Big Cam Posted December 10, 2009 So through random events I ended up here. At what point did this site stop being the European Lego Fans Community and become Eurobricks? As newer member I never new of the old site, and I was curious if there is any type of history lesson I can get? Or was this simply a host move and I'm being nosey again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonaparte Posted December 10, 2009 Somewhere in March 2008 we moved hosts and providers because of our growing traffic. The move from being a European oriented website to a global site happened gradually and so we've dropped the old tagline in our banner to match reality. Now we're a site dedicated to those wonderful European bricks (TLG is a European brick-making company after all). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted December 10, 2009 Somewhere in March 2008 we moved hosts and providers because of our growing traffic. The move from being a European oriented website to a global site happened gradually and so we've dropped the old tagline in our banner to match reality. Now we're a site dedicated to those wonderful European bricks (TLG is a European brick-making company after all). Doh, I did not put that together Very interesting thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rancor Posted December 10, 2009 I was lurking for news on the site just before it became the site it is today. The proportion of American, Canadian, AUS, NZ members still existed though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siegfried Posted December 11, 2009 The proportion of American, Canadian, AUS, NZ members still existed though. Indeed! I found EB back in 2005 when searching for set reviews. I didn't join at the time because forums aren't really my thing ( ), I was trying to be subtle about my LEGO interest, and because the "Euro" part. I thought that I wouldn't be allowed to join! Eventually I noticed (via the flag tags) that there were many non-Europeans on the site, so join I did! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piranha Posted December 11, 2009 I remember that site, I was member back then It really was a shock coming to this new site, quite a change from the old. Now its a shock to go back I also like how the site's slogan has changed from being " The European LEGO Fans Community" to "Uniting LEGO fans from all over the world" Very fitting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RileyC Posted December 11, 2009 I knew that there was an old site but I had never seen it. I like the banner, we should resurrect it for a special month. Great find Big Cam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted December 12, 2009 Somewhere in March 2008 we moved hosts and providers because of our growing traffic. The move from being a European oriented website to a global site happened gradually and so we've dropped the old tagline in our banner to match reality. Yeah some punk kept repeating for over a year Eurobricks should update its tagline to reflect the increasing international dispersion of its user base. Eventually this suggestion was taken on board and the tagline was updated in 2007, but you'd have to ask Hinckley for a more precise date since he designed the updated skin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorro Posted December 12, 2009 Good to know a bit more of the history of Eurobricks, since also I joined later (September 2008). I did visit EB and Classic-Pirates a lot before that date though (half a year?), just didn't bother to sign up. I discovered Eurobricks while googling for Napoleonic minifigs (metal ones from Old Glory actually) and bumped into Bonaparte's Imperial armies thread. Since I always liked LEGO and still had my old and quite large collection, including about 50 bluecoats and a dozen or two of redcoats, I decided to start building my own Napoleonic army with LEGO as well, next to my metallic Old Glory army. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ratshot Posted December 12, 2009 This is very interesting. I never knew anything about Eb, espesially this. Someone needs to write up the history of EB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted December 12, 2009 We did have an account of Eurobricks history once but it hasn't been updated since mid 2006. Its been lost and forgotten these days... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siegfried Posted December 12, 2009 In many ways the forum itself is it's own history! Aside from the mysterious EB1, EB2 and EB3 which we have no record of (rumour has it that EB1 and EB2 were sabataged and EB3 vanished just after going public and will return in our time of need), everything else is here, including the first topic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Posted December 12, 2009 everything else is here, including the first topic! http://www.nonusafolcommunity.com Thanks for reviving that, makes me realize again that so many of the early members are - sadly - no longer active... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CP5670 Posted December 13, 2009 Indeed! I found EB back in 2005 when searching for set reviews. I didn't join at the time because forums aren't really my thing ( default_wacko.gif ), I was trying to be subtle about my LEGO interest, and because the "Euro" part. I thought that I wouldn't be allowed to join! Eventually I noticed (via the flag tags) that there were many non-Europeans on the site, so join I did! I lurked on EB around that time too, coming from links posted on Lugnet. I was actually looking for a good Lego forum at the time, but the seemingly European focus kept me from joining too. It looked like a local LUG's forum to an outsider. How old is EB, exactly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonaparte Posted December 13, 2009 I lurked on EB around that time too, coming from links posted on Lugnet. I was actually looking for a good Lego forum at the time, but the seemingly European focus kept me from joining too. It looked like a local LUG's forum to an outsider. What did change your mind about joining up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted December 14, 2009 In many ways the forum itself is it's own history! Aside from the mysterious EB1, EB2 and EB3 which we have no record of (rumour has it that EB1 and EB2 were sabataged and EB3 vanished just after going public and will return in our time of need), everything else is here, including the first topic! Well thats curious, there are so many Honoray Citizens but when you go to the members list, there are only 5 Honorary Citizens?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Posted December 14, 2009 Well thats curious, there are so many Honoray Citizens but when you go to the members list, there are only 5 Honorary Citizens?? I guess those accounts are closed, because you also cannot find 'banned' or 'taking a break' members via the members search function (for good reasons). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CP5670 Posted December 14, 2009 What did change your mind about joining up? I came back 3 or 4 years later and noticed that many posters had listed their locations as outside Europe, and there was more overall activity as well, so I registered. Lugnet was also pretty much dead by that point, at least the sections I used to frequent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted December 15, 2009 I guess those accounts are closed, because you also cannot find 'banned' or 'taking a break' members via the members search function (for good reasons). I suppose that makes sense, but I wodner why close an honorary citizens account,. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stash2Sixx Posted December 15, 2009 Because sometimes staff members need to make important decisions. Things happen and issues need to be addressed sooner rather than later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted December 16, 2009 Well thats curious, there are so many Honoray Citizens but when you go to the members list, there are only 5 Honorary Citizens?? And to add to the confusion I'm actually an Honorary Citizen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siegfried Posted December 16, 2009 And to add to the confusion I'm actually an Honorary Citizen In your case the title is just Honorary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted December 16, 2009 Does that make me an Honorary Honorary Citizen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siegfried Posted December 16, 2009 Does that make me an Honorary Honorary Citizen? Yes. Your full title is; Governor Phes, the Honorary Honorary Citizen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted December 16, 2009 Can I be Governor Mister Phes, the Honorary Honorary Citizen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
