LEGO Build – 60 Pieces Max This build captures the spirit of digital archaeology using simple elements: 🏚️ 1. Archive Ruins (25–30 pieces) * Half-buried server racks or computers (stacked black/grey bricks with 1x2 transparent tiles as “screens”). * Broken floor panels (angled pieces, dark tiles). * Wires or cables (string elements, 1x1 rods). * Bits of data chips or hard drives (colored tiles or plates used as tech debris). Reference to Reddit Thread: Reflects the “born-digital” and “legacy data” challenges archaeologists face in a future where data, not bones, hold the record of culture. 🤖 2. M1K-R, the AI Drone (6–8 pieces) * A small flying bot made from round studs, bars, clips, and transparent pieces. * One large “eye” piece or sensor. * Optional: foldable arms or a scanning tool. Reference to Reddit Thread: Symbolizes cyber-archaeology and the role of advanced tech (AI, ML) in future digs. 🧍♀️ 3. Dr. Elen Marr (6–7 pieces) * A minifig with a data tablet, visor, or field gear. * Add backpack or toolbelt using clip pieces. * Her “tools” are digital — maybe a screen, probe, or chip reader instead of a shovel. 🗃️ 4. Recovered Archive Node (10–12 pieces) * A mysterious digital artifact: glowing tile inside a small vault or cube. * Hinged box with lights or signal dish attached. * Can be opened during play to reveal “data crystal” (transparent stud or printed tile). See more