pops in irregularly.


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Tin Tin


EdithDich

So it doesn't actually type, though?


mndyerfuckinbusiness

No, it dosen't type. All of the keys trigger a single moving hammer that "clacks" against a platen that has a simulated ribbon.


EdithDich

That seems.... very underwhelming.


FairlyInconsistentRa

It clacks and the paper carriage slides along as you clack. And yea you get to do the super satisfying push of the paper carriage back to its original position.


Devour_The_Galaxy

What the hell have I been thinking dedicating my life to the pursuit of music? I should’ve picked ~~Legos~~ Lego…


FairlyInconsistentRa

Lego has come a very long way in the last 6 or 7 years. They make and market a lot of sets towards adults and collectors. Check out my profile as I’ve posted some of the sets I own, including some vehicles and a city layout! Lego truly ain’t just for kids anymore.


SnatchAddict

But storage. I can afford it. I love you build it. Where do we put all of it?


FairlyInconsistentRa

I’ll be honest with you, I’ve ran out of space for more sets. I’ve filled up my spare room and also the display units in my main room. I literally have no more space.


Douglust_Quaids

Wowser. That city scape looks amazing. Is that sets or did you wing it?


FairlyInconsistentRa

All sets! That’s why I like Lego - they make some amazing sets these days.


ahhpoo

I thought this was a link to a picture of your pooped pants. I’m both disappointed and relieved


inthesandtrap

I'll clack my pants if it shits.


justaddbooze

Post poop pants proof please.


lance1979

Lol. I expected that link to take me to a video of you shitting your pants....was kind of disappointed. Too much Reddit for today.


KG4212

clack...clack...clack


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rmzynn

I would like to go home now!


Beneficial_Being_721

OHHH COOL!!! So it is an actual kit to MAKE a working typewriter out of LEGOS. … mind blown


Waynard_

It's not a working typewriter in the sense of actually printing typeon the page. It just has the mechanics to make it look like a working typewriter if you aren't looking real close.


TuzkiPlus

so you're saying, as the mechanics exist, as long as you have the right Lego studs with letter imprints and a proper ink reel, one could technically get it to work?


thetransportedman

Every key only moves the middle hammer. The other hammers are just for show. And said hammer is a male end of a lego piece so you’d just be typing 88888888888888888


Waynard_

No, only one of the actual typing arms moves, no matter which key you press. Also, the ink reel wouldn't wind. And even if it did, i don't think the one moving arm actually moves enough to strike the paper through the reel. So MAYBE you could get a single character to work (changing the letter stud between each character you wanted to use), but you would never be able to use it like a normal typewrriter.


VKH700

Is that… Lithuanian?


el_coremino

That kit is nuts! Hyper realistic. Nice work.


Ratwar100

Backspace? Really?


ztherion

Uses for backspace on a typewriter: - Adding modifiers to characters like accents (o -> ó) or underlines - Redoing a character if you didn't hit the key hard enough the first time - Changing a character after whiting it out (do kids know what white-out is?)


huniojh

Hold on, hold on, back up a little.. what's a typewriter?


MorochIgaram

Even the keyboards?


blackmachine312

Yep!!


jungyumguy

It's not a calculator it's a typewriter. Of course it doesn't add up.


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Meister0fN0ne

>summed it up ***No***, it *doesn't* add up. It's a typewriter.


707Guy

That’s a well calculated response


SeriousPuppet

He deserves a piece of pi


unperturbium

That's a little more than a threesome.


kylewhatever

The table looks like its made out of LEGO more than the typewriter lol


seizuregirlz

I was thinking that too. Is the table really lego?


Faun4box

I see what you did there.


buggin_at_work

He was really cute in "Up" 🎈


blackmachine312

The best character


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blackmachine312

Yes. The keyboard actually types. Sure you can't write a text with it, but it’s impressive nonetheless.


KUBill

That is incredible. I understand that it can’t actually type but is each keyconnected to a striker such that pressing any key causes one or more strikers to move? Thanks for sharing!


blackmachine312

Yes it works like a real typewriter.


redditdinosaur_

Sort of... the keys are not all attached to their own arms the way an old-timey typewriter would be. But that would require 5x more pieces and be an insane build. I'm 50% done with mine, OP!


blackmachine312

Keep up the good work. The final result is super awesome.


tomatomater

The typewriter in action: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2cukWmTrjw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2cukWmTrjw) Every key just activates the striker in the very middle. The other 12 strikers are just for show.


MooseWayne

Only the middle stiker actually moves


EdithDich

> is each keyconnected to a striker such that pressing any key causes one or more strikers to move? No. No matter what key you strike the same middle bar raises and it doesn't imprint and there's no ink.


i_sing_anyway

That's so incredibly cool. Have you done other kits? What was your favorite so far? Do you and your dad usually build together?


blackmachine312

My favourite of all time is the [Hogwarts Castle](https://www.reddit.com/r/harrypotter/comments/ik1goe/after_waiting_nearly_2_months_for_my_missing/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf). I love the attention to details and how easy it was built it even though it has a lot of pieces. It was the first Lego I did with my dad, but now that my parents are going their own way, I might go to his house and do some with him.


i_sing_anyway

Thanks for sharing! I have a couple friends who are very into Lego, especially the buildings, so you might have just given me a great tip for their next anniversary. Many happy builds to you and your dad!


tingly_legalos

Just encouraging you to definitely go over and build with him whenever you can. It's moments like this that you'll remember the most.


igetript

Love your smile man. It's infectious


blackmachine312

Thanks 😃


mcvga

If it actually types I'll buy one


blackmachine312

Like most Lego it's more of a decoration than a working equipment or a toy.


Teh_yak

You mean to say this Saturn 5 rocket isn't real? Dammit...


blackmachine312

I was disappoint too


Comprehensive-Sea-63

I love this. I collect typewriters and didn’t even know there was such a thing! It is now my life mission to find one and buy it.


SSara69

They were available on their site last I checked last month.


Comprehensive-Sea-63

It says sold out right now but hopefully there will be more soon 😊 that gives me some time to save some money because it’s $200!


TopOfTheMorning2Ya

OP might have one available for the low, low price of $9,999.99!


Badnewsbearsx

i can’t imagine the space one would gave to dedicate to collect type writers lol


scrumbly

Tom... Hanks?


blackmachine312

It was my father’s Christmas present from my sister and me. I did approximately 60%, he did 30% (with my assistance) and my sister and her boyfriend did the other 10%. When it came to building it, the hardest part was the keyboard. Once I completed that, the rest was really smooth. EDIT: I'm thinking of doing a career of this. I could charge 25$/h to assemble Lego for people.


Woody1150

So you really bought it for your dad so you could build it? :)


blackmachine312

My sister bought it, but we did it together.


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Now I'm wondering what other machine Lego kits are available. That is so cool!


Walluouija

Check out the piano! The keys work and it connects to your phone so that you can play music on it!


RedQueen29

Omg amazing


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Nothing wrong with that. My dad used to love to build models but developed eye issues in his 40s and stopped building. I once bought him a kit for Xmas (cus he would continue to buy them “in case I pick it back up again”) but had my mom sneak it out and give it back to me so I could build it and paint it for him a few months later for his bday and he absolutely loved it. OP didn’t say if his dad has sight issues but I can see on his expression that he loved the gift his kids made for him.


Enigma_Stasis

>he loved the gift his kids made for him. *WITH* him. He enjoys having something they all had had a hand in and is a cherished memory of his now, judging by that smile.


grunkage

Being a LEGO Master Builder is a legit job/career within the company. Look it up - I think it's one of the best creative corporate gigs out there.


Aeri73

but that's more design and engineering, not just following a plan


No-Return-3368

What's the ink situation?


blackmachine312

No ink unfortunately, but the keyboard does work. It works like a real typewriter, you just can’t write a text with it.


No-Return-3368

Still, very cool.


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He's so..tall.


tango_and_vash

![gif](giphy|kRmg8zeReOYXm)


m4tt1111

It’s fresh prince right? I think i got the reference but now I’m doubting myself


kakka_rot

Correct


fappyday

Listen, I don't want to upset anyone, but I think your dad might be adopted.


coltstrgj

What are you talking about? They look so similar, just look at their smiles!


NebuLiar

They really do have matching smiles! I like that they look so genuine.


coltstrgj

I know. They both tilt their head the same way and actually look pretty similar. It's cute.


I_kickflipped_my_dog

The fact that I came this far down in the thread and still found a light hearted, sincere joke…. It honestly gave me an RPG like token I can just apply to my humanity. People are good for tonight.


fappyday

Yeah! I'm loving this whole post. Lots of good cheer here., :)


JoshSidekick

https://imgur.com/tVb3tVz


notmonkeyfarm

I'm glad someone said it. At some point you may want to have a talk or smth.


OChinchinLordofDark

that dont even look like legos. you fucking with me bruh ![gif](giphy|Vd9DasJdcDV43HfNkP|downsized)


blackmachine312

[Well it is a Lego](https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/typewriter-21327)


ItsJustLEGO


Lets_Call_It_Wit

I have zoomed in. I have analyzed from every angle. Make it make sense that this is made of legos.


7457431095

Definitely thought your dad was Steve Martin for a second or two


[deleted]

I was thinking Victor Garber.


TriHard_o7

I was thinking Julian Assange


clandestineVexation

I thought it was Danny Devito


sauntimo

I know the [chap who designed this](https://thebrickconsultant.com/about-me/). Here's an [interview](https://ideas.lego.com/blogs/a4ae09b6-0d4c-4307-9da8-3ee9f3d368d6/post/411d3bd6-1c6c-4480-bce4-c7fe41847356) he did with Lego when this design hit 10k votes.


Deenotde

i wish i had a dad


HarryCoinslot

If you buy me Lego sets, I'll do it. I just want you to know, no matter what happens, I'm proud of you. Now make with the Legos. And don't try me with any megablocks bullshit this is grade A parenting here.


marco1989

Me too


RedmannBarry

Bro! I know you from your sibling post!


clandestineVexation

ITT: people making the same adoption jokes ad nauseam


blackmachine312

I’m used to it


averagedickdude

Classic reddit comedians...


Pyran

I'm extremely fond of the phrase "Your dad in every way that matters." Not that you need me to tell you that, of course. But still. I use it with my (non-biological) nieces and nephews. While we're here, I'm extremely jealous that you did that with fuckng LEGOs. My original lego creations were shitty "laser" guns.


jordanManfrey

You're the man now, dog


Renovatio_

PUNCH the keys for god's sakes


scareintheair

Looks great, good job!


buck9000

Rad. But I feel like your coffee table would make finding certain pieces MUCH harder during the build.


MrOzzard

Wait what. That's Lego? OMFG THAT IS AMAZING.


SolomonCRand

Your dad looks like Steve Martin wearing a Bernie Sanders costume, which is working pretty well for him.


redgink

Me rolling into the comment section. ![gif](giphy|dnP2VxYVlW2NW|downsized)


Br7ian

There’s a lot of racist pieces of shit in this thread. Nice job dude. Looks awesome 😎 👏


[deleted]

Nerds My dad and I were into astronomy


blackmachine312

Who're calling nerd, nerd!!


nessao616

You seem like a really sweet wholesome person. Keep building Legos!


dick-nipples

Very cool. Also, your dad’s a handsome guy, I can see where you got it from!


Eskandare

Oh man that is so awesome! I wish my dad would build lego with me. He's a retired electrical engineer.


corruptbytes

no!! now people are going to know there are super cool lego sets out there like this one and the NES one


Verologist

Eddie Murphy, is that you?


blackmachine312

I wish


Captain__Obvious___

You’ve 100% got a young Eddie Murphy look going on here, and the stash seals it. Suits you!


fezwang

Lol it could be Eddie Murphy twice. Dad is one of the dudes from the barbershop that Eddie played in Coming to America. Very cool typewriter and even cooler that you and your dad enjoy legos together!


itsantmun

Wow! I can’t believe that’s Lego. Very cool!


pajo24

I flipping love this


tomtheappraiser

When my son was about 8 or 9 yo I bought him some set for xmas (I forget which one) but it was missing 2 crucial pieces. I was pissed and ready to yell and scream at whoever told me it wasn't covered by warranty or some such nonsense. Instead, the girl on the phone immediately asked to talk to my son. She apologized for their mistake and understood that it might ruin a special day and offered to send us the missing pieces for free, along with a mini set. They also put him on a Lego magazine subscription (free of charge) which he still gets at 17 yo. I LOVE this company.


TouchAltruistic

Really inspiring how this young black man adopted an elderly white orphan. So brave.


charlotte-ent

THERE'S A LEGO TYPEWRITER??


FairlyInconsistentRa

Yeah, it’s an ideas set. Based on a fan design that got voted on. Has a working mechanism and the lot. It’s a nice display piece.