Part 1: Full-Size Working Lego Commodore 64!

[@RetroRecipes]

The Brixty-Four is the result of weeks of work & I'm excited to premiere the result with my retro friends. Let's go "Brick To The Future!" Feel free to subscribe so you don't miss part 2 and the info therein on how to order and build your own! 😉🕹 You can also now vote for this at LEGO Ideas & they may release it for real!: ideas.lego.com/projects/45489933-12a2-4de8-9d36-32916d7f697d

[@danielpenrose9764]

Can't wait! Two of my favorite things; retro computers, and Children's construction toys!

[@bamdadkhan]

this premiere thing sucks monkeyballs. however, this project is awesome and you are too. looking forward to seeing it once youtube lets me.. : ) : (

[@God-CDXX]

(( Children's construction toys ! )) the box says 3 - 99

[@KipRoof]

Truly Brilliant. Can't even imagine the time and effort you must've put into this!! Glorious!

[@epremeaux]

with that punny name its as if it was meant to be.

[@JamesMossR33]

To someone who made loads of stuff with Lego in the 70s, and thought you could just buy Lego kits this really was amazing. The work you put in is mind-boggling. Can't wait for the build video!

[@endlessmode7823]

If the US isn't going to convert to Metric, can we convert to Lego measurements? :P

[@RetroRecipes]

Amazing idea!

[@mcmoozack]

As a US citizen, I will personally start using Lego measurements.

[@DigitalRiesNL]

I think that should be the new worldwide standard!

[@Jessev741]

LEGO is metric, each stud is 8mm wide!

[@padc64]

I've been measuring my peen with lego bricks for years. Come to think of it, I don't know why I keep doing it over and over.

[@allan.n.7227]

C64 and Lego combined is like.. wow.. We are so proud of Lego here in Denmark.. LE-GO -> LEg GOdt -> Play Well... Interestingly, “lego” is also a Latin word meaning “to gather or collect”, which is somewhat fitting, given what their most popular product ended up being.

[@bitchlasagna4720]

you are EVERYWHERE

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for Lego.

[@ScottWozniak]

You come up with some of the most original retro / gaming / computer content on KZbin! This is amazing!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. 👍🕹️

[@pkunkbwok]

If nothing else, I appreciate how calm and quiet you are.

[@fabronfretwell3257]

I loved Legos and C64's! I got rid of both when I was 15. My dad had a heart attack and I didn't know if he would make it. So I decided I had to grow up right then and there. I sold all my trading cards and my hot wheels at my yard sale too. Today, 20 years later, my dad is still around and I love to see what I missed out on through these videos. Thanks!

[@Kaio7]

The amount of work you have put into both this project and the making of this video is just mesmerizing. Also your low pitched voice and your demeanor adds a lot to the watching experience. Thank you so much for doing these kinds of things.

[@LegoStopMotionAnimationMovies]

Good job! 👍

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

I really dig the transparent red finish. It’s a good thing you were just trying to build the keyboard part, not the flappy drive. “SID Chips! SID Chips?” That’s one very salty synthesizer!

[@Krushernl]

This is just fantastic, can't wait to see a real C64 motherboard running in the Lego case!

[@gregornu]

Yes that should be the next project of Perifractic! A real C64 motherboard in a Lego case 👍

[@00Skyfox]

I thought this couldn't get any better, and then there was a puppy paw high 5. I totally love this! Seriously, this is really amazing. It would be awesome to see this as a fully working C64 with Lego case and keyboard. I wonder how tough it would be to make a working Lego 1541 and Datasette.

[@DavinaTheWeena]

That is beyond incredible & a clash of 2 of my personal worlds I never even thought about. Clear transparent would work well.

[@mikelee8520]

I use Lego a lot and I am 66 years old, its great fun. The Commodore 64 you done there is amazing, well done.

[@pogostix6097]

What a world we live in where we have virtual Legos now! I actually really like the idea-- unlimited pieces, none of the hassle of finding that one piece among the rest or stepping on bricks in the night-- but then, that was part of the nostalgic Lego experience, wasn't it? Kids these days are gonna grow up having never stepped on a Lego XD

[@RetroRecipes]

Not if I can help it! Real Lego C64 incoming in a couple of weeks!...

[@iggleboo]

Once built, you should submit this as a LEGO ideas project.

[@pikxells]

Definitely.

[@RetroRecipes]

It has been submitted. I'll put the link in the description in a few days if approved. 👍🕹️

[@iggleboo]

That's excellent news. I am sure you will have the support of the entire retro community in your endeavour.

[@RetroRecipes]

It's now live at LEGO Ideas! Vote now: ideas.lego.com/projects/45489933-12a2-4de8-9d36-32916d7f697d

[@beefboy8812]

Your voice is so soothing... Your mic doesn’t do it justice!

[@nftmonkey4506]

That super, vibrant, glowy green is just too good for the case

[@heathwellsNZ]

Oh My! As a kid in the late 70's lego was my pride and joy - I loved it to bits! So much fun and imaginative play. My sister was taken to Australia on holiday with her best friends family and as "compensation" I went on a week long computer camp hosted at a University in my city. I learned BASIC on a BBC Model B... Some months later, having gotten a love of computers (and maybe due to some pestering) my parents bought the family an Atari 600XL... of course I became it's primary user and ultimately I think they got sick of the clutter in the living room and it found a home in my bedroom (and I got to have a TV in there too - also VERY amazing as a kid in the early 80's)... My collection grew and of course one of my pride and joys was my C-64. Ataris hold a soft-spot as what I cut my teeth on for advanced learning and use but the power of the C64 for graphics and sound (and gaming!) was superb. In the meantime I did get into Technics lego too... Long story short - the things I held dear as a younger child and early teen were lego and a C64... and here they are combined in this video! Thanks for yet another great piece of content - those weeks of work were thoroughly appreciated by myself and I am sure I am not out of place in saying... thoroughly appreciated by many many others too! Well done that man!

[@j.s.b.6299]

The transparent blue version looks fantastic.

[@sesa2984]

Yellow is def the best. I'm now thinking of getting a beat up old commodore and painting it yellow.

[@jhutto1984]

I imagine you hear this a lot, but my god you are incredibly soothing to listen to.

[@philiprowney]

I find the 'lady-voice' a little weird, but, he is a VERY good presenter. [ with room for the cool stuffs I have in boxes ] I wish he talked above a horse whisper at least once... [ ed - some of us have to TURN ON CAPTIONS SO WE CAN MAKE OUT WHAT HE IS SAYING SOME TIMES!!! ]

[@RetroRecipes]

What kind of ladies do you hang around with? 😉🕹️ #ladyvoice #deep

[@jamielee8991]

That is a cool design for a commadore. If I were to build one I believe I'd go with the transparent yellow top with a grey base.

[@wobedraggled]

Two of my favorite childhood things smooshed together, you are the best...

[@laureven]

Was not planning to like this video, but the amount of work involved ...WOW ..Impressive :)

[@DystopianOverture]

Black bottom with clear orange top is my ideal colour scheme

[@JoshuaMorgan]

....that was incredible. I can't even. Great work! And thanks for making this project available to the community! Also the dad jokes are real. xD

[@mceranski]

Awesome project idea, brilliant implementation! It would be great if Lego would make a kit like this. Even just a lego mechanical keyboard by itself would be awesome.

[@RetroRecipes]

See description to vote at Lego ideas!

[@reggiep75]

I'll have to confess that I did long, wheezy, old man laugh at the 'number 9 dilemma' as a Lego veteran having encountered it in the past as a kid. I love Lego and enjoy the fact that my daughter likes it too so it's another chance to play with it!! Epic project tho and would've love to have been able to do something like this in the mid/late 80's when I was heavily into Lego but probably 80% of the custom pieces available today didn't even exist. I was rather fond of the transparent pink for some reason and I'm not one for favouring colours.

[@chadreisinger6427]

Been debating on what to do with one smashed bread bin system I acquired. I really wanted to keep it as a bread bin and this is perfect for it. I think. Looking forward to part 2.

[@RetroRecipes]

That's just what I wanted! Thanks!

[@luziferkupfer]

That's pretty cool, LEGO Bob Ross!

[@RetroRecipes]

Just a happy Lego accident 🎨🕹️

[@cyb3rspac351]

I would go for the classical grey design. :)

[@realgun666]

One of the coolest things i've ever seen

[@RaccoonHenry]

that is insanely cool! Lego need to release this as an Ideas kit. can't wait for part 2 of the series!

[@Dr.Dawson]

Bring on part 2, man oh man i can't wait. Killer design, simply beautiful and I bet it will be amazing in person after construction.

[@mr.ponyboy5111]

Hey I know you from somewhere! 🙃

[@Dr.Dawson]

@@mr.ponyboy5111 Hahahahahaha. Hey buddy! hahahaha

[@mr.ponyboy5111]

Doing ok I guess of to work now though!

[@MindFlareRetro]

I finally got around to watching this video. Damn, Chris! That is bloody impressive! Great idea and well done! Looking forward to Part 2.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thanks mate! Part 2 coming Sunday, along with the ordering info... And a good ol' contest of course! 🎉🕹️

[@MindFlareRetro]

Oooo! I might even participate in this contest.

[@chansheunglong]

When you receive your unit and everything works fine I am definitely ordering one too, cant wait to see your result

[@NeverlandSystemZor]

I can't wait to see these both, the full lego and the lego case with a real board in it, fully built! This is awesome!

[@MattKC]

Fast becoming one of my favourite channels, keep it up 👌👌

[@RetroRecipes]

I hope to be able to. Thank you!

[@sengokunadekochan]

I never knew I needed this until I saw this video. Looking forward to part 2!

[@Retronerds252]

Very cool way to combine retrocomputing and LEGO! Makes me want to build a LEGO Apple IIe.

[@RetroRecipes]

It's already on the list :)

[@vittoriorebecchi7695]

Christian, you are a devil !!!! :D You, Jan Beta and The 8-bit guy have driven me to wipe the dust from the solder to bring back life to my old systems and now ... LEGO with a C64 !!! :D Should I wipe the dust from my old "Lego technics big box" too ? :D

[@RoscoeDaWah]

Vittorio Rebecchi yes

[@ThemildmanneredgamerBlogspot]

Yes, yes you should.

[@vittoriorebecchi7695]

@@ThemildmanneredgamerBlogspot Dont worry !!! I have already recovered the big box. Obvously for my kids :-D My girl is almost 3 years old and my boy is 8 months old, so I have enough time to prepare Lego and Commode machines for them ... and check them carefully that they work as expected :-D :-D

[@mr-meek]

Yes

[@RetroRecipes]

Do it! 👍🕹️

[@Grishanof]

I see you're aiming for a specific colour, but what about visiting a flea market and picking up a shoebox or two of random lego parts? Just for testing purposes, you could go crazy with knives and pliers, scratching a prototype is more acceptable when parts get stuck, and it would speed things up with final build. I think people would dig mishmashed colours too.

[@RacerX-]

Super cool, Legofractic! Looking forward to seeing the finished case with real 64 inside. DIY case, Loving it.

[@RetroRecipes]

Cheers commodorace briXty 4!

[@naiaradealmeidamarco]

So amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChadDoebelin]

I must admit, at the begining I was very skeptical. You have changed my opinion to: blown away. Can't wait to see the Stormtrooper version in real life!

[@the8bitbarn836]

Christian, Great Video as always! You are a creative bugger i'll give you that, I have spent so much time and money on restarting my lab, scopes, both electronic and micro, soldering stations, rework stations, Parts everything to keep Commodores in the hands of those who love them most. Sure why not add lego bricks to the mix.... I repair all 8 bit devices and some 16 bits too. Love the work you doing and the music you make! Your doing great keep going can't wait to see part 2.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. 👍🕹️

[@the8bitbarn836]

@@RetroRecipes I know for a fact that you have a life to live and job to do, So if nobody else will say this to you I will. Thank you for setting aside your time to make the videos you do, and believe me I know it's tough to do! I'm still trying to get my Channel off the ground... I have met so many creative and thoughtful people in the KZbin community there are too many to count, and you know what they all say to me? Go for it! Do it! Make your videos post them on here, you can't buy that kind of support... Anywhere. So when you need friend you have one here....

[@RetroRecipes]

Wise words James. And they're right... Just do what makes you happy, no pressure, do it when you want to. Sounds like you have the right attitude! And likewise, Your friend in retro, Perifractic

[@DataCase72]

I am absolutely impressed. I am german. Excuse me my bad english. I got my C64 in December of 1985 on Christmas. I cant believe what I've seen in your video.

[@RetroRecipes]

Greetings from California!

[@DataCase72]

@@RetroRecipes Thank you for your answer.

[@Psychlist1972]

I was just like "ok, this is neat" But then: the keyboard. WOW. Nice work.

[@jparky1972]

Holy Crud! I was an AMSTRAD CPC kid ( Don't shoot me.. PLEASE! ) But WOW! The attention to detail on this is astounding. I really look forward to seeing this built 'In the bricks'. :)

[@soundguydon]

Excellent design!! Aaaah brings me back to the 80's and many many awesome hours of fun playing with Legos. It's really impressive that it all came together looking so much like the 'real' thing! Very very cool - I can't wait to see the follow-up video!! BTW, excellent catch on the keyboard stems fitting the round Lego pieces -- Who knew?!

[@Dr.Dawson]

man ohhhhhh man. combining lego and a c64, that is some killer stuff. I can't wait to watch this one, bring it on!

[@patwallace6032]

Your voice is butterd gold! Old computers and Lego nice.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. 👍🕹️

[@WagWaggers]

Both my wife and I are extremely impressed with this project!! And for my wife to say she likes it, it must be good!! Kudos sir o7

[@st3ddyman]

Are you sure I can’t send you one of our C64 Pi cases to put inside the C64 Mini, then at least the inner one would fully work as a C64? More info here: retropicases.com/products/commodore-64-raspberry-pi-case

[@RetroRecipes]

Anything is possible! They look great. Please see donation link in description :)

[@st3ddyman]

Will do. Thanks :)

[@jaseypipes]

This could be my new favourite channel .... not really sure why 👌

[@newkillergenius]

Christian...I’m simply amazed. What a fun and creative project, and you’re a perfect gent to release your hard work to everyone. Cheers from Oklahoma

[@giovannicarovanello62]

Looks like perifractic's looking forward to at least another couple weeks of lego-fun!!! I love the idea of making a lego C64! It's such an original idea! Great going Pery!

[@brostenen]

So awesomme, that I had to write the lego company here, and ask them if they can use it for exebitions/display or make a limited production run or something.

[@josephcheeseinthepie6915]

It's amazing how much work you put into building a computer keyboard, the Commodore 64 to be precise, out of LEGO Bricks. This is an amazing-looking model with the rendered images...but just imagine what it will look like in real life! I supported your impressive model on LEGO Ideas today. This definitely deserves the fame and glory of becoming a LEGO set. Have a good day, sir! Regards, Joseph cheeseinthepie. 10/22/2018

[@sffpv9671]

Holy smeg balls! that is awesome! best video I have seen (this week at least). love the concept, design process and final product. thanks for creating and sharing.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. 👍🕹️

[@timwatson9198]

I wish I had seen this video when you first uploaded it. This is truly excellent, thank you!

[@kentb3175]

Wow, can't wait for the build.

[@WalterFabian]

Absolutely awesome job! Looking forward to your next video. Thanks!

[@matthewmillaisgray]

Such an excellent project! A real art. I enjoyed the transparent yellow. Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing what can be achieved working with this medium. Greetings from the Cape of Good Hope peninsula

[@rodericktech5643]

This is such an excellent project. Stormtrooper looked really slick; would also like to see some variant of a chocolate brown (or brown two-tone)... I admit that I already want to pick one of these hypothetical devices up and build it with my son to teach him early computing (he's 5 and already loves Lego, naturally)... waiting eagerly on the follow-up :)

[@PhillHorrocks]

Absolutely bloody spiffing that sir! Uniting my two passions - Lego and 64's! Simply lovely!

[@HisVirusness]

You spoil us, Perifractic. This was a great recipe; I can't wait to see a real C64 inside of a Lego case! Also, I'm glad to see a KZbinr that I follow is a fellow Blender3D user!

[@Davedarko]

Thank you for sharing the process, I was able to build a favorite blacktron model (6887 Allied Avenger) with ice planet parts - my life is complete :D

[@TheJosep70]

This is awesome. Only the Lego Bugatti tops it.

[@TheBigMan6414]

You my friend are a genius, can't wait to see how this pans out!!

[@ProfessorGears_LT]

CANT WAIT FOR PART 2 !!!

[@kodithebear]

I’m hooked on your channel dude! Since finding it a few weeks ago I’ve been binge watching your videos. Very cool build this!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot 👍🕹️

[@ncc74656m]

THIS IS SO AWESOME.

[@PanElokwentny]

Thank you for your great effort in this project, links to apps and inspiration. Can't wait for part 2 ;-)

[@TheMalMeninga]

This is brilliant, Christian. Can't wait for part two!

[@jab5915]

Love this project! Can't wait for the next episode... And the theme song still rocks!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. 👍🕹️

[@NeoAF10]

Amazed!!!! Such an epic Lego Techy set you have created. :b

[@method9706]

you are ridiculously awesome! seriously dude i love C64's, even tho im so young i was born after commodore went out of business lol(im 14)

[@DrIngo1980]

The most relaxing and entertaining video I watched this year. Or the last few years. Unless you count apetor's videos. He is still #1 in my book, but this one is a close second. :-)

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot! 👍🕹

[@LivingInAVan]

Wow! Amazing project. You, Sir, are brilliant...and very, very, patient. :)

[@gwailo2010]

amazing.i wish this kit was available at our neighbourhood Toys R us.

[@BEdmonson85]

Wow, that's awesome. Must have taken forever to design all that!

[@RetroRecipes]

😅

[@peterobinson3678]

Should maybe have gone for the BBC B, just for the larger, simpler case, and , of course, the fact that it was far superior... :) But, omg! Sqeeee! This is freaking awesome!

[@RetroRecipes]

I used to love the B. Maybe one day!

[@graphicsguild7855]

Crazy build! Well done!

[@mtbevins]

Wow that was alot of work. Thanks for figuring all that out. Not an easy task. I love your music by the way.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. 👍🕹️

[@Crosis2814]

I could listen to your ASMR quality voice all day (and night)

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. 👍🕹️ I was thinking of doing a retrocomputing ASMR episode, typing on old keyboards whilst talking about the machines. Would that be of interest?

[@Crosis2814]

YES PLEASE!

[@TorstenSeemann]

@@RetroRecipes yes

[@Blendergrid]

Amazing work! Thanks for using our render service for the Blender animations :D

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for a great product! It got me out of a real headache 👍🕹️

[@t4ngl3p4l]

First Video ive seen by you, your voice is radical, and I am now a worthy sub.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. 👍🕹️

[@DanielSchneller]

As a child I was neither into LEGO, nor did I have a C64 (Atari 800XL FTW ;-)), but this has the potential of getting me into both just 35 years later. Great project!!

[@MarkusBurgstaller1508]

whoa! this is beautiful! ... and tempting! :D

[@FuzzyTekShow]

First video I've seen of yours but you've gained a subscriber and one that is eagerly awaiting the putting together of THE Brixty Four!

[@skeezixcodejedi]

WOW. Astounding attention to detail. *respect*

[@keithmcgerr3056]

You absolute brick! This is totally amazing, you must be a master builder! 64 reasons to want one! & Instruction must have 64 steps!

[@RetroRecipes]

I'll try!

[@keithmcgerr3056]

@@RetroRecipes cool nice one, otherwise it's the kragle for you!

You is my HERO! MY TONY STARK IN REAL LIFE!

[@RetroRecipes]

Wow! Speechless. Thank you!

[@seantilley418]

This is awesome. Cannot wait to build my own.

[@pol-g2761]

Add a extra mini 64 inside that mini lego 64. Then you have the 64Ception

[@paulschmidt7473]

Since the breadbin cases are getting rare, someone needs to go through the process of building the files for 3d printing the top and bottom of the case. This would make for a pretty much endless supply, and those could be built in pretty much any colour as well.

[@gamingwiththebffunicorns3089]

This is amazing! I can't wait for part 2!

[@The1Nomad]

This is some next level building.