Can You Identify These Upstate New York Icons Made of LEGO?
For nearly 100 years, LEGO has transfixed both kids and adults across the world. Now, one local resident is taking their creativity to another level by honoring some very special landmarks in upstate New York.
Over the years, the LEGO brand has expanded far beyond bricks, with LEGOLAND parks opening across the globe (including here in the Hudson Valley) and collaborations with partners ranging from local breweries (below) to famous online games. Still, building remains at its core.
Custom LEGO Builds in New York
While most average LEGO fans are familiar with the common pre-made brick sets that allow builders to create whatever is pictured on the box, advanced LEGO lovers take things a bit further with custom builds.
Upstate New York LEGO Builder Recreates Classic Icons
One such enthusiast, who goes by the Instagram handle brick_lizard, has been creating LEGO builds that honor one of upstate New York's largest cities, Rochester, NY. One of their most popular projects focuses on their school, Rochester Institute of Technology (below).
Rochester Institute of Technology Mascot Made with LEGO
A closer inspection of the build reveals some creative choices for the iconic tiger, including using what looks like swords and other LEGO weapons as its whiskers. The comment section was full of proud Rochester residents and graduates.
Rochester Residents React to LEGO RIT Creation
"This feels like the most RIT thing ever. Love it", said one fan. "As both a Rochester native and the parent of a current RIT second year, this is amazing!", applauded another. Luckily, brick_lizard's builds didn't stop with just one Rochester icon.
Recreating Iconic Rochester, NY Landmarks with LEGO
To show even more love to their hometown of Rochester, brick_lizard has created a series of LEGO builds honoring iconic city architecture ranging from Kodak Tower (above) to the Frederick Douglass-Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge (below). Soon, you can see these creations in person.
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Brick Universe LEGO Convention Coming to Rochester, NY
"If you are in the Rochester area, please consider coming to see my work and that of many other local artists at @brickuniverseofficial on April 26th-27th!", brick_lizard shared on Instagram. The event is a touring celebration of LEGO lovers coming to Minett Hall at the Dome Arena in Rochester.
New York LEGO creativity seems to have no end. Check out another enthusiast's project below - recreating the Hudson Valley's favorite convenience store!
Upstate NY Creator Builds a LEGO Replica of Stewart's Shops
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Gallery Credit: Dave Roberts
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