I built a working gumball vending machine entirely out of LEGO bricks. It takes real coins and gives out real candy. No motors, no tricks — just LEGO and clever design. Watch to see how it works!

A professional writer with an enduring love for video games, tabletop games, board games, manga, anime, and anything offering a fun, adventure-filled escape into another world. Playing various types ...

But some sets go beyond just depicting things from pop culture or our own world. Some sets actually function, actually do something. The LEGO Minifigure Vending Machine is one such set, and it’s ...