Many companies make products and accessories that resemble LEGO bricks. However few will create products from the perspective of a LEGO fan and make them actually useful not just for everyday use, but also for enhancing the LEGO building experience. Today I would like to show you such a product that I think you would really like; iPod and iPhone cases by TinkerBrick that can also enhance your LEGO creations! 🙂
TinkerBrick’s iPod and iPhone cases are not just another cute accessory to show off and protect your iPod or iPhone, although they will certainly do that. TinkerBrick cases make your device stand out in a crowd and combines the awesomeness of LEGO with Apple’s immaculate design.
But there is more! TinberBrick’s iPod and iPhone cases are in fact fully compatible with LEGO elements so you can incorporate them in your LEGO creations. TinkerBrick cases are designed to work in all LEGO dimensions: length, width, and height, so you can build with LEGO on top, below and around the case. The diagram below shows you what the dimensions are for the iPod 4g TinkerBrick case.
TinkerBrick’s iPod and iPhone cases can be built into existing LEGO kits or into your own creations. The possibilities are really unlimited! Here is a video showing off just some of the things you can do with your TinkerBrick enhanced iPhone or iPod. Check it out!
Isn’t that awesome? So many possibilities! For more ideas you can also check out TinkerBrick’s website and their Flickr Gallery. And if you would like to pick up a TinkerBrick case for your iPod or iPhone, you can pick them up on Amazon: BUY TINKERBRICK iPOD & iPHONE CASES
So what do you think? How do you like the iPhone and iPad cases by TinkerBrick? Do you have some great ideas on how you would incorporate them in your LEGO creations? Feel free to share your thoughts and ideas in the comment section below! 😉
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I didn’t watch the video, but the thing that immediately comes to mind is a TV screen that can a watched by your minifigures! If you have an iPad, a movie theater!
Oh, they don’t have ones for the iPad. 🙁
I think they are working on that. 😉
Man, I should get one of these! They are so cool!!! 😛
I’ve seen these before on amazon. I really want one, but there just a little to expensive for an ipod case. 😐
Hey Like I say you gotta think about the money and time that went into making it.
I saw these on Google. Neato! The only thing is…..I don’t have an iPod or iPhone. 😥 Hopefully sometime though.
neat0 indeed!!!!! when I was on vacation I saw all these cool iPhone cases and I thought ”why don’t they have cool iPod ones! wah!” now… heh, heh, heh… mu ha, ha, ha! (or as Lloyd would say it. moo ha, ha, ha! if you catch my drift. :D)
Or moooooooooooo ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaa! Give me all the candy or else I’ll unleash the dreaded Serpentine on you!
Or, moo oo oo oo waa aa aa! It’s important to be accurate (kidding). And those cases look really cool! I might just have to get one of those.
Need to get one for my iPod lol!
I only have an iPad…by the way, does anyone know that the achievements in the iOS Legends of Chima Speedorz game (for more info, see: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lego-legends-chima-speedorz/id582417365?mt=8) will award you with codes you can enter in the Chima website to redeem Chi points?
I wish lego thought of that!
❗ Please note (from what I’ve seen on Amazon) TinkerBrick does NOT have any cases for the IPOD 5G (the newest iPod). Some of you may not see that and will buy one and when you get it see it will not fit! But they do have one for the iphone 5! ❗
BTW Apple products is my hobby besides LEGO!
TinkerBrick’s owner actually personally contacted me to let me know they are working on it. 😉
Oh, and great to know you are an Apple-fan. I will keep that in mind in case i have questions! 😀
Don’t buy from Apple… It’s a wallet draining experience.
Trust me, their not. I have an iPad and iPod and their not! There products are a lot better. For example my aunt has the Samsung Galaxy S 3 and my dad has an iPhone. The iPhone is a lot better! 😛
And admin, I think you meant iPod & iPhone cases on the sentence below
And if you would like to pick up a TinkerBrick case for your iPad or iPhone, you can pick them up on Amazon: BUY TINKERBRICK _iPAD___ & iPHONE CASES
Thanks for pointing that out. I always mix up pods and pads. So lame names! Anyway, I fixed it. Thanks again! 😉
I know what you mean, but it’s simple like the iPad instead of the nexus! 😛 Apple keeps it simple!
admin, i think you’ll be interested to see this: http://shop.lego.com/en-US/LEGO-Belkin-Brand-iPhone-5-Case-Yellow-Red-5002678 its an official LEGO iphone case.
Nice! 😀
I have had the one from smallworks for a while and think it is great. I have the clear one for the iPhone 4.
It only has the studs on the back, but it makes for a much more streamlined case.
http://smallworks.com/
(I am not affiliated with smallworks in any way. I just think it is a quality product. )
Chester, thanks for sharing. 😉
Does anybody have any idea whether something like this would be a legal issue with Lego? I know the patent for the original brick has expired….
Thomas, if in doubt it is best to contact LEGO’s legal department. They are friendly folks and can help you out with questions in regards to licensing and other legal issues. Some products that are compatible with LEGO get a licensing agreement, which may come with the benefit of LEGO actually promoting/selling the product for you. Most of the accessories you see on LEGO’s website and in LEGO shops are made by third parties. And you can also sell LEGO compatible products that are not licensed by LEGO. In this case you just have to include the proper discplaimers, etc.
So I am assuming the patent on the actual brick ran out… That is why other companies can make compatible products?
Obviously they need to disclaim that these are not made by Lego.
Thomas, LEGO never owned the patent for the studs as they have also copied it from another company. So anybody can slap LEGO compatible studs on their products. That is why there are so many LEGO compatible construction toys and merchandise. 😉