(Written by Chad Collins of Your Creative Friends)
Building a LEGO set is more than simply playing with a toy; it is an experience. For those minutes, hours, or in some cases, days spent assembling a LEGO set, something special transpires. It is during this time that your mind is solely focused on accomplishing a single task. All distractions dissipate, and you become one with the LEGO set. You find yourself in a bubble of serenity, one you never want to leave…
This is me with my new LEGO Architecture set
After giving the LEGO box-art one last look, you break the seal and dump the contents waiting for you inside. Out come the instruction manuals, the clear plastic bags of LEGO bricks, and maybe even a sticker-sheet. You get everything into position and grab the first bag. The distinct crinkling sound of the plastic bags full of LEGO bricks symbolizes the beginning of your journey; however long or short it may be…
As the LEGO pieces lay scattered before you, waiting to be assembled, you peruse the pile for unique elements that you may have never seen before. Your mind starts to wander as you daydream about the new possibilities they provide. However, you quickly snap back to the task at hand and begin the build…
You open the instruction-book and first begin assembling the minifigures. Once they are complete, you set them aside but not too far away. You look at them, and they look right back at you. They will have the best view of all, watching you complete the set. They are stoic but excited. They need you to complete the set for them. You give them purpose. This build is for them as much as it is for you…
My daughter and I reviewing a LEGO set (see video below)
As the build continues, more bags of LEGO bricks are spilled and sorted as you begin to imagine what the set will look like when it’s done. The first feelings of pride begin to emerge. You know that the end is near, which makes you both happy and sad. While ecstatic about the accomplishment of completing the build, you quickly begin to think about what your next set might be. A true builder never rests…
Your new LEGO set is now built! You test the clever play-features and show them off to your friends and family. They congratulate you and ask things like “You built that all by yourself?” You proudly tell them, “Yes, I did!” which brings a smile to your face and theirs…
This LEGO set could have been a gift or something you saved up for. It could have been the first LEGO set in a specific theme or the one that completes your collection. It could have been brand new or one you had your eye on for a while. You may keep this LEGO set on display for days, weeks, or longer, or you may quickly break it down to work on your own creations. What comes next is your choice. You earned it…
What do you think? Do you have similar experiences when you build a LEGO set? Does it make you feel proud or excited? Or even meditative and serene? Please feel free to share your own realizations below. Would love to hear from you! 😉
My name is Chad Collins and this is my first article here at TBB. My daughter and I run a YouTube channel called Your Creative Friends (YCF), where we review new LEGO sets (as you can see in the video above). If you have some time please stop by for a visit! Thank you! 🙂
