It has been almost 30 years since the iMac G3 was announced and shipped with unique design elements, such as the translucent plastic case, that made it stand out against the competition. Despite being discontinued for years, there are some talented individuals out there who have re-created the machine, but with Lego parts. If you look at the latest images, it is truly a product to behold, but if you want to get your hands on one, it will take a certain number of votes to enter production.
The Lego version of the iMac G3 comprises 700 pieces, including a keyboard and that ‘hockey puck’ mouse
The concept was given life by creator’ terauma,’ who says that the entire set is made up of 700 parts, and when designing the iMac G3, he clearly wanted the replica to look nearly identical to the machine that was announced in 1998. However, the entire set is smaller than the actual product, which is unsurprising because if made with a 1:1 scale, it would take up a massive portion of your desk. If that was the case, why not purchase an actual iMac G3 instead?
As far as the attention to detail goes, terauma outfitted a miniature cathode ray tube, suggesting that this kind of thoughtfulness can only go into something you are incredibly passionate about. At the time of writing, the Lego version has already garnered 4,663 votes, and for the iMac G3 to actually be sold, it needs to have 5,000 votes in total. It should not be a difficult challenge to reach the aforementioned figure, but the real problem lies in getting the green light from Apple to actually put this piece into production.
Then again, LEGO will not proceed with this step unless it has set up a licensing agreement with the technology giant, as the latter holds multiple design and technology patents that prevent the unauthorized replication of this machine in any way, shape, or form.
News Source: Lego Ideas
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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