Greetings

[Monki]

Hi all,

Im married and live in Sydney Australia. I absolutely loved playing Lego (Town sets) when I was young, and there was nothing I couldnt make from my collection of Lego. I gave it up in my teens but have always had a soft spot for this childhood hobby of mine. I enjoyed it so much and believe so strongly in its ability to encourage creativity in children and its general positive attributes that Ive always maintained that it would be the choice of toy for my children should I have some in the future (yet to have any). I would occasionally browse the Lego section of a shop out of general interest. I remember being disappointed in what I saw many times (Jack Stone days, heavily <insert that tiresome argument> sets) and was glad that in my time I had some great town sets around (late 80’s, early 90’s)

I’m now 30 (feeling a little old) and not too long ago for whatever reason I decided to buy a Lego set just for the hell of it. Slightly embarrassed I told myself that the person at the checkout would assume Im buying the set for a child. So I ended up buying the Garbage truck (7991) and was that was it… I was hooked. So impressed was I with the design, size and detail of this set that I now just cant help myself. I have over the last few months bought several City and Star Wars Sets, and I am impressed time and time again. Not too long ago I also picked up mine and my brothers old Lego collection from my mums place (thank goodness we haven’t sold it or given it away) and have begun building as many of our old sets as I can. So far I have built 100% of the Police Station (6398) Launch and Load Seaport (6542) and the much coveted and still very impressive Airport Shuttle (6399). There are a few sets that I have yet to build but unfortunately our older sets have suffered from some heavy discolouration and wear.

So it seems that Im not the only one to have such an obsession, in fact it seems that Im a little late in getting on the bandwagon… I had no idea that there was a whole world of enthusiasts out there. Ive seen a few Lego fan websites and Eurobricks seems like a great source of information, and a great place to exchange ideas and thoughts, Im glad that I’ve stumbled across such a great site.

Well I guess that’s my little intro for now…

[legotrainfan]

Nice "little" intro! We appreciate longer introductions! Welcome to eurobricks, fellow LEGO enthusiast!

To substitute discoloured pieces, I can recommend bricklink.com, eBay, or Pick a Brick (shop.lego.com).

Since you love town/city I hope you have noticed these wonderful modular houses: Cafe Corner, Green Grocer and Market Street.

[Captain Zuloo]

Welcome to Eurobricks fellow Aussie! I will be heading up your way on Monday from Canberra. I wonder if I'll see you...

[Guss]

another australian ?? it's an invasion !

Slightly embarrassed I told myself that the person at the checkout would assume Im buying the set for a child.

LOL I feel exactly the same when I buy lego , or when I have to transport BIG boxes ( like the 10144 sandcrawler ) on the street/bus/train because I don't have a car , I always think that people will assume that I bought it for a child's birthday ! If only they knew ....

Well, anyway, Hello and Welcome to Eurobricks !

[Monki]

Thanks for the welcome guys,

Legotrainfan,

Yeh Ive been on bricklink and have seen the cool modular home designs, but due to monetary constraints won't be buying them any time soon. Thanks for the tips tho! I love some of the new sets coming out.

Captain Zuloo,

Enjoy your stay in the big smoke! It really is getting smokey here...

Guss,

Glad to here Im not the only one... Im getting more used to it now though. Its funny how many adults are intrigued by my Lego sets when they them at my place.

[KimT]

Welcome to Eurobricks