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This candy dispenser provides a fun way to get a delicious sweet treat. A simple slider mechanism doles out the goods and the top has an easy-release lid. The Lego Candy Dispenser is a super simple build and doesn't take a bunch of crazy pieces but still results in an impressive way to share your candy with friends. 

The dispenser is made of four main parts:
-base
-reservoir
-lid
-slider
The steps are labeled accordingly. 


 
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Step 1: The Parts

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The Lego Candy Dispenser takes a variety of parts to make but since there's aren't many specialized or rare parts, most people should be able to build it without trouble. While the exact parts and color you use will likely be different than mine, the basic part types you will need are:
-plates
-bricks
-1x1 round plates
-2x3 sloped bricks
-tiles
-1x2 window thingies

Check out the picture captions for the part names.

If you have any trouble with obtaining the transparent parts, you could always use transparent bricks or only make one level of transparent bricks and close the rest in normal bricks, the candy won't be as visible but you'll still be able to see inside. 
rshaw13 says: Jun 6, 2013. 2:13 PM
Thank you I will make this Tomorrow to limate how many sweets I have!!
master hero103 says: Apr 21, 2013. 12:20 PM
Awwweeeeessssoooommmeee
LvNo1000 says: Mar 30, 2013. 8:21 PM
I'm not all that into Lego but this looked pretty awesome :) It seems easy enough to mod but, for this, I'd only suggest something for the windows to rest on. They look like they are freestanding! 5/5 because I'm not too lazy to put something to hold the windows in place myself.
dinoxrawr says: Jan 3, 2013. 6:16 PM
do we have to have the tiles? i dont have any at my house.
sherrycayheyhey (author) in reply to dinoxrawrJan 4, 2013. 8:24 AM
Make it and let me know! :)
fireball1234 says: Dec 28, 2012. 12:57 PM
I made one, it turned out to be great for dispensing M&Ms!
sherrycayheyhey (author) in reply to fireball1234Dec 29, 2012. 2:47 PM
Peanut or plain? I had some jamming issues with the jelly beans but when I made a new machine the peanut M&Ms worked awesome!
1999alex says: Oct 28, 2012. 4:20 PM
too cool! i love it!
Itchyzombie says: Jul 5, 2012. 8:11 AM
COOOLL NO GEARS REQUIRED!!!!
GaryMeow says: Apr 7, 2012. 4:05 PM
genius! i love it!
maxthelegodude says: Mar 17, 2012. 5:56 PM
i made it and it really works!!!! thanks
Babyyari317 says: Feb 29, 2012. 5:06 PM
very cool were y bye this
builderv says: Feb 29, 2012. 1:24 PM
this is pretty awesome just like all your lego creations great job
Chrystalkay says: Feb 25, 2012. 7:33 PM
What a Lego artist you are! This is so clever an idea, I could just see kits coming out made by Lego Co.
I looked at the other lego ideas you have and I have to say you have a very creative mind, and are very good at making a clear instructible.
Thanks for posting this!

Chris

PS: You definately earned a quadruple 'very kool' on this one!
sherrycayheyhey (author) in reply to ChrystalkayFeb 26, 2012. 12:25 AM
Thank you very much, for your kind words AND the quadra-cool I was looking for lol!
amandaggogo says: Feb 25, 2012. 4:47 PM
Very very very cool!
sherrycayheyhey (author) in reply to amandaggogoFeb 25, 2012. 5:42 PM
Aww, not very very very VERY cool? I'll just have to try harder next time for that quad-cool haha :)
jimmytvf says: Feb 23, 2012. 4:37 PM
sweet!! the ible i mean
sherrycayheyhey (author) in reply to jimmytvfFeb 23, 2012. 9:21 PM
Good one :)
jimmytvf in reply to sherrycayheyheyFeb 24, 2012. 1:21 PM
^^
mikeasaurus says: Feb 22, 2012. 9:59 PM
You are a creative, LEGO machine! I can't get enough.
Spikeyhairdude says: Feb 22, 2012. 12:54 AM
awesome! i love it THE BEST CANDY DISPENSER !!!!!! EVER!!!!!!
VACH. says: Feb 21, 2012. 2:04 PM
so cute!
sherrycayheyhey (author) in reply to VACH.Feb 21, 2012. 5:53 PM
thank you :)
Penolopy Bulnick says: Feb 21, 2012. 11:36 AM
Very cute! I love the use of the clear legos so you can see inside! Nice touch!
sherrycayheyhey (author) in reply to Penolopy BulnickFeb 21, 2012. 5:53 PM
Gotta be able to see the goods :)
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