- A new concept Lego set has been aired
- It’s a model of the original iMac G3, and it looks very smart indeed
- It’s now under revision to become an official set, so keep your fingers crossed if you’re a nostalgic Apple fan
Ever wanted to build your own iMac? It’s a bit ambitious for anyone, but what you could do in the future is build the very first iMac that Apple debuted—albeit out of Lego bricks.
A new idea for a Lego set has surfaced and it’s a popular project, one that recreates the iMac G3, the very first all-in-one computer from Apple that appeared in 1998.
It consists of 700 pieces, and is currently being reviewed by the Lego gurus, who must decide whether it should go into production.
The idea was submitted via the Lego Ideas portal, where Lego fans can submit their own concept sets and hope they are voted popular and eventually reviewed and potentially picked up as an official Lego set.
Projects with 10,000 followers are considered for review, and the iMac G3 has gotten that many. Should a concept set end up being produced and sold by Lego, the creator will receive 1% of the net revenue.
Analysis: iMac nostalgia fix
This is a very clever Lego set and a faithful replica of the original all-in-one. As the creator notes, the cathode ray tube and card are present inside, which you can see through the translucent sides – and you get the peripherals too.
This is of course great fodder for nostalgia fans, and many people fondly remember this iMac. Not all, mind you, as our very own Lance Ulanoff recalled not understanding the fuss over the transparent all-in-one at the 25th anniversary of the iMac G3 not too long ago.
However, as Lance admits, it was a “commercial and consumer success at the exact time when Apple most desperately needed it” (when the company was floundering). It was also the first ‘i’ product for Apple, paving the way for the iPod, iPhone and iPad.
A lot of amazing concept sets reach the 10,000 backer mark and get reviewed by Lego, so this idea is still a long way from being realized – but it’s an impressive achievement to be considered for production.
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