Hello everyone!

[BlackThunderTJ]

Hello there!

 

I'm a very long-term LEGO fan, collector and MOC designer who has held the titles of KFOL, TFOL and now AFOL (there's no such thing as liking LEGO for too long!).

 

I really like designing modular builds, display scenes and sets with lots of playability, and the primary themes of my designs are the Georgian era (like the Pirates sets), historic periods in general, and fantasy. If I can cram at least a few play features into a tiny space, in many cases I will (especially with my personal creations)!

 

Most of my "serious" LEGO designs over the past few years has been digital, because of the freedom I have to use elements that don't exist, and that I don't currently have in my collection. Any builds I create from my collection are usually short-term, and only for me. They also often end up with a lot of odd colours!

 

As I've been working on my designs I've started pushing myself to be more and more ambitious with designs, trying to use parts in clever and unexpected ways (e.g. a croissant as a building decoration, or a black grass element as the ornate detailing on a lantern, which I did in one of my builds), and trying to create really interesting shapes.

 

Many of my current projects are focused on Lego Ideas submissions, partly because I would love to have a set published, but also because it feels like it pushes me to try new things, and to keep honing my skills.

 

I've never been a part of any LEGO forum in the real world or online before, so I'm still finding my feet. I'm really looking forward to learning all about being a part of a LEGO community, and meeting you all!

 

BlackThunderTJ

[aFrInati0n]

Welcome and please enjoy your time with us! 

[BlackThunderTJ]

Thank you @aFrInati0n! I definitely think I'll enjoy my time here chatting with fellow LEGO fans!

[aFrInati0n]

Thanks already for also directly joining the other discussion with the poll - I would believe it should not matter much if you freshly joined or not. I appreciate your inputs very much!