How big can an inverted LEGO pyramid get?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
  • There is a lot to say about this video.
    1. It was created from the contents of 3+ hours of live streaming. You can also check out a super cut of the original live streams here: • Bending Bricks - EP1 -...
    2. Access to the original live streams is available to my patrons on Patreon ( / brickbending )
    3. The raw footage for this video had a number of issues because of #1 -- camera auto white balance, auto focus, and intermittent lag to name a few. All things considered I consider the final product here a huge win.
    4. A fantastic video editor did 99% of the heavy lifting on this video, and worked some serious magic with rough raw materials. Go check out Zeke at his channel: / @zekromzeke
    5. This build is 100% legal. Go figure.
    6. I hope you like orange.
    For more Brick Bending:
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    Build notes for the Inverted Pyramid
    - Piece count: 3666
    - Layers: 23
    - 2x3 inverted wedge bricks: 2444
    - 2x2 tiles: 1222
    - 21.5in X 22.5in (54.5cm X 57cm)
    - Weight: 9.8 lbs (4.44kg)
    Special Thanks to Patreon supporters: Beyond the Brick, TweekLW, and usujason
    #lego #brickbending #legoart
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  • @user-eo6wh1ky3o
    @user-eo6wh1ky3o 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +104

    Thanks!

    • @NotAU
      @NotAU 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

      PIN THIS DUDE

    • @BrickBending
      @BrickBending  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +52

      @user-eo6wh1ky3o thank you AGAIN! This is your second Super Thanks, and I'm very, very, very grateful. You can make a safe guess what I will spent this on. 😂🙏☺

    • @NotAU
      @NotAU 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      @@BrickBending Legos

    • @user-eo6wh1ky3o
      @user-eo6wh1ky3o 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      I will always support a fellow Lego playmate!!!

    • @jackthehacker05
      @jackthehacker05 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@NotAULEGO

  • @Mulakulu
    @Mulakulu 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +470

    You can't make a beacon out of copper blocks

    • @thefanfinfulo
      @thefanfinfulo 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +33

      I think it should tho, make copper just slightly more useful, but they rarely implement shit like that unfortunately

    • @ScoutThePurple7
      @ScoutThePurple7 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      lol

    • @Mulakulu
      @Mulakulu 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

      @@thefanfinfulo I think it'd be too cheap, but hey, Minecraft is already an unbalanced mess so idk

    • @thefanfinfulo
      @thefanfinfulo 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@Mulakulu that's true ngl, maybe make it have a weaker buff but it would be pretty useless altogether

    • @thebillyd00
      @thebillyd00 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ​@@Mulakuluis copper that much more common that iron? (I haven't played in years)

  • @JeepnHeel
    @JeepnHeel 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +226

    Thank you for always understanding the dire importance of "ok let's give it a quick spin"

  • @MegawackyMax
    @MegawackyMax 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +135

    I think this is the most legal build he's done so far. Well done!

    • @seav80
      @seav80 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Was looking for this comment.

    • @xxPenjoxx
      @xxPenjoxx 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I don't wholly understand the cut-offs. Is this a fully legal build?

    • @brandynpennington
      @brandynpennington 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      @@xxPenjoxxyes there’s no unnecessary tension on it

    • @AdamCourter
      @AdamCourter 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Yea, honestly disappointed by this channel. It's called brick BENDING. Jeez (I'm joking, love the video)

    • @tristanmitchell1242
      @tristanmitchell1242 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      ​@xxPenjoxx yeah, it is fully legal. A build is "illegal" if it bends or stresses pieces, like putting a plate between studs pushes the studs apart and this causes damage. This build is fully on the grid and all properly clicked together, and thus legal.

  • @whatiszay
    @whatiszay 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +81

    I tapped the screen to double check that the video was finishing up since the build was getting so big.
    The video was halfway.

  • @eu4um
    @eu4um 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +103

    I wanna see someone do a calculation of how many individual bricks it would take to make this the same size as the Pyramid of Giza, and at what point the bricks at the tip could collapse under the weight.

    • @robertrohrer8535
      @robertrohrer8535 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      Or if faced up how many brick till the bottom deformed from the weight

    • @staskuzmenko
      @staskuzmenko 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +76

      Well, we can assume that the first point of failure will be the very bottom 2x2 pad of bricks. The compressive strength of Lego is up to 4240 Newtons, or 432.6 kg. The description of this build says that there are 1222 "assemblies" of three pieces and that the entire thing is 4.44 kg, so each assembly is 3.63 g.
      As a result, a pyramid could have a maximum of 119064 assemblies without breaking.
      This pyramid uses the following sequence for the total number of assemblies per floor (shifted by one) OEIS A002623
      This tells us that the pyramid could have a maximum of 111 floors before the bottom brick gave out.

    • @adamoliver82
      @adamoliver82 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@staskuzmenko Nice work.

    • @polkopolopop
      @polkopolopop 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      ​@@staskuzmenko - Very interesting. What would it be if it was the right way up? The load would surely be much more spread?

    • @charlenemack7040
      @charlenemack7040 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      16,792,375,000,000

  • @drillerdev4624
    @drillerdev4624 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    I do like orange, but had it been dark grey, and with a proper background and lighting, it would have looked like a Tyrell Corporation building

  • @flummox3d
    @flummox3d 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +48

    < You/We wield the Gun/You >
    < The Board appoints you >
    < Congratulations, Director >

    • @michaeldebidart
      @michaeldebidart วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      A fellow cultured Control fan, nice

  • @LightWarriorK
    @LightWarriorK 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    I love this! But....
    The pyramid only buckled because it was spun. I don't think (at least it doesn't look like from the vid) it was the weight that did it, but the lateral force from the pyramid tipping over.
    While impractical to do, I think the true test would be how many blocks it takes to make the bottom layer buckle while stationary.

    • @BrickBending
      @BrickBending  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      Truth. If I secure more 2x3 inverted slopes I will continue the experiment.

    • @LightWarriorK
      @LightWarriorK 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@BrickBending Sweet!

    • @cowboybarbaryn1302
      @cowboybarbaryn1302 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The thing with pyramids is by nature of the design when you have the biggest side on the bottom, the shape does a really good job of dispersing the weight so it does a really good job of holding stable. I feel like if there’s a point where it buckles under its own weight that’ll actually be the plastic itself failing rather than the construction. But who knows

  • @kostasviper
    @kostasviper 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +40

    It feels like I asked you "How many of these orange pieces do you have??", and your answer was "Yes....".

  • @shadydaemon4178
    @shadydaemon4178 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    If anyone is wondering how the decision making mechanic in games like Fallout 4 or Skyrim looks like in a physical form, this is it.

    • @wandyrful
      @wandyrful วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      This is also a good example of executive pay packages and their comparison to average employee pay.

  • @matmil5
    @matmil5 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I love how eldritch it looks!

  • @kummer45
    @kummer45 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    He discovered parametric architecture without a computer. This makes him a true artist. He dedicated his ‘computer’ bending lego.

  • @dnr-vs1lk
    @dnr-vs1lk 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The view from the side reminded me of a Sierpinski triangle, and now I want to see how many permutations a proper Sierpinski triangle version could make it to. I’d guess it would only make it to three, since each permutation is more than double the size of the last and with bigger voids each time it would be less sturdy as well, but maybe the reduced weight would let it get bigger anyway.

  • @SeraphimKnight
    @SeraphimKnight 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Every time I watch one of these videos, I keep thinking this guy probably single-handedly spikes the prices of single pieces lol

  • @DrGoatens
    @DrGoatens 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    These videos are always so satisfying and relaxing.

  • @straybricks
    @straybricks 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m imagining how clean it would look if the tiles were 2x4 and covered all of the studs.

  • @Zippy_Zolton
    @Zippy_Zolton 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I wish this was 6 hours long

  • @vismaykedilaya1318
    @vismaykedilaya1318 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    the only thing that would make this more satisfying is if you used 2*4 tiles on the top of each "brick" instead of 2*2 tiles. otherwise, extremely relaxing and i love it. also, in a different color pattern, it kinda looks like a dystopian housing bloc like Blade-runner or 1984 or smth

  • @vladimirpain3942
    @vladimirpain3942 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "Lego click" is definitelly in top 10 most satisfying sounds.

  • @DarkVoidIII
    @DarkVoidIII 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    5:45 Either there's a weird lighting artifact, or some of the layers aren't properly pressed down. I figure it's the former, but if it were the latter, it would have altered the forces exerted on the subsequent layers of bricks a little. A little force in the wrong direction can make or break a build. I don't know if it's possible to make it completely sound structurally, but you did really well for a very big challenge you set yourself! Well done! 😁👍

  • @leonardhangonyi
    @leonardhangonyi 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love how he doesn't forget to play with the build properly.

  • @TheQuestioned
    @TheQuestioned 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is very impressive but now I’m curious if it’s possible to do the opposite with regular 2x3 slopes and make a giant octahedron

  • @Ultracity6060
    @Ultracity6060 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Imagine how stable this would be if you built it upside-down.

  • @gamez4evershorts193
    @gamez4evershorts193 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This guy is so good at building creations

  • @Ponk_80
    @Ponk_80 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You must be the most patient person on TH-cam. My brain would explode if I had to do the same thing a thousand times in a row.

  • @strawberrymilk9767
    @strawberrymilk9767 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I read the title as "How big can an introverted lego pyramid get"

  • @ellieban
    @ellieban 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    What about a 3D snake skin belt arrangement? That might keep it lighter and no less strong.

  • @hengelv
    @hengelv 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When he keeps adding layers I think “did he go on a shopping spree at Temu”

  • @user-eo6wh1ky3o
    @user-eo6wh1ky3o 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Just sent you a “thanks” from one Lego genius to another!!😊

    • @BrickBending
      @BrickBending  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Many, many thank yous my friend. 🙌

  • @darthcalebyt9526
    @darthcalebyt9526 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    imagine what a city would look like on this or a roman gladiator ring on top

  • @TarynBeeswax
    @TarynBeeswax 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would assume it could go infinitely given the tension doesn't tear apart any of the individual pieces

  • @maxoversteer
    @maxoversteer 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I sent the last half of the video wondering what it would look like if it was flipped over. Left with having to turn my phone upside down to find out.

  • @Caldoric
    @Caldoric 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Make a Sierpenski fractal out of this!

  • @broodrooster06
    @broodrooster06 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ninjaaaa, GOOOOOOOO

  • @randolflp8626
    @randolflp8626 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When it reached 5m of hight, could you make a part two?

  • @konignickerchen7265
    @konignickerchen7265 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If it ain't bending, it ain't trending.

  • @gorg7937
    @gorg7937 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The fractal

  • @liamfennell9728
    @liamfennell9728 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    does this work with twice the density of rows? meaning the 2x2’s are replaced with sets of inverted slopes

  • @jimcurt99
    @jimcurt99 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The people at the Lego store are like "you want HOW MANY? please repeat that"

  • @fo-ef8qo
    @fo-ef8qo 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i need lego to give me this set now

  • @lilllama6979
    @lilllama6979 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Cool

  • @Raadicality
    @Raadicality 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's a fractal

  • @ProactiveYellow
    @ProactiveYellow 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Now build it recursively so each layer is made out of copies of the previous

  • @MeriaDuck
    @MeriaDuck 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    No bricks were harmed ❤

  • @gamingborger
    @gamingborger 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    what do you do fer a living?
    this guy: i play with legos :)

  • @shaihulud4515
    @shaihulud4515 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Short answer: until it collapses under it's own weight.

  • @Paufranne
    @Paufranne 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    0:35 picnic table

  • @user-ce7ic1ze2u
    @user-ce7ic1ze2u 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Geez, how many total pieces??

  • @frecklechick1
    @frecklechick1 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have always wondered how much dose each vid cost?

  • @user-eo6wh1ky3o
    @user-eo6wh1ky3o 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    What does your bracelet signify?

    • @omatic_opulis9876
      @omatic_opulis9876 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      brick bending

    • @BrickBending
      @BrickBending  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      At this point I think my videos have had more views from being copied and uploaded elsewhere than from the original uploads, so the bracelet is essentially a watermark people can't remove.

  • @rabidcabbage7230
    @rabidcabbage7230 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👍

  • @amyshaw893
    @amyshaw893 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Ok but... Whats the answer? How big can you make it before it breaks?

    • @BrickBending
      @BrickBending  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      3666 pieces, if I'm spinning it. But it could be larger--a story for another video.

  • @zak6933
    @zak6933 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How is this inverted?

  • @nyekomimi
    @nyekomimi 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Question: Can it get more stable by adding 1x2 tiles as reinforcement?

    • @BrickBending
      @BrickBending  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      If I used 2x4 tiles it would definitely be stronger, although the look of the top layer wouldn't be as interesting.

    • @nyekomimi
      @nyekomimi 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BrickBending TYVM for reply! Tho I was thinking using secondary color in 1x2 tiles on each side instead

    • @BrickBending
      @BrickBending  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@nyekomimi That would also be a very interesting look.

  • @TheCompleteMental
    @TheCompleteMental 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Someone stop him, he's a madman

  • @Anonymous-bk9xy
    @Anonymous-bk9xy 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Las Vegas Pyramid?

  • @kaitodieweipfeife7213
    @kaitodieweipfeife7213 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am sad that he did not turn it around to let it look like an actual pyramid for one moment :(

  • @KYLEandALEX
    @KYLEandALEX 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i've always wonderd if these lego build chanels are sponsored by lego or have an obscene amount of money

  • @BobBob-jy9ue
    @BobBob-jy9ue 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How many bricks?

  • @aaaleland9316
    @aaaleland9316 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    i remember watching the stream

    • @BrickBending
      @BrickBending  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you could be there 🙌

  • @sarakajira
    @sarakajira 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This looks like something made by the Tyrell Corporation 😂

  • @veenavee7493
    @veenavee7493 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sierpiński’s Lego set

  • @JamesTDG
    @JamesTDG 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brickcursion

  • @patrickwest5516
    @patrickwest5516 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If it wasn't for the spin, you might've kept going. I don't think you're finished yet. 😁

  • @CMan185
    @CMan185 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ain’t this uhh the kevlar fraction

  • @DaRealBruner
    @DaRealBruner 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Not nearly large enough

  • @ivansmith654
    @ivansmith654 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mine is very small you can't see it!

  • @Himinoimnoi3298
    @Himinoimnoi3298 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Smash.

  • @kevinolver39
    @kevinolver39 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Watched your livestream of this event. No less impressive now than then

    • @BrickBending
      @BrickBending  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for being there! 🙌

  • @pvtglarson1
    @pvtglarson1 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    but can you stand on it

  • @UmJammerRammyOfficial
    @UmJammerRammyOfficial 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    donate me some peices my guy 😭

  • @Jakob_732
    @Jakob_732 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why you wearing gloves?

  • @jeffreyfiegen1538
    @jeffreyfiegen1538 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "And it was this day, that the once respected *History* Channel greenlit another 28 seasons of pseudoscientific conspiracy nonsense. Oh, and Netflix greenlit 4 more seasons of similar 'content.'"

  • @honziksmesny1271
    @honziksmesny1271 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    He made pewdiepie and jackseptickeye minecraft house into a real thing

  • @sumowitch
    @sumowitch 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    first