bamaker Posted July 8, 2008 Posted July 8, 2008 A big Texas "howdy" to everyone here on EB. I've been lurking around for several months now (officially joined a few weeks ago) and thought I'd finally say "hey." My LEGO interests are primarily with Star Wars and Castle (though a few of the Agents sets look promising). I do not consider myself a hardcore LEGO collector; I do not create any MOCs, I usually build a set and keep it assembled for a few days, then take it apart and store it, and I'll go through several months/years where I do not buy any sets (I've seen this referred to by others as "the dark period" in their LEGO hobby -- good term). My first introduction to LEGO were the Classic Space sets of the late 70s-early 80s. Afterwards, as I grew older, I drifted away from LEGO but always held on to my Space sets -- kept them in closets, the garage, parents' attic, etc. In 1999, after I had a family of my own, LEGO announced the license to produce the Star Wars sets, and I got back into LEGO in a big way. I bought all the SW sets up until AOTC was released, then I became a little more selective. In 2004, I sold every LEGO SW set I owned to pay for a family vacation (I regret selling my AT-AT and MF), but still would buy a couple of the <$10 sets here & there on an impulse. These usually ended up going to my kids, however. I didn't get back into LEGO until the ISD & JSB sets were announced. I told myself I'd buy those two only, but when I saw the new B-Wing & Slave I -- well, I had to have those, too. Since then I've been buying sets pretty regularly, and I've fallen for the Castle sets in a big way, as well. Anyway, if my habits on other forum sites are any indication, I don't post frequently, but I hope to contribute in some small way to the community around here. Quote
MoWo Posted July 8, 2008 Posted July 8, 2008 A warm welcome from another new one Undersigned MoWo Quote
Donut Posted July 8, 2008 Posted July 8, 2008 Howdy! Welcome to the forums! I hope you have a wonderful time here. Quote
The Rancor Posted July 8, 2008 Posted July 8, 2008 In 2004, I sold every LEGO SW set I owned to pay for a family vacation (I regret selling my AT-AT and MF) Welcome to Eurobricks! Have fun I feel sorry for that loss (hopefully you can snag your kids Lego when they're not looking ) Quote
legotrainfan Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Welcome to our community! I think you'll feel comfortable here. There are a lot of SW fans around here. Quote
I Scream Clone Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Welcome from another AFOL, though i wish i had have kept all my old lego, oh well just keep purchasing new stuff for me. Great intro by the way. Quote
Admiral Blockbeard Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 your story sounds familiar, i think quite a few people were in there dark ages and then Star wars came along and took them back, I personally love star wars and Lego so by all logic i should like Lego Star wars, for some reason i have never really felt the urge to buy it, i may go seek medical help on how to solve this mystery, or maybe its the Flesh coloured mini figs... welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy your time here, i know i have regards Cpt. PB Quote
Tarfful Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) Hello, and welcome to EB fellow LEGO SW enthusiast! I think you'll enjoy your stay here with us. By the sets you mention I take it your an OT (Original Trilogy) fan, which of course is great! On a related note, what version of the MF did you have, 4504 or 7190? Once again welcome to EB. -Tarfful Edited July 10, 2008 by Tarfful Quote
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