It would have been impressive if Johnny 5 were merely sculpted from LEGO bricks. But Brickshelf user rack911 did one better and created a Johnny 5 with fully working treads and a-we’ll call it ...

Lego wrote in its official response to the project: "Number 5 is alive! Johnny Five has certainly revived a lot of nostalgic moments for many supporters out there – 10,000 of you to be exact.

It takes just 300 pieces of Lego to make this Johnny Five. The Short Circuit tribute by PepaQuin stands about 7 inches tall and has points of articulation in the arms, torso, head, and, of course ...

Every child of the ‘80s wanted Short Circuit’s Johnny Five as their best friend, and now that we’re all grown up, that might actually come true with a little help from Lego.