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The idea behind LEGO Ideas is brilliant. Step 1: Put a call out to LEGO builders to pitch and design their dream sets. Step 2: Have LEGO fans vote on their favorites. Step 3: Make the winning builds ...

Father’s Day is less than a week away, on Sunday, June 21, so if you haven’t already, it’s time to start gift shopping. Dads are notoriously difficult to shop for (the dad who “doesn’t want anything” ...