Most of us think of LEGO as toys, but there are actually a lot of practical ways you can use these plastic bricks in your everyday life.
LEGO produced their first plastic brick in 1947, but their limitless construction capabilities inspire people to come up with new projects to this day. For example, one clever teacher even uses LEGO to teach math. Bored Panda has selected some of the most functional ones and compiled this list to give you some ideas on how to improve your surroundings with LEGOs. From photo frames to key keepers, these projects can be done by everyone, even those who don't have an engineering degree. Scroll down to view the designs and don't forget to vote for your favorite ones.
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Lego Cable Organizer
Lego Fish Tank
Use LEGOs To Explain Math To Schoolchildren
Lego Quidditch Aquarium
Lego Gift Box
Well, I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy the box more than the gift this time! :)
Lego Train Bookends
Lego Heart Necklace Set
Lego Bird Feeder
Lego Lampshade
Lego Key Keeper
Lego Lanterns
Lego Kitchen Decor
Lego Guitar
Not only is this a Lego Guitar, its a Lego Millennium Falcon Guitar. This is like geekery overload at its finest
Lego Desk Organizer
Lego Wall
Lego Cool Coasters
Device Docking Rig
Lego Tissue Box Cover
Now THIS is a great idea--colorful, heavy enough to keep the tissue box down while the tissues are pulled out, and without too many exposed bumps to collect dust.
Lego Stairs
Lego Business Card Holder
Lego Table
Lego Holiday Ornaments
This is so cool! Now I know how I'm decorating my Christmas tree this year
Minifigure Display Art
Lego Battleship Game
Small Lego Earrings
Lego Clock
Lego Utensil Holder
The kitchen utensils on the right look like they're scared of the lady on the left
Lego Computer Case
Bowtie
Lego Marble Run
This is a great project for kids, I think. They could make it as complex as they want, or was simple.
Lego Bookshelf
Knife Block
Lego Bowl
Lego Magnets
You can buy gold Legos, he/she/ze needn't have wasted gold paint.
Lego Typewriter
After Learning From D Doctor That I Need Something More Stable Than A Coffee Stirrer, I Used #lego
Lego Storage Container Made From Legos
Lego Napkin Holder
Lego Rat Cave
Lego Play House
Lego Monthly Calendar
Lego Nerf Targets
Lego Lamp Shade
Lego Planner
Lego Cufflinks
Lego Soap Dispenser
Lego Handbags
Lego Rings
Lego Guitar
"I can't really play heavy metal on this... but I CAN play some sick heavy plastic!"
Lego Dining Table
Lego Tape Dispenser
Game Controller Organizer
Lego Camera
Lego Tie Bar
Lego Friendship Bracelets
Yes! Lego is just like your best friends: fun to play with, but can also hurt you quite a lot if they want to :)
Lego Mirror
Soap Display
Lego Computer Case
Lego Necklaces
Lots of creative stuff and great ideas, but I wish these lists would stop repeating stuff to make the list longer, i.e. Bow tie, fish tank...
Another cool way to use Lego with your own photo: https://sketchfab.com/models/650587e2c4ff42b282e9992cb3944a09 avatar500-...b6ba76.jpg 
Haha, so cool. I love the LEGO fish tank. http://www.smart-toys.info/best-lego-alternatives/
You teach a kid math by putting a ruler in his hand. Lego has nothing to do with math.
I love it! I also was inspire by LEGO and designed a hat baseball cap https://alldesignershit.com/collections/frontpage/products/ego-cap
The lamp shade was pretty cool, but I made an entire fully functional lamp.. Check it out on my ig https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ1Z7_FAXqJWeIwp3lwWmal366vbBn_JnrhozI0/
Nice and smart ideas, unfortunately they're too expensive to try down here in Peru. 😡
I really like everything they made , very amazing , they really used their inhalation!! I wouldn't mind trying to make the simple stuff . I know my grandson loves making stuff out of Legos.
That Lego wall idea? Each of those green sheets is approx $20, so 9x8x20 is a $1440 wall PLUS lego bricks. No... I'm good thanks.
why are there so many terrible puns here? do you know how many times i face palmed?
Lego is a collective noun, like water. To describe the parts of it, you say 'pieces of Lego' as Lego is the brand name of the whole thing.
These are cute, too! http://www.etsy.com/listing/117100137/lego-block-necklace-corner-drilled-your
I love these ideas , fun things for little kids and big kids... our Lego is coming out of storage!!
Lots of creative stuff and great ideas, but I wish these lists would stop repeating stuff to make the list longer, i.e. Bow tie, fish tank...
Another cool way to use Lego with your own photo: https://sketchfab.com/models/650587e2c4ff42b282e9992cb3944a09 avatar500-...b6ba76.jpg
Haha, so cool. I love the LEGO fish tank. http://www.smart-toys.info/best-lego-alternatives/
You teach a kid math by putting a ruler in his hand. Lego has nothing to do with math.
I love it! I also was inspire by LEGO and designed a hat baseball cap https://alldesignershit.com/collections/frontpage/products/ego-cap
The lamp shade was pretty cool, but I made an entire fully functional lamp.. Check it out on my ig https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ1Z7_FAXqJWeIwp3lwWmal366vbBn_JnrhozI0/
Nice and smart ideas, unfortunately they're too expensive to try down here in Peru. 😡
I really like everything they made , very amazing , they really used their inhalation!! I wouldn't mind trying to make the simple stuff . I know my grandson loves making stuff out of Legos.
That Lego wall idea? Each of those green sheets is approx $20, so 9x8x20 is a $1440 wall PLUS lego bricks. No... I'm good thanks.
why are there so many terrible puns here? do you know how many times i face palmed?
Lego is a collective noun, like water. To describe the parts of it, you say 'pieces of Lego' as Lego is the brand name of the whole thing.
These are cute, too! http://www.etsy.com/listing/117100137/lego-block-necklace-corner-drilled-your
I love these ideas , fun things for little kids and big kids... our Lego is coming out of storage!!
