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Re: Oh no - Crocodile disappeared in S@H / discontinued as trains are not selling?
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 4 Jul 2022 09:34:32 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, “John” John@TCLTC.org wrote:
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Oof. I admit that I only now stumbled upon your post, Ben. Yes, I’m afraid
that LUGNET’s role from now on will be THE historical record for the genesis
of the worldwide phenomenon of the AFOL. And I admit that I certainly feel
like a dinosaur among the newest generation of trains MOC builders. But I
will never forget the magic of the beginning, of which we were all a part.
And it’s all documented here in beloved LUGNET.<3
Leg Godt, Frieden
JOHN
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Hi John,
yes we have been part of - what feels today like kind of - the gold-rush times
in the LEGO Hobby. The community found together and LEGO as a company realized
that there are these so called “AFOLs”. And us collecting all information that
is now so easily available in Bricklink. Actually I have thought it to be
impossible to ever create a data-base that would list all sets and all bricks
used in these... It is a long way since then: Today my 4558 Metroliner is older
than the 113 first ever motorized Lego train when I got it into my hands.
Are you still active in the hobby (for your own or in any community)?
Still being in touch with some of the other dinosaurs? Still having flaming
discussions with Larry P. from time to time?
From James Mathis I heard (from a YouTube fellow) that he had sold off his
complete collection. Steven Barile still out there? Ben Fleskes?
Holger Matthes is still quite active and had published a book that gives a
comprehensive view on the train systems and includes some real clever MOCs. René
Hoffmeister made it even to national TV: he is one of the Jury members in the
LEGO Masters TV show. And he is the first (and only) Lego Certified Professional
in Germany.
And there are so many yound talents and so many new communities around: I
completely lost track and enjoy the LEGO mainly on my own (and with the kids).
Stay healthy!
Ben
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