1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Are you Latin American? I've noticed that each time there are more of us here, so I thought it'd me nice if we had a topic for us, given that we're such a tied community. If you are Latin American, let us all meet here! Edited April 26, 2016 by BrickHat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vexorian Posted December 29, 2011 Yeah, sorta, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saruman the White Posted December 29, 2011 Where are all the British members I wonder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Man Posted December 30, 2011 Where are all the British members I wonder. In this topic Here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brig. Brick Posted January 8, 2012 mmm its hard to tell how many latins-lego-fellows are here. I found three or four, but if you check brinklink... there are plenty, and you better know that, if you have an account in eurobricks, you should have one in bricklink! Like johnnyvgood, I´m from Costa Rica... thats mean... expensive lego , but luckily, I have patience and, again, an account on bricklink ! I also spoke recently with another TICO here on Eurobricks, pirate in heart like I. with a magnificent proyect, the Queen Anne´s Revenge and about the dream of a Lego store here , or near by, well, TLG will find a loyal and really lego lover on the latin people, just give us the access, and they will see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Yeah, Bricklink is the ultimate savior, only that customs now stops almost every package. I'm afraid my series 6 figs will get a very ugly additional tax. Edited April 26, 2016 by BrickHat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niku Posted January 11, 2012 Niku reporting to the thread. Seems there are at least a few of us here. I have also noticed here some folks from Mexico, sure there are more but at least not registered here, in any case I´ll check Bricklink cause I don´t have an account there. Greetings. And Pura Vida amigos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rook Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) Ah I was born in South America does that count? I speak some Spanish but mostly Portuguese (can't read or write in either). However I'm Caucasian, but only on the outside. Maybe I can be an honorary member. Edited January 11, 2012 by Rook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted January 12, 2012 Ah I was born in South America does that count? I speak some Spanish but mostly Portuguese (can't read or write in either). However I'm Caucasian, but only on the outside. Maybe I can be an honorary member. Sure Rook, the more the merrier! Where were you born? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rook Posted January 12, 2012 Sure Rook, the more the merrier! Where were you born? Guayaquil and live in Sao Paulo for several years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted January 13, 2012 Guayaquil and live in Sao Paulo for several years. Cool! It's very interesting to see the diversity here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artifex Posted January 13, 2012 I'm Brazilian and I live in Brazil, where Lego costs up to x2, x3 or sometimes x4 times its actual price :thumbdown: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted January 13, 2012 I'm Brazilian and I live in Brazil, where Lego costs up to x2, x3 or sometimes x4 times its actual price :thumbdown: Wow... I have to be sincere with you, I've never seen Lego that expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redcodekevin Posted January 16, 2012 Hello, Costarriqueño reporting in. Which of you are collectors and which of you armybuilders? I normally army-build but my dwarves never got as big as I could've wanted. I loathe Universal for not bringing Castle sets for 7 or more years straight. Dwarves' Mine came expensive, as did my Orcish Siege towers. So as Johnny I'd love for a Lego store to show up, but Universal is exclusive distributor and god knows how much money they pay to keep it like that. A franchised store cannot be cheap and thus not good business, unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted January 17, 2012 Hello, Costarriqueño reporting in. Which of you are collectors and which of you armybuilders? I normally army-build but my dwarves never got as big as I could've wanted. I loathe Universal for not bringing Castle sets for 7 or more years straight. Dwarves' Mine came expensive, as did my Orcish Siege towers. So as Johnny I'd love for a Lego store to show up, but Universal is exclusive distributor and god knows how much money they pay to keep it like that. A franchised store cannot be cheap and thus not good business, unfortunately. ¡Pura vida! I am a collector. I loathe Universal for its prices, quite simply. Can you believe that when they're on sale, their prices are around the same as S@H? Anyways, it's nice to see that there's now 4 of us from Tiquicia. ¡Pura vida! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted January 17, 2012 I was born in the US, and I'm a terrible Spanish speaker. But from my understanding, I'm 75% Dominican and 25% Puerto Rican. Does that count? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brig. Brick Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) ticos, ticos everywhere! Which of you are collectors and which of you armybuilders? both in fact, as collector: 9 ships, two forts an a town plus other things as army builder: 27 (+or -) redcoats, 27 (+or -) bluecoats, lots of pirates, and 30 (+ or -) vikings as you can see, I´m a pirates fan, but from classic, not from PoC I was born in the US, and I'm a terrible Spanish speaker. But from my understanding, I'm 75% Dominican and 25% Puerto Rican. Does that count? I think is 100% latin, unless you have a little russian blood, to have 140% chance to heritage as now we are plenty of ticos, we must have a reunion Edited January 17, 2012 by Brig. Brick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rook Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) I'm Brazilian and I live in Brazil, where Lego costs up to x2, x3 or sometimes x4 times its actual price :thumbdown: Yeah I lived in Brasil for 3 years and (10-12 years old) and didn't get Lego even once while living there. My dad's salary was about $250 USD per month for a family of 5. So buying Lego would have been outrageously expensive compared to income/cost of living. Edited January 17, 2012 by Rook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redcodekevin Posted January 17, 2012 ¡Pura vida! I am a collector. I loathe Universal for its prices, quite simply. Can you believe that when they're on sale, their prices are around the same as S@H? Anyways, it's nice to see that there's now 4 of us from Tiquicia. ¡Pura vida! Yeah, costs are high, although I don't blame them entirely. When I brought Dragon's prison escape and blacksmith's attack from S@H, I was hit with almost $50 bucks of importing taxes. Pretty much doubled the cost of the sets. as now we are plenty of ticos, we must have a reunion Hear hear. Pero en español, me imagino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frogstudio Posted January 17, 2012 Hi!!! I'm from Argentina, where LEGO is also REALLY expensive (x3 LEGO Shop@home price!!!) Any other argentinians out there??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brig. Brick Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Pero en español, me imagino. yeah, with Ñ we speak I say we sould meet the next saturday, 9:00 a.m., front of Universal, Sabana? sent me a pm or some sign of live to make it happen! ..... 39 elfs... I was there this morning, I can´t find one. Edited January 17, 2012 by Brig. Brick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted January 17, 2012 Yeah, costs are high, although I don't blame them entirely. When I brought Dragon's prison escape and blacksmith's attack from S@H, I was hit with almost $50 bucks of importing taxes. Pretty much doubled the cost of the sets. Yes, but they get special prices for bulk purchases from Lego. Hi!!! I'm from Argentina, where LEGO is also REALLY expensive (x3 LEGO Shop@home price!!!) Any other argentinians out there??? Hi, welcome to the conversation! I haven't seen any other Argentinians around, to tell you the truth. I'm not sure, but I think that there was an option to search for forum members by country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vexorian Posted January 19, 2012 Hi!!! I'm from Argentina, where LEGO is also REALLY expensive (x3 LEGO Shop@home price!!!) Any other argentinians out there??? Hmnn, someone is really ripping you off, that or taxes are too high. Around here the price factor is around 1.41x times the S@H cost. Which I find to be pretty fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
