Do we have any AFOL's here?

[On the huh]

If you do not know what an AFOL is, then you probably are not.  

[Brandon]

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=AFoL

 

if there was an AFoK, I would definitely be part of that!

Edited January 3, 2021 by Brandon

[Tortuga]

Absurdly Fat Old Lazyguy?

 

no...just a little pudgy...

[Friends just call me Ross]

 

An Undulating Sculpture Recreates Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ in 50,000 LEGO Pieces

 

Japan-based artist Jumpei Mitsui is one of just 21 LEGO Certified Professionals in the world—this means his full-time job is to create artworks with the plastic building blocks—and is the youngest of the renowned group. He’s fulfilled this title most recently with a sculptural recreation of Katsushika Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.”

Collosal.com 

[hatcheckgirl]

That’s an impressive Lego “artwork”. I can only do towers 🤣

 

Still, what does AFOL actually mean?

[Qapla]

What is an AFOL? An Adult Fan of LEGO, which is an 18+ years old LEGO fan who actively participates in the community either online, through a LUG (LEGO User Group) and/or by going to community driven events. The term AFOL originates in the community and is not created by The LEGO Group.

[On the huh]

I'm no part of a LUG or community, but I do enjoy Lego.

Since I was a child I enjoyed playing with Lego.  I had loads of sets.  Not an understatement.  My parents always knew what to give to me.  Town sets mainly, then got into the technic sets.  Of course as I got older, I stopped playing with it, and gave it all away.

 

But a few years ago I discovered that Lego makes set targeted for the adult market.  Normally bigger or more detailed sets, mainly designed for display not play.  In fact, the adult market is growing every year.   Some of the earlier sets are really sought after by fans and can sell for about £1000.   

 

I like the architecture / landmarks sets.  Nice way to relax and be creative.  

[Nirex]

I build/explore in minecraft, does that count?

[DarinS]

40 yr old Brother in my Hall has garage full of Legos

he actually buys and sells as a hobby - very profitable hobby