Gen. Knowledge Posted July 30, 2008 Posted July 30, 2008 Hello everyone, I'm a closet AFOL. I've been playing with and collecting Lego sets since the late 1970's. About 10 years ago, tragedy struck. My Lego collection I had stored in my parent's garage was given away by my parents to the children of visiting cousins. They thought I didn't want the Lego sets anymore, so they gave them away. Well, I'm too embarrassed to ask for them back, so I have been on a mission to rebuild my armies. I've taken some time off, but recently I've been inspired to get back into Lego building after a trip to Legoland in California. Right now I am in the process of building up a British inspired brigade. I should have pictures up hopefully by the end of next week. I changed the look of my Brigadier General and higher ranking officers after checking out some of the armies on this site. I am also looking into ways of designing and producing custom flags for my brigade. I should also look into creating a story around this brigade to keep all-y'alls interested... Tony Quote
Stauder Posted July 30, 2008 Posted July 30, 2008 Hello Gen. Knowlage , welcome to Eurobricks. This message is not generic and is custom written by Stauder to meet your needs. I see you like the [getfavtheme] theme, it is interesitng. Yey Lego! Ok, this joke is no longer funny, so seriously. Welcome to Eurobricks, Be sure to click on the image in my sig to get to know some of our staff and members Good luck re-builing your armies. Stauder. Quote
Captain Green Hair Posted July 30, 2008 Posted July 30, 2008 Welcome to Eurobricks Tony! Always good to see a new 18th century fan Quote
legotrainfan Posted July 30, 2008 Posted July 30, 2008 Hi and welcome to eurobricks! If I were you, I'd ask my cousins if their children were still interested in your former LEGO stuff. Since your LEGO sets were given away 10 years ago, it's likely that your cousins' children are not interested in your former brick collection anymore... though it depends on how old the kids are, of course. Anyway, maybe the right time to get your stuff back. Quote
Gen. Knowledge Posted July 30, 2008 Author Posted July 30, 2008 Hi and welcome to eurobricks!If I were you, I'd ask my cousins if their children were still interested in your former LEGO stuff. Since your LEGO sets were given away 10 years ago, it's likely that your cousins' children are not interested in your former brick collection anymore... though it depends on how old the kids are, of course. Anyway, maybe the right time to get your stuff back. Their boys are in high school now. The oldest will be a senior this upcoming year. I just feel bad about asking for the stuff back. Also after all these years, they probably mixed in a lot of their own sets so it would be hard to figure out whats mine. I'm not that close to them either. I've probably seen then twice their whole life, and it's only been when there is a death in the family. I don't really care much for the bricks as much as the minifigs. I had a large army of Black Falcons, they where my favorite, and large armies of other castle minifigs. I also had a huge army of Imperial Guards. I remember how my girlfriend at the time and I use to go to all the local Target and Toysrus stores to buy up all the Bounty Boats, Pirate Minifigs, and Sea Mates sets just to build up my army. I had hundreds of those useless Captain Hook minifigs and monkeys. My wife doesn't understand my obsession with Lego. She hates it when I spend hours on the computer looking at Lego sites like this. HAHAHA Quote
Eurobricks Emperor Bonaparte Posted July 30, 2008 Eurobricks Emperor Posted July 30, 2008 Welcome Tony on Eurobricks! I think your face looks a lot like mine Quote
NewRight Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Welcome to EuroBricks. Wish you the best of luck in finding your place in the community. Quote
I Scream Clone Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Nice to meet you Gen Knowledge! Welcome to EB! That is a great choice of user name by the by! I feel for the loss of your older lego, but now you will just have to spend even more on the newer stuff or ebay Cant wait to see you Brigadier etc Quote
Gen. Knowledge Posted July 31, 2008 Author Posted July 31, 2008 Welcome Tony on Eurobricks!I think your face looks a lot like mine Yes, and what pretty arms you have Emperor Bonaparte? BTW, I really like your army. Have you been recruiting lately? Quote
WhiteFang Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Tony, welcome to Eurobricks! I am sure you will find many other great and helpful members which have interest in various themes. Feel free to explore and make yourself at home! Quote
Eurobricks Emperor Bonaparte Posted July 31, 2008 Eurobricks Emperor Posted July 31, 2008 BTW, I really like your army. Have you been recruiting lately? Thanks! And yes, I'm still recruiting. Currently I'm adding a band to my French army. Quote
Cardinal Brick Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Welcome aboard, I hope you have a great time here. Quote
Dadster Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Welcome!! Very original name. Good luck with rebuilding your armies...Black Falcons rule!! Quote
Lego12 Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Good luck, on getting those sets back and building your army. Welcome to EB! Enjoy it with all of its pleasure! A little over-dramatic, aww who cares, I love EB! Quote
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