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| In lugnet.people.teens, Thomas Jollans wrote:
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> Now, where are the TFOLs? They don't really seem to exist. In the real
> world, at school etc. we seldomly "out" ourselves as LEGO fans.
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> Regards, Thomas
Hello Thomas,
I read this thread and thought about my own son, pushing 15 and his friends. Of
course, just being his "Mom", I have no clue what they say at school (and truly,
I'm sure I don't want to know either) but he and his peers certainly build a
fair amount while they are here (in between cranking tunes and playing video
games, of course). I'm not sure if it's partly because we are from a small
town, and our house is filled with Lego, but none of his peers are every shy
about "outing" themselves around me. Along with that, I have seen some pretty
amazing builds from others that are under 19.
Then I also recalled one few first fans of lego I ever talked to (at Bricklink
Chat), Travis, who just happens to be a teen as well. I was impressed with his
mocs way before I ever knew his age. His age really was of no factor to how I
felt about his mocs, they are well designed, well executed and pretty darn cool.
He has in my opinion, mastered snot techniques and scale, has a presence on the
web, and heck he even does instructions for some his models. I do recall he
used lego for a science project at school so I'm sure his friends are well aware
of his hobby.
Anyhow I hope Travis doesn't mind me sharing a link of one of my favourites of
his http://www26.brinkster.com/tmamone/lamborghini1.html
I would recommend anyone check out his site, not because of his age, but because
he has some great mocs.
I think the only advantage most adults have over any younger builder is that
there is a potential for having more disposable income to buy more parts, oh
yeah, and you don't usually have your mom telling you to "CLEAN UP THIS LEGO
MESS!"
Janey "Red Brick"
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| > Then I also recalled one few first fans of lego I ever talked to (at Bricklink
> Chat), Travis, who just happens to be a teen as well. I was impressed with his
> mocs way before I ever knew his age. His age really was of no factor to how I
> felt about his mocs, they are well designed, well executed and pretty darn cool.
> He has in my opinion, mastered snot techniques and scale, has a presence on the
> web, and heck he even does instructions for some his models. I do recall he
> used lego for a science project at school so I'm sure his friends are well aware
> of his hobby.
>
> Anyhow I hope Travis doesn't mind me sharing a link of one of my favourites of
> his http://www26.brinkster.com/tmamone/lamborghini1.html
>
> I would recommend anyone check out his site, not because of his age, but because
> he has some great mocs.
He most certainly does, that Lamborghini is pretty nifty!
> I think the only advantage most adults have over any younger builder is that
> there is a potential for having more disposable income to buy more parts, oh
> yeah, and you don't usually have your mom telling you to "CLEAN UP THIS LEGO
> MESS!"
"Why is your room always messy!?!?"
"I'm building."
"*sigh*"
It's always neat to have a parent sit down and try to build with their kid.
My rather meandering and random 2 studs,
-Stefan-
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| Stefan Garcia wrote:
> > Then I also recalled one few first fans of lego I ever talked to (at Bricklink
> > Chat), Travis, who just happens to be a teen as well. I was impressed with his
> > mocs way before I ever knew his age. His age really was of no factor to how I
> > felt about his mocs, they are well designed, well executed and pretty darn cool.
> > He has in my opinion, mastered snot techniques and scale, has a presence on the
> > web, and heck he even does instructions for some his models. I do recall he
> > used lego for a science project at school so I'm sure his friends are well aware
> > of his hobby.
> >
> > Anyhow I hope Travis doesn't mind me sharing a link of one of my favourites of
> > his http://www26.brinkster.com/tmamone/lamborghini1.html
> >
> > I would recommend anyone check out his site, not because of his age, but because
> > he has some great mocs.
>
>
> He most certainly does, that Lamborghini is pretty nifty!
>
>
> > I think the only advantage most adults have over any younger builder is that
> > there is a potential for having more disposable income to buy more parts, oh
> > yeah, and you don't usually have your mom telling you to "CLEAN UP THIS LEGO
> > MESS!"
>
>
> "Why is your room always messy!?!?"
> "I'm building."
> "*sigh*"
for me it's more like:
"so, WHEN will you clear up your room??"
"I did so just this morning."
"No you did not, I can see that without even entering your room!"
"Well, I just started to build this cool car..."
> It's always neat to have a parent sit down and try to build with their kid.
considering that I have about 80+% of my LEGO ( a few k ) from my Dad (
on Day he came home from granny and grandad and gave me a BIG Ikea bag)
I could try that...
And... I actually built the car, but my friend "looked" at it too hard
and claimed I build too instably... (lack of plates *sigh*) but if I
find the photoes I made, I will post them!
Thomas
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | In lugnet.people.teens, C. L. GunningCook wrote:
> I think the only advantage most adults have over any younger builder is that
> there is a potential for having more disposable income to buy more parts, oh
> yeah, and you don't usually have your mom telling you to "CLEAN UP THIS LEGO
> MESS!"
No, that's the our NLSO's job.
Steve
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