An ode to LEGO

LEGO has long been one of my favorite companies. Sure, we all acknowledge that there is no pain worse than accidentally stepping on a lego in the dark, but they sure do a lot to make up for that :0D

Exhibit A: 
                

                                                
Sensei Wu approves.

Exhibit B: 

LEGO's customer service is really exemplary. Plus how can you deny the greatness of a product that clearly makes so many kids happy???!!! Well, now it also makes adults happy. Or at least this adult. 

To celebrate it's 55th anniversary, LEGO created 55 brian teaser posters featuring it's ubiquitous product. The posters reference stories, songs, films and are really fun. Here are a few of my favorites: 

You can view the entire list and answers over at Gizmodo.com.

Want an inside look at how those little nuggets of pleasure and pain are made? Check this video out.

A very happy birthday to LEGO!

-DBC