{"id":127165,"date":"2018-11-21T22:40:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T22:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.georgianewsdesk.com\/news\/story\/127165\/magnetic-legocompatible-accessory-gets-blocks-off-floors.html"},"modified":"2018-11-21T22:40:14","modified_gmt":"2018-11-21T22:40:14","slug":"magnetic-legocompatible-accessory-gets-blocks-off-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.honolulunewsnow.com\/news\/story\/127165\/magnetic-legocompatible-accessory-gets-blocks-off-floors.html","title":{"rendered":"Magnetic LEGO\u00ae-Compatible Accessory Gets Blocks Off Floors"},"content":{"rendered":"
Interest for Mbriks\u2122 magnetic blocks continues to grow on Kickstarter <\/div>\n

New York, NY –<\/strong> Mbriks™<\/a>, the multi-directionally magnetic, LEGO®-compatible blocks that support LEGO® creations on walls (and other unexpected surfaces), passed the 100% funded mark on Kickstarter today. <\/p>\n

The patent-pending blocks, which can “stick” via any side to magnetically receptive surfaces while simultaneously lifting LEGO® creations, are the brainchild of Evan Grove, a New York City resident and father of two.  “City dwellers everywhere can commiserate with the lack of space to display LEGO® creations,” Evan says, “Being able to display what you build on walls without resorting to glue or tape is a real gamechanger.”<\/p>\n

In addition to your fridge door, Mbriks are recommended for use with magnetic chalkboards, dry-erase boards, and picture frames outfitted with metallic inserts (also available through the Kickstarter).  The benefits of using a frame are clear; artwork can be placed above the metallic surface, providing a 2D background for the 3D creations placed on top.<\/p>\n

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Teachers, parents, and avid LEGO® fans alike might be drawn to Mbriks™ for different reasons.  For teachers, Mbriks™ offer an introduction to S.T.E.A.M concepts (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math), as students must consider gravitational, magnetic, and frictional forces when designing for wall display. <\/p>\n

Parents may appreciate getting their floors and tabletops back; while AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO®) might welcome the opportunity to extend their elaborate LEGO® scenes up the walls.  “LEGO®s have been one of the world’s favorite toys for generations,” Evan adds, “with Mbriks™, my hope is to create new ways to display new creations on new surfaces.”<\/p>\n

Mbriks™ (recommended for ages 8+), are available for pre-order<\/a> through Kickstarter starting at $12, with display surface combo packs starting at $25.  The Kickstarter campaign <\/a>must hit its funding goal of $12,800 by 4:30pm on Black Friday or else all pledges will be returned.  Anyone looking to see Mbriks™ in the wild can do so at Cafe Buunni in Manhattan (213 Pinehurst ave, New York 10033), while those outside the city will have to settle for the images on Kickstarter<\/a> and the campaign’s Instagram feed<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> Mbriks
Contact Person:<\/strong> Evan Grove
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/mbriksbuilder\/mbrikstm-display-lego-blocks-on-walls-with-magneti\/posts\/2349162<\/a><\/p>\n

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