#ausxip

I mean, yeah, I loved it. I went to 2 Conventions (across the world, 15 hours flight away), bought the fan kits, bought all 6 seasons on VHS from the UK (also the other side of the world). I've been to locations in Auckland where the show was filmed. I've met a few of the cast, had a meal and met family of one, and have friends around the world who I met through this fandom. I was in forums and chat boards, I read so much fanfic.

So yeah, sure I was obsessed with it. But you know what, as a baby dyke in the late 90s, I didn't have anything else. I wasn't really welcome to be myself while living at home. I didn't know how to find the community other than online. So, it was more than just a show I enjoyed, it was a support network. It was meeting other (and older) lesbians to share stories with and find hope for the future.

Don't know if my mum will ever truly understand that, nor do I care to dredge all that back up again. That was a shit time in our relationship and we've come so far we don't need to go back there.

Thank you Xena, for giving me all of that.

I've donated three of my custom Lego Xena builds to this years charity auction held by the AUSXIP.

I'm totally blown away to be apart of this. AUSXIP was one of the first sites I stumbled across when I first started watching Xena all those years ago and has been my go to site for all things Xena. The site's founder, Mary D is a legend in the fan community and it's fair to say that her site has been a huge part in keeping the Xenaverse alive all these years.

I'm so pleased to be able to contribute to this years auction and it cannot be said enough, thank you Mary D for all your hard work and support of the Xena fan community.

Here's a little bit more info on the builds.

There's about 200 individual Lego branded bricks in each model both new and recycled. Xena stands around 7 inches high while both versions of Gabrielle stand at around 6 and a half inches.

I've updated my original design to include some more recognisable details such as Xena's Chakram and knee guards.

Season 6 Gabrielle has had some changes made to her outfit and like Xena both Gabrielle's have been given a base to stand on.

Each one can move their arms and head. They can also hold their iconic weapons.

I love that they’re also interviewing the fans! Because the fans are the creators of Xena too. It makes sense.

MaryD! Webmaster of AUSXIP. A very influential site for Xenites. Resources galore. Everything you’d ever want.

I read at least part of season seven, but honestly, I’ve never been much into that format? The pictures are distracting to me, but it’s a quick read and written by Missy Good; I think if you’re into the screenplay format, it’s worth spending some time reading!

Any questions about the Xena Reboot? That good ol Mary D down at Ausxip has ya covered. If ever a question has an answer then check out the FAQ cuz they’re on top of that research biz