DrWeevil Posted August 22, 2011 Hi all, As a long time 'passive participant' (i.e. lurker) at EB it's probably about time I came out and joined up! I've loved Lego for a long time, going back to the "Lego Room" I shared with my sister, and the hours (upon hours upon hours) of epic (and slightly melodramatic) worlds we'd create for our Minifig Empires (if NASA had taken a leaf out of our Lego adventures we'd all surely be jetting between planets on a daily basis by now). I emerged into the light once more back in 2005 when I saw the Viking's ship on sale at a local department store after Christmas and impulsively bought it (I think this may have had something to do with the Blackbeard's Bounty set I'd always wanted as a kid). After receiving 'the bite' as it were, I bought a few sets, ultimately purchasing the UCS Death Star II and solidifying my fangirl status! I don't tend to buy a large number of sets, but like to focus on larger, intricate sets - I *love* the modular buildings and large architecture sets (Eiffel Tower, Taj, Bridge), really enjoyed building the UCS MF and still have soft spots for my 'fashionably incomplete' Death Star 2, UCS Y-Wing and Ferrari Enzo. I have a very stressful and demanding career and I find Lego to be a great, relatively harmless escape - yes it can be expensive, but I limit what I buy and at what price, and it's cheaper than my other vice (cars! though they're free to look at). Clicking those bricks together is actually quite a meditative exercise. That said, at work, people do tend to raise their eyebrows when they find out about my Lego hobby! Anyway, enough about me - I'm glad I made the effort at last - this is a great online community full of good people. Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artanis I Posted August 22, 2011 Anyway, enough about me - I'm glad I made the effort at last - this is a great online community full of good people. Cheers! and welcome to it officially! Those sets certainly are impressive, aren't they! 'fashionably incomplete' Death Star 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted August 22, 2011 Welcome to EB! Very nice introduction. So do you focus in particular on one theme and buy the other big sets in addition, or do you just like all the big, detailed sets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted August 23, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flare Posted August 23, 2011 Welcome to Eurobricks! Have fun here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted August 24, 2011 Welcome to EB. Lego is a nice outlet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrWeevil Posted August 30, 2011 Sorry for the delayed reply and thanks for the welcome :) I suppose the only theme I could say I collect 'as a theme' would be the modular buildings. I tend to decide what I like on a set by set basis, and as I like the complexity and involved-ness (new word!) of larger sets they tend to be the ones that take my fancy (and hold my wallet hostage!) - I'd rather shell out for one great, large set than 3-4 smaller ones. I'm also a bit of a Creator fan due to its grass roots feel and value for money (usually). Sometimes a theme will take my fancy (like Batman) but I've never felt the need to collect every set in the range (having missed out on Market Street at time of release I refuse to shell out for it at today's asking prices). Then again, sometimes I'll grab something because it's a great deal, or because I would like just one set from the range (eg Spogebob - don't judge me!)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted August 31, 2011 Smashing intro! it's always nice to see our female population expanding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flare Posted September 1, 2011 Welcome to Eurobricks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buddy Posted September 1, 2011 Welcome to Eurobricks DrWeevil, I hope that you enjoy the forums! ~buddy~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrWeevil Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks guys (and/or girls)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted September 2, 2011 A delayed welcome to EB as well to you 'DrWeevil', gee another doctor....handy if minifigs get sick eh ? What part of Oz do you hail from ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrWeevil Posted September 2, 2011 A delayed welcome to EB as well to you 'DrWeevil', gee another doctor....handy if minifigs get sick eh ? What part of Oz do you hail from ? Bit overrun with doctors hey? But yes, I must admit... I am quite the minifig transplant specialist I happen to hail from Ye Olde Melbourne Town... Yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wokajablocka Posted September 7, 2011 Hay DrWeevil, great to see another Aussie join the ranks and seeing your status your female. Its good to have other Australians on the forums disscussing relevent Lego news and findings. Welcome aboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrWeevil Posted September 10, 2011 Hay DrWeevil, great to see another Aussie join the ranks and seeing your status your female. Its good to have other Australians on the forums disscussing relevent Lego news and findings. Welcome aboard. Thanks :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
