Sometimes it is hard to find someone who can truly build. Or someone
who has such an interest on the topic of Legos. Many just don’t know
where to get the inspiration. But this week I got to interview someone
that has a wide range of knowledge on Legos. Anne from TheBrickblogger.com has shared some of her thoughts with me about Legos.
1.How did you come up with the idea with your blog?
Anne:
“I have been a LEGO fan as a kid, but due to peer-pressure to grow up,
and moving away from home, I gave it up when I was 14. I only got back
to the hobby as an adult. Of course I had a lot to catch up with and I
was super excited - which also meant I was driving my family crazy
talking about LEGO a bit too much. So they suggested I start a LEGO
blog. A win-win situation as I can yack about LEGO as much as I want and
leave my family in peace...(c;”
2.What do you like the most about Lego?
Anne:
“I look at LEGO not a toy but as a creative-medium like wood, clay or
paint. I love the unlimited potential for creativity, yet having enough
structure to bring dose creative ideas into life. It is an inspiring
hobby that is both relaxing and mind-expanding at the same time.”
3.If you could build anything that you want what would it be?
Anne:
“Recreate the world of anchient Vedic writings like the Bhagavad-gita,
the Mahabharata and the Ramayan in LEGO. Imagine the huge battle-scenes,
the expansive palaces and the so many human and non-human creatures! It
would be awesome!”
4.What is your inspiration for building?
Anne: “It could be something I see in real life and I say..."Ah, that would look great in LEGO!"
Or it could be a new LEGO set that inspires me to expand on the idea
and perfect it. I'm also very active on the various LEGO forums and
photo-sharing sites and often get inspired by the LEGO creations of
others. And occasionally I challenge myself to enter a LEGO contest and
build something with a deadline and building rules. And sometimes I just
sit down and doodle with a handful of LEGO pieces to see what comes out
of it.”
5.How did you discover Lego?
Anne:
“My Dad is an architect and he regularly uses LEGO for modeling his
structures. Growing up I first started to play with his LEGO, then I
gradually started to get my own sets. Both of my parents are from Europe
and they very much value creative and educational play. So LEGO became
the most used toy between my parents and siblings.”
I think that is it cool that we both have a big interest in Legos. Also
that someday we want to build something huge ( I want to build the
whole Wayne Mansion from Batman). But I want to know why she does not
post her own creative builds. Those would probably spark some
inspiration into some people. I found it interesting on how she first
got inspired by Legos. Imagine all of the huge buildings and different
designs he has built for his models. Nobody could out think her creative
Lego ideas.
A special thank you to Anne for taking her time and answering these questions. It is wonderful to learn from a Lego expert.
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