Eru Magnus Valar Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Hello everyone! It is already quite a while ago since I made this account here, though I never did much with it until recently. After having posted a few comments on some topics on the historic forum, last couple of days, I thought it only proper to give a shout out to all fellow Lego fans on this introduction forum. Not sure why I at the time choose this ridiculous, rather pompous nick for this site, other then that I remember at the time reading a lot of background info on the lore, history, and creation myth of Tolkien's Middle Earth cannon. Anyway I guess I am stuck with this nick now so, you all better get used to it As the title already says: I am from The Netherlands, Amsterdam to be precise. I got back as an adult into Lego in 2010. My favourite Lego themes are first and foremost: Castle, and Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit. I have always been fascinated with the medieval times, the Renaissance, as well as ancient history: the Romans, ancient Greeks, etc. their mythology as well as that of the ancient Germanic/Nordic, and Celtic tribes and peoples from Europe. Next to my very broad interest in history, I am also a science fiction fan. So ever since I was a kid I always had a fondness for the Lego space theme, next to the castle line. Growing up in the eighties I was a huge Star Wars fan as a kid. At first when I got back into Lego I swore to myself I would never buy any Star Wars Lego, for fear of 'completist collection syndrome'. Well I caved in two years back or so, though fortunately I managed only to buy a couple of sets from that theme. I also have collected most of the CMF's, some Marvel, and DC superheroes sets, almost all the Winter village sets, the Prince of Persia theme, as well as Pirates of the Caribbean, and I am the proud owner of the Imperial Flag ship, one of my all time favourite Lego sets. I am currently reading George R,R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' fantasy novels. And I am also a fan of the TV series Game of Thrones, based on these books. A fictional fantasy world that lends itself well to Lego MOC'ing. I think what I like best about Eurobricks, are all the amazing MOC's which people showcase on the historic section. I feel a bit intimidated by the Guilds of Historica. I suppose if you want to partake in that, you need to read up on all the storylines, lore, and mythology the members have created, as well as possess great photography equipment and skills to upload and contribute to it. I do build MOC's sporadically, but not as often as l would like. I hope to be sharing some more of my fondness for Lego on these forums with you all! All the best to you. Yours sincerely, Eru. Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Welcome to Eurobricks! No need to feel intimidated by Guilds of Historica. I was hesitant myself, but then I found that it was actually not that difficult to be part of it and to create something fitting into this world. Edited February 11, 2015 by Captain Braunsfeld Quote
Orange Leader Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Welcome, Eru. I'm also a Castle and Space fan! Quote
TheLegGodt Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Welcome Eru from a fellow Dutchie and almost Amterdammer (I work there ;-) I also got back into Lego in 2010 and unfortunately (depending on point of view) really broke my bank account being such a completest! Yes I know, I REALLY have a very pompous nickname. Quote
Eru Magnus Valar Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Welcome to Eurobricks! No need to feel intimidated by Guilds of Historica. I was hesitant myself, but then I found that it was actually not that difficult to be part of it and to create something fitting into this world. Thank you. When I get around to building another MOC, that somehow fits in the GOH world and makes any sense, and above all, I can make some good photographs of (which I currently cannot), I will have a go. And if it does not fit, I can always still show it in the historic section. Welcome to the forums Eru! Thank you too! Welcome, Eru. I'm also a Castle and Space fan! Thanks. Nice to see we are interested in the same themes. Maybe we will come across each others posts / comments / topics in either the historic or sci-fi section of the forum, and end up discussing MOC's, and/or peculiarities of certain themes, or technical stuff etc. Welcome Eru from a fellow Dutchie and almost Amterdammer (I work there ;-) I also got back into Lego in 2010 and unfortunately (depending on point of view) really broke my bank account being such a completest! Yes I know, I REALLY have a very pompous nickname. Hey 'play well'! It is funny how that indeed comes across as almost divined in Dutch, though actually not quite. Hope the commuting isn't killing you with all the traffic jams and /or delayed trains. Thank you too for welcoming me. At first the completist syndrome drove me nuts, and I thought the best way to handle it when I started collecting, was to limit myself to only one theme. Now I am much less bothered by it, and don't care that much, with most themes anyway, that I do not, and will not get all the sets from a particular theme. Thanks! Edited February 12, 2015 by Eru Magnus Valar Quote
TheLegGodt Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Commuting isn't much of a problem, I live near The Hague and either travel outside of rush hour or use the time in conference calls. I collect the Modulars, the Creator houses, the Winter Village and the CMFs. Beyond that it is just what I happen to fancy. I tend to focus on the LEGO exclusives. But that lot is already enough! Quote
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