Lego Technic Groups, Shows, Meets in Uk?

[Trojan]

Hi all. I’m hoping to find out about any groups or events in the UK that are particularly interested in Technic Mocs, mods etc. Or at least include some in their collection. I see lots of videos and photos of gatherings on YouTube or Flickr in the US and Europe. I am aware of adult Lego groups in the uk however they are not really interested in Technic. I know that the Technic side of the community will always be smaller and I think that by nature we are more solitary creatures. I do wander why it is so hard to find this kind of thing over here though, I know there are many talented builders In this country. Are we just a miserable lot? Do I really have to get on an airplane and cross the channel to see some of these custom creations in the flesh? 

Many thanks 

Troy 

[paul_delahaye]

I too am based in the UK, and love Technic, but as a collector, 

As we know Technic sells well in the UK, but having attended many of the public shows in the past 5 years, Technic has rarely featured as a display piece.  Yes many builders use technic components in their builds, but these are usually only strutually or for functions.  

Used to be a chap who was local to me who used to do massive Technic builds, Simon was his name I think.  I definately saw him at a few of the shows with some mighty impressive technic and robot constructions, but I've not seen him around for a couple of years now.

 

Paul

 

 

 

[Boulderer]

Technic appears to be overlooked where the shows and fan events are concerned.  This has always seemed a little odd, considering the apparent popularity of the Technic theme within the UK.  I've never really found a suitable explanation for this.