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[[Image:118-LegoCWC.jpg|thumb|Chris is just as [[fail]] in his Lego form as in any other]] | [[Image:118-LegoCWC.jpg|thumb|Chris is just as [[fail]] in his Lego form as in any other.]] | ||
'''Lego'''™ is a brand of plastic building block [[toys]]. They are noted for their durability and ease of use allowing the creation of almost anything imaginable. | '''Lego'''™ is a brand of plastic building block [[toys]]. They are noted for their durability and ease of use allowing the creation of almost anything imaginable. | ||
[[Chris]] has relied heavily on Lego blocks to put his creations into reality. They were a staple gift during his childhood [[Christmas]], his late teens, and his early twenties | [[Chris]] has relied heavily on Lego blocks to put his creations into reality. They were a staple gift during his childhood [[Christmas]], his late teens, and his early twenties. The truth is, there are many AFOLs (Adult Fan Of Lego) around the world; some of them are even in their 40s and have families. In video game industry, respected designers like [[Metal Gear Solid|Hideo Kojima]] think Lego makes building level prototypes easy. Chris obviously isn't quite there yet. | ||
== Chris Lego Brick creations == | == Chris Lego Brick creations == | ||
[[Image:0823-EP12-5P6-3.jpg|Panoramic vista of [[CWCville]], in all its blocky glory|thumb]] | [[Image:0823-EP12-5P6-3.jpg|Panoramic vista of [[CWCville]], in all its blocky glory.|thumb]] | ||
* [[Pixelated PS3]] (also made with [[Pixelblocks]]) | * [[Pixelated PS3]] (also made with [[Pixelblocks]]) | ||
* Model [[CWCville]] | * Model [[CWCville]] | ||
* [[Mario Kart 64 Lego Raceway]] | * [[Mario Kart 64 Lego Raceway|''Mario Kart 64'' Lego Raceway]] | ||
* [[Lars' Ship has Sunk.MOV|Titanic-like boat]] | * [[Lars' Ship has Sunk.MOV|''Titanic''-like boat]] | ||
* [http://archive.cogsdev.org/cwcipedia/index.php?title=Mailbag "Heavy-duty case"] to hold his [[Card_games#Pok.C3.A9mon_TCG|Pokémon]] card decks, acknowledged by Chris as one of his most noteworthy [[inventions]] (also held together with tape) | * [http://archive.cogsdev.org/cwcipedia/index.php?title=Mailbag "Heavy-duty case"] to hold his [[Card_games#Pok.C3.A9mon_TCG|''Pokémon'']] card decks, acknowledged by Chris as one of his most noteworthy [[inventions]] (also held together with tape). | ||
Chris has also found other uses for his Lego besides simply building stuff. In his [[Vivitheg's AIM chat|AIM chat]] with Vivian Gee, he noted that he uses his Lego figurines to "rehearse" imaginary conversations with women. | Chris has also found other uses for his Lego besides simply building stuff. In his [[Vivitheg's AIM chat|AIM chat]] with Vivian Gee, he noted that he uses his Lego figurines to "rehearse" imaginary conversations with women. | ||
== Influences == | == Influences == | ||
Bionicle, a very successful line of sets based on the adventures of biomechanical beings each gifted with elemental powers, may have (along with ''[[Pokémon]]'') influenced the creation of the [[Chaotic Combo]]. It should be noted, however, that the former came out about four years later than the latter, so Pokémon likely left their imprint first, especially since it had more elemental types. | Bionicle, a very successful line of sets based on the adventures of biomechanical beings each gifted with elemental powers, may have (along with ''[[Pokémon]]'') influenced the creation of the [[Chaotic Combo]]. It should be noted, however, that the former came out about four years later than the latter, so ''Pokémon'' likely left their imprint first, especially since it had more elemental types. | ||
Inspired by his [[Mario Kart 64 Lego Raceway]], [[Sonichu]] and [[Rosechu]] have a pair of Lego go-karts [[:File:SchuComic9P35.jpg|in their garage]], the only vehicles they are shown to possess. This raises a number of problems; firstly, we are expected to believe that a bunch of giant plastic blocks, held together by frictional force alone, without visible seatbelts or a rollover cage, constitutes a road-safe vehicle. Second, each kart can only seat one individual. That's fine and dandy for the two adults, but where does that leave their children? Lastly, as they lack proper seats and possess a studded surface, they would be uncomfortable to drive in. | Inspired by his [[Mario Kart 64 Lego Raceway|''Mario Kart 64'' Lego Raceway]], [[Sonichu]] and [[Rosechu]] have a pair of Lego go-karts [[:File:SchuComic9P35.jpg|in their garage]], the only vehicles they are shown to possess. This raises a number of problems; firstly, we are expected to believe that a bunch of giant plastic blocks, held together by frictional force alone, without visible seatbelts or a rollover cage, constitutes a road-safe vehicle. Second, each kart can only seat one individual. That's fine and dandy for the two adults, but where does that leave their children? Lastly, as they lack proper seats and possess a studded surface, they would be uncomfortable to drive in. | ||
== 启蒙 (Enlighten) Bricks Police Station set== | == 启蒙 (Enlighten) Bricks Police Station set== | ||
[[Image:Comparisonsmall2.jpg|thumb|One of these things is not like the other...]] | [[Image:Comparisonsmall2.jpg|thumb|One of these things is not like the other...]] | ||
In one of Chris's birthday photos he is seen holding what appears to be a new Lego "6332-1 - Command Post Central".<ref>Link to Peeron page on set [http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/6332-1 "6332-1 Command Post Central"]</ref> Upon further inspection it is apparent that is merely a rebranded 启蒙 Bricks "POLICE SERIES" set which is almost a direct clone of the original Lego set. Presumably the 启蒙 Bricks logo was altered by a third party and replaced with "LEGO bricks". Chris's parents probably bought it relatively cheap at a discount store that carries knock-off brands, so it's not like they were shopping for a quality present for Chris in the first place. It should be noted that 启蒙 Bricks are much more fragile than Lego and are of generally much poorer quality than Lego sets are, something that probably went unnoticed by Chris. | |||
In one of Chris's birthday photos he is seen holding what appears to be a new Lego "6332-1 - Command Post Central".<ref>Link to Peeron page on set [http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/6332-1 "6332-1 Command Post Central"]</ref> Upon further inspection it is apparent that is merely a rebranded 启蒙 Bricks "POLICE SERIES" set which is almost a direct clone of the original Lego set. Presumably the 启蒙 Bricks logo was altered by a third party and replaced with "LEGO bricks. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Image:0790-CMas05-5.jpg|Chris and his new Lego in [[2005]]. Proof of pirated toy, look at the "Brick" font. Note that he is ''23'' in this photo. | Image:0790-CMas05-5.jpg|Chris and his new Lego in [[2005]]. Proof of pirated toy, look at the "Brick" font. Note that he is ''23'' in this photo. | ||
Image:0784-LegoPS3-1.JPG|The [[pixelated PS3]] of fail. | Image:0784-LegoPS3-1.JPG|The [[pixelated PS3]] of fail. | ||
Image:0128-Christmas96-6.jpg|Chris and his new Lego in [[1996]] | Image:0128-Christmas96-6.jpg|Chris and his new Lego in [[1996]]. | ||
Image:400-LegKrt1.jpg|If you have no idea how to make your own Lego Go-Cart, Chris has your back. | Image:400-LegKrt1.jpg|If you have no idea how to make your own Lego Go-Cart, Chris has your back. | ||
Image:401-LegKrt2.jpg | Image:401-LegKrt2.jpg | ||
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Image:0425-CwcvilleBandStand2.jpg|A better view. | Image:0425-CwcvilleBandStand2.jpg|A better view. | ||
Image:0426-InformationCenter1.jpg|A model of the Information Center from Lego Island. | Image:0426-InformationCenter1.jpg|A model of the Information Center from Lego Island. | ||
Image:0427-InformationCenter2.jpg|A rear view of the Information Center | Image:0427-InformationCenter2.jpg|A rear view of the Information Center. | ||
Image:0428-InformationCenter3.jpg|Further away view of Information Center. | Image:0428-InformationCenter3.jpg|Further away view of Information Center. | ||
Image:0429-ChristianWTallStack1.jpg|A face expressing either pride or gas | Image:0429-ChristianWTallStack1.jpg|A face expressing either pride or gas. | ||
Image:0430-ChristianWTallStack2.jpg|[[Duck|More than seven inches long!]] | Image:0430-ChristianWTallStack2.jpg|[[Duck|More than seven inches long!]] | ||
Image:0431-CWCNuculus.jpg | Image:0431-CWCNuculus.jpg | ||
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Image:0785-LegoPS3-2.JPG|Moar of the pixelated PS3. | Image:0785-LegoPS3-2.JPG|Moar of the pixelated PS3. | ||
Image:0783-LegoPS3AndGuitar.JPG|Pixelated PS3 and the [[Gitar]]. | Image:0783-LegoPS3AndGuitar.JPG|Pixelated PS3 and the [[Gitar]]. | ||
Image:0111-LegoWalkman1.jpg|An earlier effort: The Lego Walkman | Image:0111-LegoWalkman1.jpg|An earlier effort: The Lego Walkman. | ||
Image:0828-EP12-5P7-1.jpg|Bionicle, the door's poster and figures in upper left corner. | Image:0828-EP12-5P7-1.jpg|Bionicle, the door's poster and figures in upper left corner. | ||
Image:0822-EP12-5P6-4.jpg|TIE Fighters zoom above a part of Lego CWCville | Image:0822-EP12-5P6-4.jpg|TIE Fighters zoom above a part of Lego CWCville. | ||
Image:0825-EP12-5P6-8.jpg | Image:0825-EP12-5P6-8.jpg | ||
Image:0824-EP12-5P6-9.jpg|CWCville: An overbuilt | Image:0824-EP12-5P6-9.jpg|CWCville: An overbuilt hellhole ruled by a man-child. | ||
Image:0826-EP12-5P6-7.jpg|The money that paid for this could have gone to cancer patients. | Image:0826-EP12-5P6-7.jpg|The money that paid for this could have gone to cancer patients. | ||
</gallery>}} | </gallery>}} | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
[[File:Modnation LegoChrisChan.jpg|thumb|Lego Chris in ''[[ModNation Racers]]'']] | [[File:Modnation LegoChrisChan.jpg|thumb|Lego Chris in ''[[ModNation Racers]]''.]] | ||
*[[List of Chris's games]] | * [[List of Chris's games]] | ||
*[[Mario Kart 64 Lego Raceway]] | * [[Mario Kart 64 Lego Raceway|''Mario Kart 64'' Lego Raceway]] | ||
*[[Pixelblocks]] | * [[Pixelblocks]] | ||
*[[A Sonichu Day]] | * [[A Sonichu Day]] | ||
*[[I Pimp My Ride.MOV]] | * [[I Pimp My Ride.MOV]] | ||
*[[Lars' Ship has Sunk.MOV]] | * [[Lars' Ship has Sunk.MOV]] | ||
*[[PlayingHouse]] | * [[PlayingHouse]] | ||
==Sauces== | ==Sauces== | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 9 December 2010
Lego™ is a brand of plastic building block toys. They are noted for their durability and ease of use allowing the creation of almost anything imaginable.
Chris has relied heavily on Lego blocks to put his creations into reality. They were a staple gift during his childhood Christmas, his late teens, and his early twenties. The truth is, there are many AFOLs (Adult Fan Of Lego) around the world; some of them are even in their 40s and have families. In video game industry, respected designers like Hideo Kojima think Lego makes building level prototypes easy. Chris obviously isn't quite there yet.
Chris Lego Brick creations
- Pixelated PS3 (also made with Pixelblocks)
- Model CWCville
- Mario Kart 64 Lego Raceway
- Titanic-like boat
- "Heavy-duty case" to hold his Pokémon card decks, acknowledged by Chris as one of his most noteworthy inventions (also held together with tape).
Chris has also found other uses for his Lego besides simply building stuff. In his AIM chat with Vivian Gee, he noted that he uses his Lego figurines to "rehearse" imaginary conversations with women.
Influences
Bionicle, a very successful line of sets based on the adventures of biomechanical beings each gifted with elemental powers, may have (along with Pokémon) influenced the creation of the Chaotic Combo. It should be noted, however, that the former came out about four years later than the latter, so Pokémon likely left their imprint first, especially since it had more elemental types.
Inspired by his Mario Kart 64 Lego Raceway, Sonichu and Rosechu have a pair of Lego go-karts in their garage, the only vehicles they are shown to possess. This raises a number of problems; firstly, we are expected to believe that a bunch of giant plastic blocks, held together by frictional force alone, without visible seatbelts or a rollover cage, constitutes a road-safe vehicle. Second, each kart can only seat one individual. That's fine and dandy for the two adults, but where does that leave their children? Lastly, as they lack proper seats and possess a studded surface, they would be uncomfortable to drive in.
启蒙 (Enlighten) Bricks Police Station set
In one of Chris's birthday photos he is seen holding what appears to be a new Lego "6332-1 - Command Post Central".[1] Upon further inspection it is apparent that is merely a rebranded 启蒙 Bricks "POLICE SERIES" set which is almost a direct clone of the original Lego set. Presumably the 启蒙 Bricks logo was altered by a third party and replaced with "LEGO bricks". Chris's parents probably bought it relatively cheap at a discount store that carries knock-off brands, so it's not like they were shopping for a quality present for Chris in the first place. It should be noted that 启蒙 Bricks are much more fragile than Lego and are of generally much poorer quality than Lego sets are, something that probably went unnoticed by Chris.
Gallery
| Gallery of Lego |
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See also
- List of Chris's games
- Mario Kart 64 Lego Raceway
- Pixelblocks
- A Sonichu Day
- I Pimp My Ride.MOV
- Lars' Ship has Sunk.MOV
- PlayingHouse
Sauces
- ↑ Link to Peeron page on set "6332-1 Command Post Central"