Brick by Brick: 25 Unusual Lego Products

The folks at Lego knew about the trend of color blocking way before it was even a thing. As we spend this week celebrating color block in all of its many forms, we turn to the original color blocker: Lego! Here are 25 unusual Lego products, from ice cube trays to DIY cameras.

1. Build-On Brick Mug ($25): As you wait for your coffee to cool, build a teeny tiny world right on your desk. You can even trick out your mug and add wheels.

2. Lego Ice Bricks Tray ($10): Plain old rectangular ice cubes are totally out of style ;)

3. Wooden Legos (contact to order): How gorgeous are these? Who knew Legos could look so rustic?

4. Lego Brooch ($24): Geek chic at it’s most colorful. We love the pixelated look and would love to try making one of our own.

5. Lego Alarm Clock ($80): This nostalgic alarm clock would make a great desk accessory or nightstand decor. You can even stack it with the Lego Boombox!

6. Lego Water Bottle ($15): There’s definitely something a little twisted about taking off a Lego dude’s head to hydrate, but we like the playfulness of these funny water bottles.

7. Lego Lunch Box ($15): Bonus points if you can make your lunch look like a modern piece of artwork as well.

Propane Lego Head

Propane tanks do look like Lego heads! Such a genius move for adding a little pep to your barbecue. Just make sure your paint dries overnight before using. (via Instructables)

9. Lacie Brick Hard Drive ($86): Technically, Lacie isn’t making this anymore but you can find it via resellers on Amazon and eBay. It’s such a fun change-up to the typical hard drive, and multiple ones click together.

10. Lego Moleskine Notebooks ($10): We are on board with pretty much anything Moleskine does and this charming notebook is great for folks who like the play in 3D as well as on paper.

11. Lego Clutch ($260): That’s right. An entire clutch created out of legos! Though we like the pixelated look, we think this could look pretty darn chic in all black.

12. Darth Vader Lego Head Lamp ($18): The force will be with you, even on the darkest of nights :)

13. Stackable Silverware ($16): Get a little utility out of your love for Legos by adding these to your picnic basket.

14. Lego Ear Buds: Why these are not available anymore is beyond us, but we’ll include them on this list anyway. Maybe a DIY is in order?

15. Lego CD Boombox ($44): Now this is a serious throwback. It’s a Lego boombox, complete with a handle for rocking out like only your ’90s-loving self knows how.

16. Lego Luggage Tag ($10): Want to make your suitcase stand out from the crowd? Or at least the tag that identifies it?

17. Lego Silicone Notepad ($11): These gummy-like notebooks were inspired by Legos and come in just about every color. We love the idea of keeping them stacked together on a bookshelf.

DIY Lego Key Holder

There are actually TONS of DIY Lego goodies online, but we had to include this one because it looks like something you could actually buy! (via Minieco)

19. Lego Digital Camera ($50): We’ve featured this one before, and we’ll likely feature it again. We love the combo of old school building blocks with new school photo tech.

20. Lego! No! Print ($30): How cute is this? Bookmark for Valentine’s Day, or any occasion where you want to get your special someone a funny print.

Taxidermy Lego Kits

Lego Vine!

22. Lego Men Soap Set ($6): These adorable soaps would make great stocking stuffers for kids and adults alike.

Lego Pull Piñata

This has to be the perfect piñata for the little ones. It would be doubly cute if you threw in a few Lego characters as well. (via Delia Creates)

24. Lego People Ice Cube Tray ($9): Lego people in ice cube form. I smell a Lego-themed jello shot in the works… ;)

25. Lego Brick Ring ($5): Time for a little retro geekery! Yes, this is begging for a DIY but at $5 a pop we can’t resist snatching up a few Lego rings in our favorite bright hues.

A new month means plenty of new Netflix shows to watch. And boy oh boy is April a great month for TV! Netflix literally has something for every kind of TV lover this month. The final season of You, medical dramaPulse, and the romantic Western Ransom Canyon for anyone who's already missing 1923.

Here are the 9 best shows on Netflix in April 2025.

1. Black Mirror season 7 — On Netflix April 10, 2025

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Black Mirror is finally back and the new episodes promise to be just as crazy as the stories everyone's already obsessed with — including a sequel to "USS Callister."

Black Mirror season 7 premieres April 10 and stars Peter Capaldi, Paul Giamatti, Jimmi Simpson, Michele Austin, Harriet Walter, Rashida Jones, Tracee Ellis Ross, Will Poulter, Chris O'Dowd, Billy Magnussen, Cristin Milioti, Osy Ikhile, Asim Chaudhry, Issa Rae, Awkwafina, Siena Kelly, Patsy Ferran, Emma Corrin, Ben Bailey Smith, Paul G Raymond, Rosy McEwen, Lewis Gribben, Milanka Brooks, Michael Workeye, Amber Grappy, James Nelson Joyce, Josh Finan, and Jay Simpson.

2. Ransom Canyon — On Netflix April 17, 2025

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Three ranching families intersect in Ransom Canyon, which has all my favorite things: romance, drama, and horses. Not to mention the incredible cast!

Ransom Canyon premieres April 17 and stars Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Garrett Wareing, Andrew Liner, Jennifer Ens, Niko Guardado, Casey W. Johnson, Philip Winchester, Kate Burton, Brett Cullen, Tatanka Means, Jaren Robledo, Justin Johnson Cortez, and Kenneth Miller.

3. Stranger Things: The First Shadow — On Netflix April 22, 2025

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While we all wait for Stranger Things 5 this year, tune into this prequel stage adaptation, which follows the Creel family in 1959 Hawkins.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow premieres April 22 and stars Louis McCartney, Rosie Benton, Alex Breaux, Andrew Hovelson, Alison Jaye, T.R. Knight, Gabrielle Nevaeh, and Burke Swanson.

4. Battle Camp — On Netflix April 23, 2025

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All your favorite Netflix reality stars are competing in one giant reality competition — and their time is determined by a random, giant spinning wheel. And whoever becomes Netflix's ultimate reality competitor wins $250,000!

Battle Camp premieres April 23 and stars cast members from Love Is Blind, The Circle, Perfect Match, and even more Netflix shows.

5. You season 5 — On Netflix April 24, 2025

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Joe is back for one last season of You — and this time, he promises it "is the last time" he's going to be tested by love. Yikes.

You season 5 premieres April 24 and stars Penn Badgley, Madeline Brewer, Anna Camp, Charlotte Richie, and Griffin Matthews.

6. Love On The Spectrum season 3 — On Netflix Now

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This Netflix show follows a group of people on the autism spectrum as they navigate love and dating. And the series is so good, it's already Emmy-winning!

Love On The Spectrum season 3 premiered April 2 and stars Abbey, Madison, Adan, Connor, Dani, David, James, Madison, Pari, and Tanner.

7. Pulse — On Netflix Now

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3rd year resident Danny Simms steps into leadership when Chief Resident Xander Phillips is suspended...right as a hurricane locks the hospital down. And all the secrets about Danny and Xander's relationship definitely aren't helping.

Pulse premiered April 3 and stars Willia Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, Justina Machado, Jack Bannon, Jessie T. Usher, Jessy Yates, Chelsea Muirhead, Daniela Nieves, Néstor Carbonell, Jessica Rothe, Santiago Segura, Ash Santos, and Arturo Del Puerto.

8. Adolescence — On Netflix Now

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13-year-old Jamie Miller becomes a suspect in one of his classmate's murders in this Netflix show. But the fact each episode is done in one shot is most shocking for a lot of viewers.

Adolescence stars Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, and Erin Doherty.

9. Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer — On Netflix Now

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Sex workers in New York City and Long Island had been disappearing when female remains were discovered in 2010. But questions remained until 2023, when corruption within the police force came to light.

Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer is on Netflix now and is directed by Liz Garbus.

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We've been teasing news surrounding Emily Henry's newest book Great Big Beautiful Lifesince last year partly because her enthusiasm made us want to learn everything we can about it. Fortunately, we're not the only ones because Cosmopolitan just shared an exclusive excerpt from its pages!

All it's doing is making us want to do is watch two writers fall in love while they unravel the enigma of the personality they may get a chance to profile. Ready to feel your heart racing as you get a glimpse of their personalities?

Scroll to read the thrilling excerpt from Great Big Beautiful Life!

Here's A Preview Of The 'Great Big Beautiful Life' Excerpt

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The excerpt starts off with Alice's POV as she's assessing Hayden's aloof nature. She says, "He can’t be as bad as he seems. And even if he is, it’s not like we’ll be spending time together," as they make their way to the Grande Lucia Resort they'll be lodging at (via Cosmopolitan).

There's an air of excitement surrounding Alice, but Hayden appears like he could care less about her enthusiasm based on these lines: "I glide back onto the mostly empty four-lane road that connects the mainland and Little Crescent and slow to a stop at a red light. Hayden’s in the next car over. He notices me too. I wave. He frowns."


While he does eventually talk to her, it's not like he's looking to be besties with his competition. From gruffly offering Alice a choice of days to interview Margaret Ives to lamenting the fact her hotel room is right next to his, Hayden doesn't seem like the kind of writer who's looking to be distracted. It could have everything to do with him feeling like he was "strung along for a month before even finding out" he and Alice would be in competition to secure the position of writing Margaret's biography.

It's apparent Alice Scott and Hayden Anderson aren't on friendly terms towards the beginning of Great Big Beautiful Life, but the excerpt Cosmopolitan's obtained paints a vivid picture of their enemies-to-lovers troupe. Though it's one of the most familiar book trends, Emily Henry refreshes it by adding the element of surprise to the novel's undertones. Lurking the two writers interactions with each other and the elusive Margaret Ives are hidden secrets that are ready to burst at their seams.

Listen To The 'Great Big Beautiful Life' Excerpt

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Hearing the excerpt aloud is making us even more anxious to stop everything to read Great Big Beautiful Life. Between us, we won't be surprised if this book's tapped for a movie adaptation too!

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A big ol’ Bavarian pretzel is the center of a massive buzz among Aldi shoppers right now. Fans across the internet cannot stop raving about the $7 frozen find, and many say it’s a total 10/10. Since we’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest groceries, we just had to share this one that carb lovers can’t afford to miss.

Scroll on to discover the frozen snack Aldi fans are simply obsessed with!

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The frozen find in question is the Bavarian Beast Pretzelfrom Milwaukee Pretzel Company. Described as the “perfect appetizer for gatherings,” this snack is crafted using a traditional German recipe. It’s also free from preservatives, artificial ingredients, and added sugars.

The best part about it, though? The fact that it’s huge. It easily feeds 3-6 people!

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Soft pretzels are one of those foods that’s hard to hate. When you’ve got a luscious, bready twist covered in chunky salt, how could you possibly go wrong? Knowing this, it’s no surprise that Aldi fans had a hoot with the Bavarian Beast Pretzel once it hit shelves.

“This monster was delicious!!” one Reddit user commentedin r/Aldi. “It took my boyfriend and I two days to eat it and we enjoyed every bite. 😂”

“Had to buy another one,” another person said. “It’s pretty damn good for $6.99.”

“100% top five things we've ever gotten from Aldi,” one more Redditor announced.

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Compared to the classic Super Pretzel (AKA a freezer mainstay of our childhoods), shoppers say this Aldi version is “superior” and the difference between the two is “night and day.” It comes together super quick in the oven, too.

Shoppers are prepping their pretzels with everything from honey butter and bacon grease to cinnamon-sugar and homemade beer cheese – yum!

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With plenty of users saying their stores were sold out of the Bavarian Beast Pretzel, you should absolutely stock up if you’re interested in trying it for yourself. As one Aldi shopper warned: “Grab multiple if they have any left!”

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