Interview with @alexandre_coelho22

Hello everyone. My name is Pedro Alexandre! I’m 35, I’m a proud father of a small 3 years old "grasshopper", I work in a Free Time Activities place for kids in a primary school and in my very small spare time I create props and scenarios to take photos with LEGO minifigures.

Where are you from?

I'm from a little place bathed by the Atlantic Ocean called Praia da Barra in Aveiro - Portugal!

Describe your account in 3 words?

Sighs Of Creativity

What made you start an instagram page?

Well, I was affectionate by photography since I was young. I've bought my first camera when I was 18 and I basically took pictures to everything! The years were passing and the cameras were getting more still. But in 2010...I went with my brother to a LEGO encounter in a nearby city and I've bought the first minifigure of my collection. In 2017, I had already a few others minifigures and I don't really remember what I was looking on google, but appeared some toys photography’s. So...I had the cameras and I had the minifigures...puffff...let's try!

How often are you on instagram?

I go to Instagram every day, but I try not to spend too much time, except at Saturday’s or Sunday’s, which is when I usually do my weekly publication.

How long have you been doing your account for?

I've started my account in 2017, but I've only started to make regular publications about an year and a half.

Where do you get your ideas from?

Normally, in the first days of the week, I grab the boxes where I have my minifigures and I make a little mental exercise, watching to the minifigures and thinking: "With you, I could do...". Nowadays, there are also some IG accounts that promote regular challenges and that helps a lot when I don't have ideas.

Whats your favourite lego set that you own?

Probably...the Harley-Davidson, Fat Boy!

Whos your favourite minifigure?

I'm not an a addicted on Star Wars, by the way, I think that the only set that I have from this theme is the Millennium Falcon Microfighter. But, I don't know precisely why, I love the Stormtrooper minifigure!

How many minifigures do you own?

Around 400.

If you could build anything out of lego what would it be?

I would love to build a scale model of the traditional boat from my city, the Moliceiro or of the biggest lighthouse of Portugal (that I can see from my house window), with a functional rotating light. If you don't know them, make a quick search online. You will love them.

Have you ever been to lego land? (if yes which one)

Nope…unfortunately no! 

Whats your favourite lego theme?

This one is difficult. I would say...Harry Potter.

What was your first ever lego set?

I could be wrong, but I think that was the LEGO Space Police set 6895 Spy-Trak 1, from 1989.

interview with @tct_brick

1 where are you from

. I am from England and live in England 

2. Describe your account in 3 words.

Exciting, fun, adventurous 

3. What made you start an instagram page?

 I did youtube for a while then turned to instagram 

4. How often are you on instagram?

 A couple hours a day

5. How long have you been doing your account for?

2 months

6. Where do you get your ideas from?

 Myself and other instagramers 

7.whats your favourite lego set that you own?

 Lego speed champs Lamborghini Countach 

8.whos your favourite lego minifigure?

my own one 

9.how many minifigures do you own?

200+

10. If you could build anything out of lego what would it be?

 A huge lego football stadium 

11. Have you ever been to Legoland?

No not yet

12. What's your favourite Lego theme?

Speed champs

interview with @brickin_dc

Hi all, I'm DC from Malaysia currently residing at Jakarta. An AFOL that loves lego photography.

Describe your account in 3 words? Whimsical, Mysterious & Creative

What made you start an instagram page? Challenge myself creatively through lego photography

How often are you on instagram? Almost daily

How long have you been doing your account for? Since May 2021

Where do you get your ideas from? Lego community, movie, TV series and books

Whats your favourite lego set that you own? 10181 Eiffel Tower, it followed me to 3 countries

Whos your favourite minifigure? Mouth of Sauron, love the detailing on this fig

How many minifigures do you own? I think >500 by now

If you could build anything out of lego what would it be? Always wanted to build a football table, glad it will be an official set soon

Have you ever been to lego land? Yes, Legoland Malaysia

Whats your favourite lego theme? Hands down Lego Idea

What was your first ever lego set? 6702 Spaceman minifig pack but lost it

todays interview with @garloh_around_the_world

Hi,

I'm from Valdobbiadene, a small village in the Northern Italy (near Venice) famous for wine production.

I'd like to describe my account as funny, humoristic, for all (because of the theme and the quality of the pictures). In fact I want to share the message that everybody can become a Lego photographer.

I opened my page in 2020 during the first quarantine: I had in mind this idea to connect Lego and photography and finally had enough time to do that. And during that period I grew up a lot as instagrammer and as photographer.

At first the idea was to share the adventures of my small minifig, but than while growing the city, I started to shot my city too and other minifigs.

I try to publish at least three times per week, but I'm daily active to chat with new friends, leave a like, comment and share posts. I had the chance to meet many people from all over the world and even physically meet some.

I get ideas from "the real world": by looking around, taking inspiration by watching a film... it even depends on the day: Is it a sunny day? Let's shot outdoor! Is it raining? Better stay inside and build up a small set with a single minifig.

My favourite set is the new police station 10278: I also received a light kit for free to test it and this gave a brilliant new light to the building 😍

Whos your favourite minifigure?

Ohhh, I have many... but if I have to choose only one: the graduate, because it really represents me, my studies and my life.

How many minifigures do you own?

My city has a population of more than 400. between registered and not 🤣

My dream is to build a hospital in modular building style: I'd love to fit it in the city. At the moment in fact I'm missing a hospital and don't know how to heal my minifigs! 

Have you been to legoland?

Yes, I've been once in 2018 in Billund. It was my bachelor degree present 😍

My fave Lego theme is the Creator Expert line with modular buildings: looking forward the Boutique Hotel. But I also like the City theme for the small details to add in the city.

My very first set was the police station 2005 7237: I still have it built and in the city. I'll never break it down because it's a part of my childhood.

todays interview with lego_whisperer

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Saradis, I'm 44 years old afol who tries to discover the bright side of things.

Where are you from? 

Piraeus, the great port of Athens,Greece.

Describe your account in 3 words? 

Humorous, colorful and creative. 

What made you start an instagram page? 

In 2016 I experienced a challenging health condition and I decided to share my lego stories as a kind of psychotherapy!It works till today!

How often are you on instagram? 

Daily, not only for my account but also for the RLUG Breeks, as I m the Instagram manager of the club

How long have you been doing your account for? 

Since May 2016.

Where do you get your ideas from? 

Out of everything actually. I even have ideas during my sleep time and pop culture is always a great source. Fantasy has no limits!

Whats your favourite lego set that you own? 

Paradisa Poolside Paradise 6416, a 1992 set! I adore this set!

Whos your favourite minifigure? 

 So many choices to be honest but I would say Candy Ballerina. I could have designed this minifigure and I still remember how excited I was when I first saw her!

How many minifigures do you own? 

Tough question! More than 500 cmf but overall I estimate more than 1200 figures. 

If you could build anything out of lego what would it be? 

A huge Paradisa setting or an Elf scenery. 

Have you ever been to lego land? (if yes which one) 

Sadly no but it is in my plans!

Whats your favourite lego theme? 

Cmf,Paradisa,City and Marvel

What was your first ever lego set? 

The ambulance set 6680!

Todays interview with @the_lego_shed

 

Hi.. I’m Michael, as my bio says I’m trying to cram as much Lego into my shed as I possibly can! The main themes that I focus on are Modular Buildings, Star Wars and Harry Potter. 

Where are you from? 

I’m from the UK and I’m fortunate to have a Lego store 10 minutes down the road. 

Describe your account in 3 words? 

A Lego Shed! 

What made you start an instagram page? 

Wanted to show off my Lego sets and connect with like minded fans. 

How often are you on instagram? 

I try to post daily. 

How long have you been doing your account for? 

I started around 5 years ago but didn’t used to post a lot. During Lockdown Super Lego Dad and May The Lego Be With You did a daily challenge and I got involved with that and met some great fans of Lego. After they stopped that, I carried on doing Daily Posts and I’m really enjoying it!

Where do you get your ideas from? 

Normally see what other people are doing and get involved with challenges and events as they’re a great way to connect with people. 

Whats your favourite lego set that you own? 

Difficult to say but probably either the Ghostbusters Firehouse or Pirates of Barracuda Bay. 

Who’s your favourite minifigure? 

Captain Redbeard. I had him in a set when I was younger and then got him in the Pirates of Barracuda Set. 

How many minifigures do you own? 

According to Brickset it’s just over 900! 

If you could build anything out of lego what would it be? 

Avengers Tower as that would look awesome in my city so I’m hoping the rumours about it are true. 

Have you ever been to lego land? (if yes which one) 

Yes I’ve been to Legoland Windsor twice and we’re planning another trip soon.

Whats your favourite lego theme? 

Creator Expert and the Modular Buildings. But I’d love to see a return of the Pirates and Castles theme. 

What was your first ever lego set? 

I remember having the Ice Planet Defender. The first set after my “Dark Ages” was the Space Needle which my wife got for me when we visited Seattle so I blame her for getting me back into Lego 😂

Which sets are you looking forward to? 

Hoping to get the Sancto Sanctorum to add to my city and the new Ideas castle. 

Which set do you regret not buying?

The Ideas Old Fishing Store. The frustrating thing is that I was back into Lego when it was released but didn’t understand when sets retired and missed out.

interview with @brickandmortarlego

I’m Matt, from the east coast of the UK. 

My account in 3 words? Fun, happy and welcoming.

I had a personal account which wasn’t very interactive when it came to my Lego posts, so I hoped to find some like minded people, turns out I found loads! 

I’m now on Instagram daily, the community is really kind and as it’s worldwide there’s likes and comments all around the clock.

I joined in lockdown, September 2020, I made a Jurassic Park from Lego, so I made a reel which now has 10k views, which blows my mind! 

I am always out and about, I like walking and live near beaches and woodland so quite often the ideas are all around and I just supply the Lego.

My favourite ever set was the Diner modular, I just love the food and music combinations and the colours are great. I also then had to get a light kit for it which started my Lego street.

My favourite fig is probably Dr Malcolm from Jurassic Park, he’s very cool. I have so many figs, at a guess it would be around 300.

I’d like to either build a Lego clock tower from back to the future. Or, a Lego National lampoons Christmas vacation house, I’ve seen both of these done and I’d love to have the knowledge and time to build them. 

I’ve been Lego Windsor which was fun, although very busy. The underwater submarine was worth the hour queue!

My favourite theme is movie ideas, so back to the future, home alone, ghostbusters. Those kind of ideas that come through. 

My first set was a Lego fire station from the 80’s, I still have it made although I’ve replaced the garage doors as they didn’t age too well. 

 I’ve found everyone so welcoming and kind. The support really helps with confidence. 

interview with @worldinbricks

Hi my names Dave and I’m a Lego addict… I’m an afol from Milton Keynes in the UK and a married dad of three and from Milton I work for the NHS and do Lego photography as a hobby

2.  Describe your account in 3 words.. Complete minifigure fun 

3. What made you start an instagram page?.  To have somewhere to showcase my photos

4. How often are you on instagram?

Im on Instagram daily, I try to post at least one photo a day but sometimes life gets busy so I might go a day or two where I don’t post

5. How long have you been doing your account?

My Instagram has been going for about 4-5 years now and I’ve also got a Facebook page, Twitter account and tik-tok for my World in Bricks

6.  Where do you get your ideas from?

I get ideas several ways, sometimes I might see something on the tv that will give me an idea or a picture in a magazine, or I’ll see something from another Lego photographer which will inspire me to an idea, other times it’s just me thinking what I would find comical or setting that would make a nice photo

7. Whats your favourite lego set that you own?

My favourite set I own has to be the home alone house for several reasons, the sense of nostalgia to my childhood it bought back to me when building it was fantastic and the build itself has loads of great touches and little details, as well an abundance of tributes to the film.

8.  What's your favourite Lego minifigure?

I have far too many favourite minifigures to mention but at the minute I have enjoyed using Animal from the recent muppets minifigure cmf for a few photos

9.  How many minifigures do you own?

I probably own around 2000 minifigures in total from City, DC, Marvel, Star Wars and CMF series

10. If you could build anything out of lego what would it be?

If we are talking no limits on bricks then it would have to be a full size detail version of every marvel character in endgame

11.   What's you favorite Lego theme?

I love the characters from the marvel series especially the marvel what if CMF series they released recently 

12. Whats the first lego set you owned?

It was one of the Benny the spaceman sets many moons ago but I can’t remember which one.

interview with @der_legoist

Where are you from? 

I’m from Germany and live in a small village near Darmstadt.

Describe your account in 3 words? 

Funny, hopefully creative, creating a world

What made you start an instagram page? 

I use Instagram already many years. But 2015 Lego and Legophotography became a hobby and so I used Instagram to show my pictures. But since Corona I intensified and improved my pics and get to know so many great photographers, so Instagram became a place to meet people and share great ideas.

How often are you on instagram?

I use Instagram nearly daily, but sometimes more intensive than other times.

How long have you been doing your account for? 

Uh that’s a long time, but I intensively use it for Lego since 2018

Where do you get your ideas from? 

From everywhere. When I’m in school, when I’m on a walk, a sudden idea. Sometimes I think about a theme and plan a picture.

Whats your favourite lego set that you own? 

That’s hard to answer. There are so many beautiful sets. But one of my favourite sets is the Vespa and the apartment and the Central Perk from the TV Show Friends. Because I own a Vespa and I love the TV Show.

Whos your favourite minifigure? 

That’s also very hard to answer. But I love the minifigs from the Muppet Show and from Winnie the Puh.

How many minifigures do you own? 

I never counted them but I think there will be 300-400 minifigs. 

If you could build anything out of lego what would it be? 

A lifesized model of my dog, who died in March this year. 

Have you ever been to lego land? (if yes which one) 

Yes, Günzburg

Whats your favourite lego theme? 

Every theme, which inspires me for new pictures. 

What was your first ever lego set? 

Wow, I can’t really remember, which set it was. But I loved the airport and Victory Lap Reaceway. Set 6392 from 1985 and Set 6395 from 1988.

interview with @giothebrickJedi_andfam

Where are you from? 

San Diego, california

Describe your account in 3 words? 

Fun, silly and colourful

What made you start an instagram page? 

YT stopped allowing Gio’s channel to have a comments section, so we made this so our subscribers could connect with us here.

How often are you on instagram? 

I’m usually on Instagram daily, but I will say it is nice to take a break now and again to renew my brains creativity!!

How long have you been doing your account for? 

June 2018

Where do you get your ideas from? 

 Most just pop into my brain randomly, but I also get a ton of inspiration from this amazing LEGO community. I will also pick out a corny dad joke that I like and create a scene for it.

Whats your favourite lego set that you own? 

Destiny's bounty

Whos your favourite minifigure? 

Definitely queen amidala. Shes beautiful 

How many minifigures do you own? 

Good question. Lol. Last time I actually sat down and counted was in 2018. We had around 800 at that time. Since then I’ve been buying more like crazy, so I’d have to guess around 1300 possibly!

If you could build anything out of lego what would it be?

A whole little mermaid scene with waterfalls and a huge ocean! 

Have you ever been to lego land? (if yes which one) 

- Yes, we have been to Legoland California several times. We are lucky enough to live only 45mins away from it.

Whats your favourite lego theme?Will always be starwars

What was your first ever lego set?

13- Gio has been getting LEGO sets for 8 years now so I can’t remember that far back, but I will say the first one I bought for myself was definitely a Trolls World Tour set

interview with @datklemmt

Tell us about yourself. 

I'm 34 years old, two kids, 5 and 7 years old, married, animal lover, pedagogue. 

Where are you from? 

Small town in Germany, Lower Saxony

Describe your account in 3 words? 

Creative

Funny 

Family 

What made you start an instagram page? 

I love to be creative, in everyday life or at work.

I missed photography so I got into the minifigure photoshoot. 

How often are you on instagram? 

Daily for 2 to 3 hours. 

How long have you been doing your account for? 

 

January 2021

Where do you get your ideas from? 

Spontaneous ideas.

In exchange with other photographers.

through my children.

New sets.

In dialogue.

The idea often occurs to me in everyday life. 

Whats your favourite lego set that you own? 

Lego Ideas Old Fishing Store

Whos your favourite minifigure? 

Minifiguren Serie 3 Angler 

How many minifigures do you own? 

CA. 800

If you could build anything out of lego what would it be? 

I love creating dioramas out of Lego. My dream is a 3 meter Star Wars diorama of the planets Hoth, Tatooine and Endor. 

Have you ever been to lego land? (if yes which one) 

I think 1997 was the last time in Denmark. But in summer we go to the Lego House. 

Whats your favourite lego theme? 

star Wars

Harry Potter

Minifigure series

Lord of the rings

Marvel

Classic 

What was your first ever lego set? 

The 6285 Black Seas Barracuda from

interview with @alicebrickland

Tell us about yourself.

I’m Alice (pronounced in German: “Alies”), 36. I’m a digital expert with a love for nature, my dog and of course LEGO. 🙋‍♀️

Where are you from?

I’m from Bonn, the former capital of Germany. 🇩🇪

Describe your account in 3 words?

Colorful, Photography, Speed Builds 

What made you start an instagram page?

I tidied up a chaotic chest of LEGO for someone and everytime I rebuilded a set from it, I took a photo. That’s when I realized that I like photography, especially LEGO photography and wanted to learn more. 🤩📸

How often are you on instagram?

Several times a day to answer comments or messages. But I have turned off notifications, because it stresses me out. 😅

How long have you been doing your account for?

My first post was in october 2020, but I started to post regularly in early 2021. 🗓️

Where do you get your ideas from?

Mostly from things that surround me, from the sets or minifigures themself or from other great artists on instagram. 😊

Whats your favourite lego set that you own?

Not that easy to decide for only one but I would say it is the Castle in the Forest from the Bricklink Designer Program. 🏰

Whos your favourite minifigure?

The troubadour from the CMF Series 22. 🪕

How many minifigures do you own?

About 100? 🤔

If you could build anything out of lego what would it be?

A huge medieval scenery on top of my sideboard. 🏰🏹🌳

Have you ever been to lego land? (if yes which one)

Sadly no! 😭

Whats your favourite lego theme?

Everything medieval, however I was in the dark ages when the castle sets came out. 🤷🏼‍♀️

What was your first ever lego set?

The Brickheadz of Ron Weasly and Professor Dumbledore. I don’t why but I somehow had no LEGO in my childhood. 🧙🏻‍♂️🪄