LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER WESTCHESTER AFOL NIGHT (2014/10/02)

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER WESTCHESTER AFOL NIGHT (2014/10/02)

Nearly every month LLDC (www.LegoLandDiscoveryCenter.com) has an AFOL night (Adult Fans Of LEGO, 18+) who reminisce about and/or actively enjoy LEGO.  And ILUGNY, a LEGO User Group in the tri-state area, has members who actively enjoy LEGO and who attend these events to meet like-talented adults to share our passion and to participate in the activities.  NOTE: Adults NOT bringing child to LLDC are only allowed to go during an Adult Night, which is good because that’s when it’s an adult-friendly atmosphere!

This month we report on October’s Halloween-themed event…

LegoLand Discovery Center Westchester Logo

I’ve been to about a dozen of these events and usually find something different every time and plenty of people in attendance.  I’ve met adults who plan to bring their kids, to grandparents, to those who still have an appreciation after their teen years, as well as both guys and girls in roughly equal numbers.  LEGO offers something for everyone apparently.

LegoLand Discovery Center WestchesterJustJon, Marwan, Eggsavior, and myself (BG3D) had a good time at this event, but it had a different feel than other events as there was no instructional build session and less people stuck around for the final build competition, surprisingly, as I always look forward to the speed challenge and see what cool builds others create!

This month’s special events:

Apple-bobbing was the first event which others participated in and enjoyed their apples when finished.

• Mummy Build Race was the second event which JustJon, Eggsavior, and I participated in and had fun with.  Jon did an excellent job dressing me as a mummy, but it only made runner-up!  This event was also captured in another article: http://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/legos-for-adults-grown-ups-embrace-the-plastic-bricks-for-work-and-play#TCCC

LegoLand Discovery Center Westchester - 2014-10-02 - MummyWolf LegoLand Discovery Center Westchester - 2014-10-02 - MummyXavier

• If the Candy Corn Relay Race took place, I missed it, but it was setup by the theatre.

• If there was a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt in MINILAND, I didn’t notice that one either as I walked through MINILAND quickly this time.

• The Costume Contest almost didn’t happen until JustJon said something just before the end of the event.  Eggsavior and I were the only visitors in costume, and my werewolf costume took the win for 2 tickets to a future AFOL Night.

This month’s Build Contest:
But the fun part of the night was the final build in which JustJon, Eggsavior, and myself participated, along with 2 other people.  Eggsavior took 1st place with an awesome Bat build (Master Builder Veronica’s Micro Haunted House prize was very cool and had inside detail in the back, plus it was signed and glued), followed by myself with a Smoke Monster with a dozen eyes and JustJon with a cool Frankenstein build with a 2×4 axle plate that simulated the bolts sticking out the side of his neck!  Ironically we all got a prize commensurate with our models!
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LegoLand Discovery Center Westchester - 2014-10-02 - Bat by Xavier
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 LegoLand Discovery Center Westchester - 2014-10-02 - Smoke Monster by BG3DLegoLand Discovery Center Westchester - 2014-10-02 - Frankenstein by JustJon
Check out the giant LLDC Monster giantfigs which I never noticed here before:
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I also picked up these guys at the LLDC store for Halloween, which I haven’t seen widely available at other locations:
Thanks for reading and stop by and introduce yourself.  And our members will try to do the same!  Also be sure to check out LLDC’s website for details a few days before the event starts so you can plan to participate in all events.

One thought on “LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER WESTCHESTER AFOL NIGHT (2014/10/02)

  1. Sweet work Brian G.! thanks for posting this. Congrats to you three for winning the building challenge and to you Brian G. For winning the costume challenge. Scary looking werewolf.

    I’ve really got to get to an AFOL Night. My work schedule doesn’t allow it and there isn’t one in July usually due to it being so close to the 4th which only leaves me August. I really hope to get to one soon.

    Thanks again Brian G.!

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