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Lego Cryptex (Concept Model)

Lego Cryptex (Concept Model)
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Based on the original cryptex, and the key item from The Davici Code, here is a cryptex made from Lego. Although it's not like a regular cryptex, its function is the same.

 
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Step 1Pieces Needed

Refer to the pictures in the nest steps for pieces:

Outer Chamber
-1x2 brick (21)
-1x3 brick (6)
-1x4 brick (12)
Inner Chamber
-1x1 brick (1)
-1x2 brick (8)
-1x3 brick (1)
-2x2 brick (6)
-1x3 corner brick (5)
-1x2 downward-sloped brick (3)
-1x2 upward-sloped brick (3)
-1x2 flat panel (3)
-2x2 flat panel (1)
Front Endcap
-1x2 brick (1)
-1x4 brick (1)
-1x6 brick (2)
-2x2 brick (2)
-2x3 brick (3)
-2x4 brick (1)
-1x4 flat panel (1)
Back Endcap
-1x2 brick (4)
-1x3 brick (2)
-1x4 brick (2)
-1x6 brick (2)
-2x2 brick (1)
-2x4 brick (2)
-1x4 panel (1)
Locks (may vary based on what type of locks are built. This is the number of bricks for all three types.)
-1x2 brick (13)
-1x6 brick (6)
-2x2 brick (1)
-2x3 brick (2)
-2x4 brick (2)
-1x8 panel (4)
-1x6 flat panel (3)
Top
-1x2 (14)
-1x4 (5)
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12 comments
May 23, 2012. 3:17 PMurtlesquirt says:
Bravo!
Apr 12, 2012. 6:34 AMurtlesquirt says:
Lego vinegar canister?
Feb 24, 2012. 1:47 AMRSV26 says:
ah yes my favriet inventer DAVINCI
Aug 22, 2011. 4:30 PMrzheang says:
how do u make this part
Jun 23, 2011. 5:02 PMivolpe says:
my criptex is not moving at all when solved why is that?
Jun 21, 2011. 1:51 PMivolpe says:
nice pics on last one and also this is awesome!
Apr 4, 2011. 1:15 AMcountable says:
Technically, this isn't based on a video game so I doubt it would meet the criteria for the game.life challenge.

That said this is a pretty clever invention, however those wishing to get to the secrets inside could just smash it on the floor. Maybe you could superglue the blocks to overcome this.
Apr 3, 2011. 6:51 AMNicola Tesla says:
i rated. very amazing!!

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