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Lego Mindstorms is the cool line of Lego robotics components that let you build little interactive thingets from the ace line of interlocking blocks. The Lego Mindstorms NXT line, which does even more, will be available next month, but you can get a sneak preview of the virtual version in Second Life, as part of an SL event being held on July 20th, where residents will get to show off their creations. Get a set of SL Legos just for joining the “Big Robot on Campus” group in Second Life, then build away. I’m going to check this out this weekend, but I don’t see how it won’t be extra cool. My question: Will Lego Mindstorms NXT kits be available for purchase on an ongoing basis once the event is over? Here’s hoping. (P.S. The Electric Sheep Company, sponsors of this blog, seems to be involved in this project somehow, but I’m just running out to go see mom, so I’ll have to update you on the specifics of that in a follow-up post.)