Hapori Tohu Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 The rover Curiosity may be on Mars, but there's a pretty good model of it back here on earth, and it's <a href='http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57487597-1/mars-curiosity-rover-gets-the-lego-treatment/' target='offsite'>made of Legos</a>. The model has over 1,000 pieces and contains Mindstorms NXT elements that can be controlled via Bluetooth. The model was built for the "Build the Future in Space" event at the Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, Florida.View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 This looks really awesome! Though I'm not really surprised that someone made a Lego version of this, since almost everything is being repliacted in a Lego form these days. But this is still amazing. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlash Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Although I was expecting this, this is still awesome and accurate. I especially like of the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mare Tranquillitatis Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Cool! Very detailed and well done. But I think it wasn't a surprise, they're doing everything with LEGO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessionist Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 "The most simplistic of child's toys"?! I am deeply offended. That said, though, it is a most impressive model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsanity Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 That's pretty amazing. It has impressive details, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athmos Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Looks awesome. It would be awesome if they made a life sized one..... *dream sigh* Quote WIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liopleurodon Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 That is amazing. :DI'm wondering how they got so many NXT bricks and motors to work together, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherDragon Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Incredible! This looks and works better than anticipated. Quote "Remember the Heart of NINJAGO."I might eat you if you get too close >:3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rama~Swarm Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 That is by far the most awesome mindstorm design I've ever seen. Quote Is it strange to be annoyed that other people are using my color?Y'all know who you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 That is awesome, though like others have said, it's hardly a surprise. Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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