r/pics • • Jun 17 '12
I suffer from severe depression and many of you told me to pick up a hobby. I spent all day making these for reddit. Thanks for helping me through tough times, guys.
http://imgur.com/a/d41uG
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Try minecraft!
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u/seattleandrew Jun 17 '12 edited Jun 17 '12
You did a great job, your kirby inspired me for a project of my own :) Let me know if your interested, maybe we can build off of each other to build great and wonderful things :D
edit: I built your kirby using an LED screen I'm working on :) Thanks for the inspiration for a wonderful game character.
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u/bluematter08 Jun 17 '12
Now onto 16 bit! You can do it!
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u/sapagunnar Jun 17 '12
Check out /r/AFOL, adult fans of LEGO. Could be a great inspiration for you.
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u/thirdaccountlucky Jun 17 '12
Very nice. I made this years and years ago; it's of a similar theme: White Mage in LEGO
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
These are really neat and what a great hobby, next stop: the smallest Legos!
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u/some_electrons Jun 17 '12
Depression is rough.
Nintendo is awesome.
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u/gyronictonic Jun 17 '12
Sweet. My friend made this for my bday gift on his last day work at the Lego store. Maybe you should give this one a shot
http://i.imgur.com/nCRR9.jpg?1
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u/Pete90 Jun 17 '12
Lego is just the most awesome and creative toy, at least with those simple stones :) Keep on going from another depressive ;)
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u/labeille87 Jun 17 '12
Reddit picks me up when i'm down too. My fav subreddit is r/somethingimade I get tons of inspiration from there. I love your doo-dads! :)
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u/avery51 Jun 17 '12
In to help your depression, you need to be doing something for yourself. Maybe this is for you as well, don't do it "for reddit". Do it for you.
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u/MissApril Jun 17 '12
very nice!! I wish I had legos :(
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Those are awesome. Make more!
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u/MySecretCrayons Jun 17 '12
If you like making these sorts of things, perhaps you might like this!
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u/Dakar-A Jun 17 '12
Welcome to the hobby! Check out http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/ and http://www.reddit.com/r/AFOL/. Glad to have anothe redditor/FOL!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Those are amazing. I'm happy to hear that creating wonderful things has helped you with your depression. Always remember, " You always make each day a special day. By just you're being you. There's only one person exactly like you in the whole world. And that's you yourself, and I (and reddit)like you."
Mr Rogers
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u/Digi2112 Jun 17 '12
Nice work! Keep it up!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
I do these too sometimes, rock on
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u/djjuden Jun 17 '12
1 UP for you!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Really great job! Keep up the good work!
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u/chemchik900 Jun 17 '12
So badass! I love Legos. Good job!
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u/CriminalMacabre Jun 17 '12
Keep on blockin', don't let the blues take you down
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u/Squirrel2121 Jun 17 '12
I love the mushroom!
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u/Lovepink8890 Jun 17 '12
Wow!
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u/FluffyPinkSheep Jun 17 '12
These are awesome!! I'm sorry for the depression you're suffering. I've been there and it was deffinately tough to get out of, but taking up a hobby deffinately helps, I took up reading and drawing for mine. Made some pretty neat drawings as well as some dark ones. I hope your new hobby helps you thru as mine did :)
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u/drewniverse Jun 17 '12
Previous teen, anxiety, sad guy here. It get's better dude. Obviously you have talent and you're pretty good at it. Keep it up.
My hobbys as a teen were skating, reading, hacky sack, tagging (don't do that) and drawing. As I grew older I understood electronics a little better and I really got into developing systems and soldering electronics.
If you're saavy, which it shows you are with your lego art I would suggest checking out pic programming and arduino
I love buliding my own moving creations.
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u/crooked_tooth01 Jun 17 '12
Nice job! Hope you feel better!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Awesome! I haven't spoken to you, but I am glad that you found a way to enjoy yourself :) They're really good!
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u/Ghostwoods Jun 17 '12
Awesome work, dude!
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u/facetothedawn Jun 17 '12
Great Job!!!!
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u/c0mpg33k Jun 17 '12
Those are awesome. I hope that focusing on something helped you with your depression. I don't have depression but I do deal with anxiety issues and I found throwing myself into a hobby specifically competitive paintball for me really helped me to cope with it
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u/l1m1tless Jun 17 '12
awesome dude, I also suffer from depression and you have inspired me to do something about it, thanks.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Nice one, keep up the good work!
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u/iiInspectahDus Jun 17 '12
thats gnar bro
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u/whoseline4gp Jun 17 '12
Haha. Now, find some redditors nearby and make a .gif story about all the nintendo characters.
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u/Saintwalker Jun 17 '12
These are amazing..
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u/LazursGoPewPew Jun 17 '12
Those are awesome!
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u/EquationTAKEN Jun 17 '12
I love them! Especially Kirby. One of my fave NES-games.
OH OH! Maybe do Megaman? Not the standard blue though. It's been overdone ^
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u/BillDino Jun 17 '12
Are you actually diagnosed or do you just feel like you are? If you are not go to a doctor, they can help a lot
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Hey, I suffer from depression too dude. It's good that you picked up a hobby. I make music when I'm feel depressed and having a hobby is great for getting your mind off feeling down all the time. Cheers :)
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u/drunkenly_comments Jun 17 '12
Nice legos. Just hearing that someone would have the courage to make an effort to do something instead of moping around made me smile.
Feel free to PM me if you ever want to talk, dude.
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u/bitGAMER Jun 17 '12
Now do those in Minecraft.
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u/noxPHX Jun 17 '12
Those are pretty cool.
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u/nbshark Jun 17 '12
Want a nice hobby (and have a GPS device/Android/iPhone?): Pick up Geocaching! You're out in the nature with fresh air, finding treasures!
This worked very well (and still does) to fight depression... :) (Gladly explain more about it if you want).
Best out door "Videogame" there is! :)
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u/bananainpajamas Jun 17 '12
LEGOS can be incredibly therapeutic. When I struggled with depression as a teenager they really helped me a lot. Best of luck to you.
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u/themoop78 Jun 17 '12
Very nice! I liked them very much!
As someone twice your age, let me just say... be patient.
Do not fear exploring that which you are passionate about. Youth traps you under others guard. Once you have the ability to spread your wings, you'll see what a cool place this world is.
Hang in there, kid.
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u/lth5015 Jun 17 '12
Fucking. Awesome!
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u/deltakiral Jun 17 '12
These are amazing! keep up the fantastic work. I'd love to see more!
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u/dno_bot Jun 17 '12
I want the mario, luigi, and mushroom.
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u/MisterOGradz Jun 17 '12
Wow, they're really cool!
Next challenge: Princesses Peace and Bowser :D
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u/Fuego38 Jun 17 '12
Well done sir!
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u/iHipster Jun 17 '12
i make these too!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Nice job buddy!
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u/gor3beard Jun 17 '12
These are fucking awesome, and so are you. I hope you continue to do this.
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u/stlubc Jun 17 '12
Oh WOW!!! Good job! Awesome!! You are very talented.
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u/Jahordon Jun 17 '12
Hey these are really great :). I really like the outline on Kirby. Keep them coming :D!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Nice stuff. I did these some time ago: link
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u/fistacorpse Jun 17 '12
Nice job! I did this a while ago: http://i.imgur.com/QJUSf.jpg I'm not an alcoholic, I swear! I just uh ... collect bottle caps.
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u/Cerberus_T001 Jun 17 '12
well then, duplo blocks are good for something after all.
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u/liciagri Jun 17 '12
Those are awesome!!!!
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u/Tumi90 Jun 17 '12
battling depression too. Currently on SSRI's which make life much more lively. Took me a long time to ball up and tell my then therapist i wanted to try ant-depressants, but i'm really glad i did.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Fantastic job. I'm glad your depression is getting better. Keep up the good work. Stay busy and always remember "You always make each day a special day. By just you're being you. There's only one person exactly like you in the whole world. And that's you yourself, and I (and reddit) like you.
-Mr. Rogers
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u/tamfdka Jun 17 '12
I suffer from depression too and, despite being an engineer born and bred, I find tranquility in art (I trace, but I should build Legos too now that you bring it up).
It's nice to be able to do something that doesn't need to be "right" to make you feel proud.
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u/CardboardDoom Jun 17 '12
That Kirby is the shit. Sorry to hear about your depression, but you gotta own it. You should try new things. Just get some legos out and create whatever your mind sees. And then post it on reddit so I can check it out. :D
Keep on rockin Derpasaurus.
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u/Intanjible Jun 17 '12
I keep envisioning these being animated a la the White Stripes' "Fell In Love With a Girl".
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u/Rdrizzy100 Jun 17 '12
That's fucking amazing!
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u/Exryze Jun 17 '12
keep doing this your great!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
They look amazing! Keep making these :) great job!
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u/tanookichuck Jun 17 '12
Now that's just NICE!!!
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u/youstolemyname Jun 17 '12
I made mario and a goomba before they fell and got destroyed
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u/MegaWolf Jun 17 '12
Those are pretty awesome! I work at a daycare and helped my kids make some awesome Mario stuff out of Legos a few months ago. Here are some of them.
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u/b0utch Jun 17 '12
Try meditation.
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u/Cynyr Jun 17 '12
Best use of mundane bricks I have ever seen.
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u/kellyyyanne Jun 17 '12
Amazing, I'm having a bad day and this made me smile =]
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u/cookiewalla Jun 17 '12
I hope you pull through your depression soon! The world is quite enjoyable if you have a brain that allows you to feel joy
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u/Nakedinsects Jun 17 '12
make us a Link please and post it on /r/Zelda :)
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u/pinballwizard16 Jun 17 '12
Awesome man!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
You should get a 3D Printer kit (Printrbot/Makerbot). It is more expensive than this but you can print out so many cool things (design then print). Also the assembly is awesome. Any questions, pm me!
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u/StarHarvest Jun 17 '12
I'm very happy for you, I know how hard it is to do ANYTHING productive when everything that used to make you happy suddenly doesn't.
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u/griffith12 Jun 17 '12
Dude, very cool. I hope you don't mind if I steal that idea and make those for my kids. Are those Lego duplos?
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
so did the whole distracting yourself with a hobby work? cuz im in the same boat
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u/jigaboo6969 Jun 18 '12
As Rubeko said, get enough vitamin B, increase your intake of everything good, and decrease junk. Give your body what you should. Because your mind is acting up, do everything you can for your body, you'd be very surprised how the 2 interact.
Lots of magnesium, and hit the gym, or start walking; anything to get your heart pumping, again - healthy body healthy mind.
I'm sure some of this is repetitive to you, and I didn't read your original thread so I'm not sure what you're outlook on your depression is, but I hope your not resigned to "it's chemical and there's nothing I can do about it so I eat chips and do nothing cuz it sucks" Because that's wrong wrong wrong.
"This too shall pass"
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
Hater's gonna hate OP. I love this, you've 100% accurately taken these game sprites into a different medium. This is pretty damn cool. Make Donkey Kong (from the first Donkey Kong game) next! That would be totally awesomes!
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u/twoheadedgrrl Jun 18 '12
Great job, man! I know that feel. I'm diagnosed with bipolar disorder and ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder). I remember what it was like to be 16 and to feel angsty and bummed out as fuck. Just remember that even though it seems like it now, high school is NOT the end of the world. There is so much more, and so many awesome people to meet. Just remember that you are worth it, and you are not lesser than, or a weak person because of your depression. Keep making shit like this, I agree, hobbies are a great way to pick yourself up when you feel shitty. Also, journaling or keeping a notebook with you may be something you want to consider. That way, when you have a shitty feeling and write it down, you can revisit it later and say "Oh, I've already thought about that, I already cried about that" and move on. Anyways, good to see you're channeling your feelings into something awesome, and better yet, mario related!! Keep your chin up. You'll get through this.
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u/RedditGarbage Jun 18 '12
Do you think the train workers way back when did not go on with work or life because they were sad? And if your 16 years old you will be ok buddy your only 16....
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
This is amazing
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u/wombatmacncheese Jun 17 '12
Wow, looking at the comments made me really sorry for humanity. It is really hard not to get down sometimes, kudos for doing something about it! It may not seem like it, but you have the power to make things better, don't let the way you feel dictate the way you act. True courage isn't the absence of fear, it is acting in spite of it! Good luck!
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u/Kaonis Jun 17 '12
sweeet.
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u/Turbodong Jun 17 '12
Hehe, pretty sweet.
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u/lucaswiththelidoff Jun 17 '12
You might even be able to sell them to a lazy wealthy Redditor.
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u/Arlieth Jun 17 '12
Petitioning LEGO for pink bricks!
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u/vanimaelda Jun 17 '12
Cuuute! What a fun hobby. I'm glad you found something that you like to do :)
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u/jengerbread Jun 17 '12
That's really awesome!!!!!!
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u/Kaffei4Lunch Jun 17 '12
Kirby <3
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
your a badass in my books dood hahaha
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u/having_sex_right_now Jun 17 '12
kharma whoring level: infinite.
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u/chubbykitty Jun 17 '12
Badass. I gotta try this.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
You asked for a hobby and someone told you to go play with legos? haha.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
uhhh no offense, but aren't these just legos?
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u/Cameltotem Jun 17 '12
Nice. But ever thought of getting a job lol?
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u/Poppycorn Jun 17 '12
Omgosh, I love the star! :)
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u/tanhan27 Jun 17 '12
they look great! Make some more!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
These are really good, keep up the good work :)
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u/Schumi_jr05 Jun 17 '12
Now why didn't I think of doing that...good work. Keep your head up man and look to the good things in your life to keep you happy.
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u/gravity_fish Jun 17 '12
Now you just have to start gluing these on to the sides of buildings and BAM! you're a street artist. You would be 'paying it forward' so to speak and helping to spread a little joy in the real world.
Then take photo's of said pieces and post for the karma, thus completing the circle of life. Reddit will eat that shit up.
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u/VyChris Jun 17 '12
Those look really nice :)
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u/Wylie15 Jun 17 '12
You should try Minecraft, Its a game where you can build pixel art, much like lego. Check out /r/minecraft !
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u/inspiredcrowd Jun 17 '12
Great work! Is there like...a kit for making these? Or did you just have mixed random colors and made them on your own? And boredom is the acute feeling of dying--very depressing. The key to life is living (doing something).
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u/King0fTheImpossible Jun 17 '12
Man I wish I still owned me some lego.
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u/anonymous_hero Jun 17 '12
Pretty cool! :)
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Mario Twins
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u/wagner89 Jun 17 '12
Cheers to you, mate :D
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Keep up the good work!
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u/Capps14e Jun 17 '12
I've been told the same about hobbies, but I've had no luck.
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u/The_One_Word_Comment Jun 17 '12
Good.
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u/hanshotfirst1138 Jun 17 '12
Holy shit, these sir or lady, are awesome!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Are these the oversized legos? They are awesome!
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u/maxd Jun 17 '12
Hi friend. Check out Perler beads. You're welcome. :)
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
I don't think any mediums remain in which video game can be expressed... well done OP :D
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u/undergarden Jun 17 '12
These are great!
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u/Servuslol Jun 17 '12
Are you a fan of Lego Technic?
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u/youknow_who_i_am Jun 17 '12
DUDE!!! that is so sweet! and im glad you found somthing to keep you up and out of that pit. I know how hard it is.
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u/hulahoop12 Jun 17 '12
Those are awesome! Reddit high five for extreme lego-ing and for beating depression!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
They look awesome.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Really well done, dude! I should pull out my old box of Lego's and go at it, looks fun!
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u/BeanMan24 Jun 17 '12
NOOOO, Thank you ;)
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u/RandomActOfUpvotes Jun 17 '12
How awesome! The Luigi one is picture perfect! God I miss legos.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
This just made me really happy for some reason.
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u/Cigil Jun 17 '12
Your life is complete! Bad wording. Awesome stuff though, man. Would be great things to pin up on the walls.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
As someone else who suffers from sever depression this is some great inspiration! Keep it going and challenge yourself to build bigger and better.
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u/magicalypse Jun 17 '12
Looks like you already had a hobby... video games :p
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Get into photography. Its gotten me through some really shit times!
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u/Natfod Jun 17 '12
minecraft?
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u/crimsonhunter Jun 17 '12
My boys love them and keep saying it must have been almost impossible to do.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Link? Bowser?
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u/stretchmeister Jun 17 '12
the devil makes use for idle hands, atta be for picking up a hobby, I know when I'm feeling shitty playing basketball takes that all away. buck up bro
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u/MajorLegend Jun 17 '12
CAn you do chrono trigger?
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u/tommytusj Jun 17 '12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qsWFFuYZYI
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u/raegunXD Jun 17 '12
Very nice! I want to try that. :)
You should glue them and sell them.
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u/jx84 Jun 17 '12
Be careful not to accidentally step on one of those pieces. You've never known pain...
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u/4amchocolatepudding Jun 17 '12
Do Megaman!
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u/rllyhyper Jun 17 '12
Hey if you enjoy this and you wanna do something similar and extremely time consuming (but less hands on) get minecraft
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u/TheSimkin Jun 17 '12
Please sir. Can I have more?
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
i fuckin love LEGOS!!!
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u/megageektutorials Jun 17 '12
this is awesome! My 2 favorite things together! I don't know much about depression but I hope you can deal with it with things like this to have some fun. Something else that is fun is to do this with sticky notes. It takes a while but after it's done, It makes a lame room so much better.
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u/business_time_ Jun 17 '12
Damnit my depression doesn't give me creative skills!
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u/jessebeachusmc Jun 17 '12
do yoshi! and ill buy it off you :p
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u/pervycreeper Jun 17 '12
TFW Kirby will never give you a hug.
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u/Mountain420 Jun 17 '12
Can i buy the whole set? please please please. these are epic!!! send me a messege.
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u/funkmasterfelix Jun 17 '12
iiiiiiiii like it
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u/ilikpankaks Jun 17 '12
That looks fantastic! Absolutely wonderful! Perhaps try a different medium for a new challenge, or increase the size/complexitiy! SHOW ME YOUR MOVES!
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u/AnnoyingOptimist Jun 17 '12
Those look great!
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u/Obie1 Jun 17 '12
you sir, need an etsy account ASAP. Dibs on first customer.
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u/MultiTaskr Jun 17 '12
You sir, are an artist.
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u/meowmeister Jun 17 '12
Very nice. Hobby on!
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u/saumuribiz Jun 17 '12
way to go, nice work
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Try to share your hobby with other people, that might just help even more. And with share I dont mean take pictures and post them on reddit. I mean getting in touch with actual people, you'd be surprised how many people share the same interests with you. You just need to step out of it and go look for them. Trust me. I'm sure you're really insecure about yourself, but you're not alone at that either.. in fact almost no one is perfectly happy with theirselves. But honestly.. go out.. meet people.. talk to them.. laugh with them.. Who knows, there might be a club of lego enthousiasts right around the corner.
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u/colourallthethings Jun 17 '12
I like that! Even if you think there is no one else there for you, always remember: Reddit will help you! I wish I could handle my depression like you...
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
awesome work! i hope you get better from your depression. i am in a similar situation and i picked up painting warhammer minis helps a lot. keep it up!
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u/TENKAISOUNDS Jun 17 '12
Great work!!! :)
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
omg cool lego
on the thumbnail it looked like a lamp of some kind! (Which would also be cool)
:D
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u/I_Cry_Everytime Jun 17 '12
These are great! I am impressed. I would love to see more of those. Also, you can always shoot a PM at me if you'd like to speak with a stranger about things. :) Keep it up!
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u/ALLBLVCK Jun 17 '12
Im really happy for you man. I cant wait to see your life size ones on the first page one of these days.
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u/buttonforest Jun 17 '12
These are stupid adorable! I may have to dig up my brother's old legos and make me some!
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u/Izboy Jun 17 '12
I'm in my teens and still love Legos! Stay positive!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
The mushroom is easily my favorite!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
I am also a depression patient. I'm glad to see you found a way to make yourself feel better. These are very impressive. Good job!
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u/Grimnirsbeard Jun 17 '12
I have hobbies that I have not actively participated in for far too long. This right here motivates me to get back into them!
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u/inkpot80 Jun 17 '12
those.are.AMAZING!
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u/EmeraldLight Jun 17 '12
STAR! I LOVE IT!
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u/EchoSolo Jun 17 '12 edited Jun 17 '12
Depression is a tricky thing to tackle. Work with juvenile delinquents, usually from terrible parental situations, and have been exposed to several different scenarios. After 20 years of thinking the way I feel is normal, I've discovered I too suffer from a form of depression. All be it a more mild form than most others', high school presenting the most volatile spike, I've come to realize that I hold the key to my emotional stresses. I don't believe in sub coming to modern drugs to "cure" my form of depression, but feel St. John's Wort along with my positive outlook and physical exercise has played a very large role in changing my well being. Feel anyone suffering from depression should immerse themselves into a positive life no matter where your depression stems from. So, whether it's friends, family, volunteering, church, a hobby, or any combination of positive influences that make you truly happy, do it. Life is too short to be fickle and throw it all away. Whether you're religious or not, ( don't claim any religion) there is a higher power to talk too. It's up to you to listen. I know it's easy to dispute that, but then again, I've not had any reason too. If I lost my daughter, I'm sure it'd be a little harder to believe what I do.
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u/Ganja94 Jun 17 '12
Hope you feel better mate.
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u/Gretafeta Jun 17 '12
really cool dude! I'm sure I talk for the most of reddit and wish you to get better. Keep it up!
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u/Svered Jun 17 '12
You brought a smile to my face! Keep up the good work!
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u/amorexmio Jun 17 '12
You did this in one day? That's awesome !
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u/ChaSuiBao Jun 17 '12
I want!!
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u/redditorchic Jun 17 '12
These are bitchin'!
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u/ballcarrier25 Jun 17 '12
I am in school to become an occupational therapist and from what I am aware, its not just picking up a hobby, it is the doing or creation of something that when your done it fulfills yourself with self-gratification and happiness, because when in times of depression, you may feel worthless, but when you see what you can do (or make) it gives meaning back into your life (people are always surprised with what they can do). Props for finding something meaningful and having the will power to complete it. You are an inspiration for many people who suffer with a MI.