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Re: Improving the adult image of LEGO
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lugnet.general
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Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:07:35 GMT
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In lugnet.ambassadors, Scott Wardlaw wrote:
> The other day I got another "You still play with LEGO?". I replied with: "No, I
> design and build models made from LEGO." That didn't seem to help much.
Let's take a moment to ask, what's wrong with "Play"? Why do we get so
defensive about it? None of my friends who play basketball feel the need to
qualify "Play ball" with some explaination about how they "design and carryout
team sports strategies in a competative arena".
I, like many here, get this alot, I always reply, cheefully "Oh yes". I don't
bother to clarify that I "build and design". As far as I'm concerned, I'm 26
years old and not ashamed that I enjoy playing with LEGO. People who see my
MOC's can call it playing or "designing". The distinction up to them and is
largely meaningless, except when we take offense over it.
When someone inquires if I realize that they are toys, I give the same response.
If someone is genuinely interested, then I will explain about what I do, show
them websites, invite them to a NILTC show, etc. For sarcastic folks, I refuse
to acknoledge their sarcasam, and simply apply in the cheerfull affirmative.
> I'd like to start a list of ideas and suggestions on how we might improve how
> other adults view LEGO as a hobby. Any ideas?
Adult LEGO is a relatively small niche hobby community, that attracts a specific
group of people. Just tell what you do unashamedly.
> Something that I think would help is LEGO or LEGO branded items in the work
> place. Nothing cooky or over-done, but something that is detailed enough to
> have people ask "Wow, is that really made of LEGO?"
A few toys on my desk are enough to give those who want to know, a reason to
ask.
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> Thoughts? Any other ways to improve the hobby image of LEGO?
I think that shows like the one my club (www.niltc.org) does are a great way to
show off LEGO as an adult hobby, but again I have never felt the need to defend
LEGO to the naysaysers. Just do what you do, and enjoy it. Those who are going
to understand, will, and those who won't, won't.
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