#sealug

When Jessie and I moved to Seattle, we had no idea that there was a community of adults who played with LEGO. We thought we were part of a closeted group of people. But as is turns out, there are hundreds of Adult Fans Of LEGO (AFOLs) out there, and many of them are members of LEGO-sponsored clubs called LEGO User Groups (LUGs). These individuals are not just children in adult bodies. They are artists who use these unique little bricks and pieces to create masterpieces that some people can only imagine. Moreover, one of their primary aspirations is to encourage others to become better builders themselves. As LEGO’s motto goes, “to inspire the builders of tomorrow.” We were elated to join this mission.

I have to credit a wonderful guy named Soren for helping us find our tribe. I came upon a short period where I was unemployed and looking for a different direction in life. I needed something to give me a breath of fresh air. Then we discovered that Seattle has three LEGO stores, something that turns out to be incredibly rare for the company. What better way to try something completely different, than to become a Brick Specialist for the company I adored so much? It was there that I met Soren, and he soon introduced us to our first LUG meeting. We were welcomed with open arms and have been members of the Seattle group, SEALUG, ever since.

Alas, I could not stay a Brick Specialist forever. My education and dreams were leading me down a different path. But from my experience, I learned a lot about myself and the company. We also learned that there was a secondary marketplace for selling parts, called Bricklink.com. It was then and there that the idea of Renegade Bricks was born. It has recently started as a little Bricklink store and we have much bigger plans to come.

Many people in the world of adult LEGO building are also fantastic at displaying and promoting their art on social media. Because we had never felt like we had much of an audience to share with, we never took serious pictures of our creations. It was not until we began attending meetings and LEGO conventions, that we realized there were others who actually appreciated our builds and wanted to see more. Popular demand told us to start displaying our work on social media. Now we feel like we have lots to share, and hope that this new venture will enrich our lives, as well as those who view it. We look forward to sharing with you, and are especially excited to see your  own creations too!