Brick Miner

Hello again Jipay and Snefroe, It is good to be in contact with you both again Jipay, funny, you gave me my first LEGO job - working on skins for Eurobricks That, I think, is a very good question because I have a good reply:Specifically, I have not been told which lines I will be working on. However, during the Recruitment Workshop I was asked which themes I would prefer working on. I told them LEGO City and history based themes - I then proceed to tell them that LEGO Pirates, Wild West and Adventurers were my favorite toys in my childhood and teen years. Of course, I was asked, "What if you get put on LEGO Racers" (I think my interviewer knew I didn't appreciate this theme as an AFOL). And I said, "Well, then I will have to do a lot of research." Basically, I answered the question indirectly by implying that I know nothing of LEGO Racers, or cars in general , AND that I would be willing to work on the theme. I'm not sure how well my answer was received The next bit of information might be of some interest to a lot of you: During one of my interviews I did add to the discussion that I would love to work on a minifig-scale Belville or Paradisa "re-work" theme. And I received a reaction that was a bit surprising. The reaction was both, "Oooooh reeeally" and (in body language) "Like that will ever happen" - all while playfully poking fun at me. Generally, the reaction was not a serious one which made me believe that either 1) we would not be seeing a minifig theme target toward girls, or 2) we will be seeing one, only no one wanted to work on it. As I said, in either case I would be surprised (I would have thought a lot of designers would have enjoyed a change in the usual repertoire of police, fire, rescue, construction, knights, etc.). But now we are less than two months away, and I will be finding out very soon which themes I will be placed on. I have my fingers crossed on civilian City sets, or, a Medieval Middle Eastern theme (change from Medieval European Castle sets) or any theme from antiquity: Greek, Roman, etc. - Brick Miner (Justin)

Conscious that our medium is LEGO bricks, we, the viewer, are willing to allow for some discrepancies in scale between objects (certainly, if the minifig head/torso/arm/leg is an example!) – and generally the goal of a LEGO display (I use the word “display” to remove from our discussion play or function type creations such as LEGO Technic or LEGO Mindstorm) is to capture the impression of the scene. Therefore, I believe it is possible to reduce the Woolworth Building from fifty-seven stories to eight, without any lose to the LEGO model. In fact, I was in the camp who, before the London Tower Bridge images were released, wished that had been designed to accommodate minifigures – which is not to say minifig scale. I was hoping that the impression of London Tower Bridge was accomplished, including the small details, but that the arches were higher for minifig scale vehicles, footpaths for minifigures, etc. Furthermore, I think one could argue that there exists a bias to European stylized metropolitan cities when building in the Modular Series scale – since it favors intimate and personal street scene building over the sublime city populated with skyscrapers (New York, Chicago, Dubai, Hong Kong, etc.). However, I do not propose that this prejudice can honestly be reduced to the builder’s continental affiliation. Hinckley, I would love to participate more often, but posting takes so much time! To be as thorough as one should be, and to reply with the critical eye which one should, posting even a single message can be a huge endeavor!

Brickminer's LEGOPOLIS Featured Model: Metropolitan Park Tower 16082 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hi everyone! The last you heard from me I had just received word that I'd be starting as a graphic designer in the Graphics Lab at LEGO Systems in Billund. If you have not already, please read about the great news! http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=45115 In that thread EuroBricks member Klaus Dieter had suggested that I share some of my later Wild West creations which are featured on BrickShelf, since we had not formally discussed them on Eurobricks. However, I thought that I would instead present something much more recent. I have not published my LEGO City work before, so putting together the images for this thread has been more exciting for me than sharing my older Wild West creations. However, for those wanting to see my Wild West work, here is the BrickShelf folder: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=BrickMiner ---------------------------------------------------------------- Once I had the idea for this thread, I decided to take some photographs of my home layout from different angles and perspectives. Now, I tried very hard, but despite having three large windows in the room in which the layout is built, the photos which captured the layout entirely were too dark - I just couldn't seem to get enough light into the room. I was very unhappy with the images, and generally I didn’t feel as though they captured the magnitude which my layout provokes when viewed in person. So, instead of tackling the project as a whole, I have chosen to reveal the layout building-by-building. And in doing so, I will accompany each individually photographed building with MLCad rendered images, presenting the modular buildings section-by-section. This will allow for greater appreciation of the exterior detail and interior infrastructure of the models. Unfortunately, none of my creations will be presented with an interior detailing, since this has been neither conceived nor executed. For my first presentation I have chosen one of the more easily impressive buildings. Because of its large size it has become a central focus of my layout and because of this it is easily admirable to those who have just been introduced to the layout. Finally, I present the Metropolitan Park Tower 16082, with 3471 pieces: This project cost around $625.00 USD to build. It was first completed in winter of 2007 and was based on the gothic-revival Tribune Tower in downtown Chicago; however, late in 2008 the model was demolished and then re-designed earlier this year in MLCad. The finished result of that endeavor is what you see here. The last bricks were laid this past June on the current model. Some may recognize the current design's silhouette, which was inspired by New York City's Woolworth building. For those who are unfamiliar with this gothic-revival skyscraper, I suggest looking at some of the brilliant photography of it online. For quick reference see the Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolworth_Building ---------------------------------------------------------------- Here is the Metropolitan Park Tower section-by-section. The building is composed of five modular layers, as well as accompanying accessories (Park and Hotdog Stand). ---------------------------------------------------------------- Finally, I present photos of the finished model taken from my home display. Please note: I will be offering similar presentations for the other buildings in these photos. These presentations are to follow soon, and will be issued in this same thread. These buildings were primarily my answer to the Modular Series buildings: Café Corner, Green Grocer, Grand Emporium, etc. Because, while I enjoyed the grandeur of these buildings, I felt building in this scale would actually prohibit the projects which I wished to pursue. In the end, I decided for scope over scale - this is to say I was able to accomodate a larger scope (for example, taller buildings) by choosing a smaller scale (for example, smaller building footprint than the Modular Series buildings.) This smaller scale would allow me to pursue a larger diversity of buildings with less bricks, and less table space (and ultimately less cash)! I hope you look forward to my next installment! - BrickMiner

Sounds like I will feel right at home overseas Thanks guys! - BrickMiner

Holodoc, I thought of you specifically when I wrote that I can only hope there was a bit of sarcasm in your comment! Germany has a rich history. If for no other reason, Germany can be credited with producing some of the greatest Western thinkers arguably, second only to Ancient Greece. (Note: German philosophy is a another interest of mine ) - Brick Miner

KimT, thank you for the offer. Of course, I will want to see Copenhagen soon! As well, I am sure I will need someone to help me with my Danish Actually, my priority is to visit Germany - I have, what one might call, a crush on Germany But I do want to see a lot of Europe! I will have to bookmark the EB event date for 2012. Perhaps someone here can remind me as it gets closer to the date too Klaus Dieter, I am very tempted to reveal some of what I have been working on since my break with EB. However, I am hesitant because the models are not in a presentable form, at least not as polished as my Wild West creations are (no photo editing or digital boxes, etc.) Perhaps sharing my work would be a good excuse to take some photos of my layout before I tear it all down and box it up for Denmark! - Brick Miner

Yes Bonaparte I already feel a budding relationship with some of the designer on the graphics team. As well, to those traveling into Billund next year and beyond: feel free to send me a message through the EB messaging system. We can see if our schedules would permit a meeting during your stay I expect to at least meet up again with Hinckley and CopMike But encourage the possibility of meeting any EBer passing through. Of course, there is always the EB event in Billund too. - Brick Miner

Hello again everyone! I returned from the Graphic Design Recruitment Workshop nearly two weeks ago, and I apologize for not returning to you sooner. I have found myself in constant correspondence with LEGO since; and as I'm sure you can imagine, this has been a solid two weeks for me. The workshop was very messy/cluttered/chaotic with interviews, lunch, presentations, and assignments all being completed in the same room, and, in some cases, at the same time! I did not prefer this environment for being productive - certainly not creative. Considering all of this, I have to say that though I am extremely happy with the homework which I produced before the event, my performance at the workshop was poor, and I am not at all happy with my work on the assignments at the workshop. In reflection, the candidates were all very qualified, and in looking at things as objectively as possible, I would not have considered myself the most qualified of the bunch. Despite all of this, I received an email from my primary LEGO contact this morning which included an offer for a permanent position on the graphics design team. I will be accepting this offer, and expect to start in January 2011. In January, though I will be a designer, I will remain a fan at heart I expect to find time for continuing my MOCs, and wish to continue expansion of my City and Arabian Night layouts - if space within my Danish apartment permits! As well, I will continue to read Eurobricks, however, I am sure my contribution will be infrequent. I will keep all of your perspectives and requests in the back of my mind as I conduct my daily work. I also want to encourage everyone to be very critical of my designs. I would like to use Eurobricks as a source for consumer response. I think at times we, as fans, become engulfed in the hype regarding new LEGO products, and critical judgment concerning specifics becomes lost. To elaborate, I can assume that since any feedback which I read is from a member, and being a member of Eurobricks means being fanatical about LEGO products, so I will take particular interest in other types of responses. Furthermore, as adults, I will look to your responses as a source of mature and contemplated thought on my work. Particularly, adult fans need to remember that they are adults, and though we can keep children in our minds at LEGO, here on Eurobricks I should expect to read comments from adult minds, not comments from adult minds who have attempted to interpret the mind of a child. So, let me hear what you, the adult, wants. Besides, I am sure that I will hear enough of what children want following focus groups, etc If you have any further questions, I will attempt to answer those here, with what information I have. In conclusion, I fully share this accomplishment with the entirety of those Eurobricks members who were active during my time here. This is a win for each of you, because surly, your feedback has contributed to my growth as a designer within the LEGO medium. For example, I take the case of my first attempt at an MOC, Gunslingers Saloon ( http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5127&st=0#entry81047 ), created in 2006. Thank you - Brick Miner

Thank you for the warm welcome back everyone! For those who have comment on my minifigure sketches - thank you for the compliments I do think, as others have said in various threads, that LEGO is looking for strong illustration skills for both the Graphic and Front-End teams. My background is in illustrating comic books and over the past 6 years I have developed a distinct style to set myself apart from other artist within that industry. This style is of course manifesting in my minifigure illustrations. I am glad to receive confirmation that the translation between the two subjects is agreeable I will amend with this: My portfolio was not accepted for two years (about 3 or 4 individual submissions), and it was only until I added those minifigure illustrations (Ghost Town and Arabian Nights and complimented them to the decal designs and finished minifigure photos) that I was asked to come to the workshop. The only other new material which was added in the most recent update was the Arabian Nights logo design. As well, I think LEGO is looking for submissions strong with vector logo creation. The homework which we were assigned was very specific. However, we were not asked to build any sets or models. I can only assume that all of the homework which I will see at the workshop will be a combination of hand drawn sketches and vector graphics. However, oil and acrylic paints were also suggested for some assignments. For now, I probably should not reveal any more information on the specific requests of the assignments themselves. Just2Good, it's great that your interest in the history of EB directed you to research older post, conversations, and members. This is very cool to hear because it reminds me of something that I would/did do when I joined (although, the forum was much more in its infancy then). - BrickMiner

My name is Justin Carmien. Many of the long-time members here will remember my contributions to Eurobricks between 2006 and 2008. However, several years have passed now since I have made even a single post; though, that does not mean that I do not read these boards daily—because that is actually the case! Also, between 2006 and 2007 I held a Graphic Administrator position and produced a number of graphics for the site, most of which have now been replaced with more timely images—however, a few “skins” are still in use. My most prize work for the site was the Town and Trains Forum skin and banner, developed in collaboration with active member Alex54, and former Town and Train Forum moderator, Hobbes (all prior to the split between forums ClassicTown.net and Train Tech). As well, many AFOL may be familiar with my BrickShelf Folder or RailBricks Feature: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=BrickMiner In 2008 I ended my relationship with the Eurobricks community to pursue employment with the LEGO Group as a Graphic Designer. With the help of Ben Ellermann (classic castle, classic pirates, GatewayLUG), and then Mikael Sjöstedt (Cop Mike) I was encouraged to reply to job postings throughout those two years, but each time was not asked to come to Denmark to further the process. However, in response to the job postings here ( http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=42408 ) and here ( http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=42407 ) I have been asked to come to Denmark to participate in a team workshop with other potential candidates later this August. For those who are interested in seeing my portfolio, I have made it available here: http://justinbleep.com/dropbox/LEGO_app/justin_carmien_PORTFOLIO_01.pdf http://justinbleep.com/dropbox/LEGO_app/justin_carmien_PORTFOLIO_02.pdf As homework for the workshop, participants were asked to produce three pieces, which I have now completed, but will not post here until I return from Denmark (we were asked also to create a presentation with the homework, and I do not wish to spoil that event by publishing the information early). I am participating in a workshop with 6 other candidates. Living in the Unites States, I am traveling the farthest. I have made sure to email all of the participants, and have heard back from most. And in fact, I feel a growing friendship with some already! We have not been made aware how many positions there are to fill, or even if this workshop is regarding specifically the call for Graphic Designers, or both Graphic and Product Designers (front end development). A few of the participants have suggested they had applied for both, as I had. In conclusion, I would like to say thank you to those members who help to shape my early AFOL years; because for sure, I am in debt to those who have made it possible that I have advanced this far in the process. The list includes Eurobricks members, The Brickster, Mister Phes, Norro and others whose names are escaping me currently. I have posted this thread in the General Discussion and News Forum, so that we may use this topic as a venue for Q&A regarding the workshop, or more generally, as a venue for discussion of any design workshop which an AFOL attends. However, be aware that I was asked to sign a confidentiality form in able to be able to participate in the workshop. At this point, I have not seen the form myself; however, it is very possible that the amount of information which I can give about the workshop might be limited by stipulations on that form. - BrickMiner

at this point, i have not allowed anyone the use of my stickers.however, if someone expressed so much interest to take the time to recreate one of my MOCs (i assume this would take a lot of effort, since the process would have to be undertaken without proper instruction provided - creating instructions would take more time than i currently have), making sure to give me credit of course , then i feel that sharing my stickers with that fellow builder would be in order! i am very satisfied in knowing that this work still evokes inspiration for many LEGO history fans, despite its older age now! - BM

thanks for your response here, it is rewarding to hear of your interest!i only have a .pdf list of the elements in the set, divided into each section of the set: station, engine, caboose, etc. it is true, some of my models are first compose in MLCad; however, for an engine i need the intuition of building in live bricks. - BM

5150, based on your quoted portion of my post and added reply, i think you might have missed my intention for posting here. it seems to me (though i can only assume) that you might have been imposing others ideas in this thread onto my personal train-of-thought. i posed a serious concern and problem that an adult hobbyist today (who grew up with LEGO in the 90s) is experiencing. why would anyone want discredit an honest perspective concerning the hobby - we could all benefit from adopting some perspectivist habits! also, it appears to me your comment is aggresive and that you are seeking an argument!? sure i can take a position in an argument other than my own: i can imagine myself to be the LEGO marketer, i can be the child of today, i can be the female fan of LEGO, i can argue the position of anyone whose perspective i consider myself capable of comprehending - that is the 'blessing' of human conciousness! however, just because i am able to take this positions doesn't mean that i am obligated to. in my initial post i took the position of myself - because i am (of many things) a fan of LEGO products. i had an honest personal experience to share with eurobricks, and quite possibly, any employee of LEGO who might stumble upon this thread. it seems to me that this the the reason internet forums have come in to such favorable opinion today - they are a tool that allows people to share personal experiences and find people who can relate to those experiences. - Brick Miner

I would agree with you, however (and despite my personal peeve of modernity in being so scientific with our economics) I would site the best sellers list @ www.lego.com, US.a set in the power miners theme made the top of list for several weeks or even months after its release, usually in spots 2, 3, or 4 (especially the smaller sets in the initial release, but some medium sized sets too - crystal king and rock wrecker specifically reached #2 and #3 respectively) - selling better than city, starwars, and all the other themes that are mainstays for the company. the only pirates sets i recall on list were the smaller sets (specifically, the two impulses, and desert island, that was it!), and they appeared at the bottom. i don't think any of those set ever reached above spot #20. the fort and ship were never on the list compared to similarly priced power miners sets (titanium command rig for example) which did make the list. - Brick Miner

without any supporting facts in your initial post, it appears to us readers that you are making a bias claim and favoring power miners.to me, it seems pointless to differentiate between conception and execution of the two lines. this single wave of pirate sets has me feeling like this was one of LEGO's many "playthemes." It seems that LEGO marketing has chosen this playtheme strategy over building toward branding themes, or what we AFOL are calling "evergreen themes." with the current direction of the company, it is not hard to envision a future where the only minifig scale themes we see are categorized into "licensed", "playtheme", or "city." As an adult hobbyist, this is disappointing. as a child we we presented with a much different market and much different LEGO product. those themes that lasted years enabled me to dream of massive layouts, composed of small models collected over the years - it was a truly epic feeling! those 1990's catalog collage images inspired those thoughts, and looking at the magnificent displays at Brickworld, it is not hard to see how many of us child fans were impressed by them. we were quite impressionable - almost all displays are layouts! now, i am left with 750 USD of 2009 pirates that i cannot dream, collect, and build toward that massive layout! i have no sails to match the new imperial insignia i have no baseplate in the new colored grays on which to build that massive imperial or pirate fort. and without these essentials, there is no massive (and visually consistent :) ) 2009 pirate layout! as a hobbyist that builds only toward layouts, i will probably sell my stock on BL to fund a theme with a more comprehensive scope and with more layout potential. - Brick Miner

Thanks Hinckley. BTW, if you didn't get my last email - Congrats on the the master builder job. I hope it is going well for you out in sunny California! Thanks for the encouragements! Yes. LEGO has been using a more cartoony style (by use of varying line weights) for far more than ten years now. When I designed my WW figures I was going for the more classic "designy" look - the classic waiter is the flagship icon of this style in LEGO minifigures. Though, as you brought up, even the official WW figures are more "cartoony" and less "designy." I'm not exactly sure why i opted for the style that I did. Probably a little out of classic preference, and possibly a little inexperience on my part at the time of creating those designs. However, when I designed my LEGO City decals I definitely recognized this modern preference and chose a more animated look - here I'm referencing my billboard, in particular.Thank you for the pointers, and these are all things I have recognized, and probably because of divided obligations have not acknowledged them as of yet. This is probably the encouraging I need. Thank you. And of course we can talk later - I should let you know that I do not have a college degree, though i have been working professional in the illustration field for a few years - so I'm sure our different background experience would be valuable to each other. - BrickMiner

Hello guys. BrickMiner here. I actually applied to a position with LEGO with the same requisites in January of this year. I wasn’t chosen to fill the position though it had been decided by LEGO (because of the many talented applicants) to ask the front end/development area if any of the applicants could be used in their area of development as well. Though I have withdrawn from eurobricks and the online community, and the GTWLUG (because of relocation), I am still very much interested in considering a position with the LEGO company and my enthusiasm for the brand of products is at a new peak (though directly following the letter back from LEGO on February 17th I was crushed and it did take some time to recover!) This past July, I exhibited at the SDCCI and meet with Megan Rothrock from Brick Journal. Correspondence with her has re-stimulated my interest in the inner workings of the company and the processes of product development. At the time my initial portfolio was being developed (November/December of last year) I had each of my local LUG members review my submission for suggestions toward improvement. I now would love to share my portfolio here for any feedback that might contribute toward building a more prefect portfolio to re-submit to LEGO now or in the future. Understandably, I wasn’t given any feedback from LEGO directly. Of course I would love to add more diversity to my portfolio, including my work in the LEGO City sub-theme “Industry”, as well as my current work which includes development of sets and characters and overall package branding of a LEGO Arabian Knights theme. Though the portfolio features quite a bit of illustration work, I would also love to add more free-hand sketch work (non-finalized illustration) of LEGO stylized characters. Here is a link to my portfolio and CV, feedback is appreciated. http://www.urbansequence.com/dropbox/LEGO_...p_CV_screen.pdf http://www.urbansequence.com/dropbox/LEGO_...p_PF_screen.pdf Thanks guys - BrickMiner

i don't think my visit here on EB will be long. i only wanted to try my hand at a 'worldly critique' of this model - i was motivated because the thread seemed like it was heading toward a european vs. american argument. i didn't find time in my schedule for BW this year - i've put some long over due emphasis on comic book conventions this summer. - brickminer

It’s just too bad that when LEGO finally explored an architectural style closely associated with American tradition in the CC product line, it had to end up terrible – as is the case here. Currently - and speaking exclusively about my LEGO City building - I only build in American styles, and more specifically, styles dominate in the American Mid-West. The defining styles of the American tradition are a testament to the beauty of decorative arts. Chicago School (seen here, in this firehouse), Gothic Revival, Modern, and Post Modern are the iconic look of America’s urban landscapes. However, even in my bias toward American styles in my LEGO City building, I still see this as the weak link of the CC series. I think this building fails in its pure lack of respect for its own style. It doesn’t honor the American tradition. Louis Sullivan (early architect of the Chicago School) proposed, ‘form follows function.’ A reduction of ornamental elements - in favor of function. This was a revolutionary theoretical formula in the decorative arts. What we have here is a building that doesn’t not adhere to the fundamental principal of its own architectural style. It is an attempt to be decorative – to keep in line with the CC product line. This is why this building doesn’t work. I could have built this same building in half the bricks, and in half the space. There is no reason it needs to be so large – and if this was compressed, the mere construction would have become the decoration – therefore making a valor and honest attempt at ‘form follows function’ in the LEGO medium. As a side note, I think the later replies in this thread are a testament to why LEGO should have stuck to the International Style when developing real-world architectural styles for an adult and an international market. Though, the international style augmented ‘form follows function’ to a true removal of all decoration. I think it’s funny that we all prefer decoration in our LEGO City building style. It seems we haven’t come to appreciated ‘function’ nearly as much – this is expounded by the similarities of the CC series - so far. - BrickMiner

no, i don’t. but what i mean is that ben is a very nice guy. And EB is used, very common, as a socially acceptable passive-aggressive joke within the AFOL community. i saw it first hand at BW, and became a victim of its ridicule when my past involvement in the site came up in discussion. this is something that needs to be deconstructed over time.I am sympathetic to everyone. and i wouldn’t be surprised to read a formal apology note from the site. these are not malicious people. -BM

you have to realize, ben isn’t speaking to you guys… he’s speaking to the rest of the AFOL community. And that is how the rest of the AFOL community talks about EB. go to a LEGO convention and you will realize EB is, in fact, a dirty word. i support ben, he’s a good friend of mine and a good guy. me, phred, copmike and hinckley all sat down and had a pleasant dinner with ben at Brickworld. We all got along, its not what you guys are making it out to be. -BM

I would like to clarify and acknowledge all inspirations that motivated me in creating my version of a LEGO ghost town. First we need to recognize EB member TheBrickster, who to the best of my knowledge introduced Ghost Town MOCing to the medium of LEGO. Seeing his mystery challenge in 2005 is the single event that motivated me to started creating my own LEGO vision in the horror/western genre. Now, my interest in Ghost Towns (and more generally the horror/western genre) was rooted in me long ago. The comic book title ,Weird Western Tales (circa 1971) featuring Jonah Hex is a favorite of mine, and if this comic had been absent from my teen and young adult years, it is possible that I never would have become interested in the genre at all. Respectively, iconic imagery and emotions that I experienced when reading Jonah Hex are themes that are reproduced in my version of the horror/western genre. However, the characters and story of my LEGO ghost town stems from neither of these sources, an is, in all honestly, a very unlikely inspiration - the movie Star Wars. The three heroes of Shiversdale, the Mystic Wanderer, Cocky Cook, and the Young Wrangler, all have counterparts in the Obi-Wan, Luke Skywalker , Han Solo collective archetype. The Young Wrangler (Luke Skywalker) is the literary

I feel justified in replying to this thread on behalf of my reputation as a member of the AFOL community.I have never claimed to be the first to explore the horror/western genre in the medium of LEGO bricks. Therefore, anyone who has come to the conclusion that I originated horror/western building in the medium of LEGO has done so completely on their own assumption. I would like to free myself of responsibility for conclusions made by anyone, but myself. Furthermore, I would like to add, that I see no reason for anyone to assume that I brought the horror/western genre to the medium of LEGO. If that presumption is ever implied, then accordingly, a credit must be given. Nor do I feel obligated to acknowledge the originator of any LEGO genre when I release an MOC in a genre that I have not originated. (As a personal example, when I release a SteamPunk or TechWest MOC, I see if foolish to feel mandated to acknowledge the originator of that theme in the medium of LEGO, just as I don

i like to think im a "young" 28 ;-)