Brick 66 Semper Jugant: The Interview (Part 2)

On to the second part of the interview with the members of Brick 66 Semper Jugant (The association's website). Still without tongue in cheek and with large pieces of good humor in it ...

Hoth Bricks: Does LEGO support you in your animation projects or your participation in various exhibitions?

GDPR : Absolutely not and that said, I do not particularly seek it either.
After that, if they have one or two containers of parts, I'm a taker anyway, eh? 😉
From the creation of the association, in April 2012 and always with a view to local dynamics, we contacted all the toy brands to present them our ideas for entertainment and we really took a big hit. Toys'r'us opened a store at the beginning of May in Perpignan and contacted us to offer us a partnership, we tried the animations there and the public followed.

6kyubi6 : As RODO says, we have no support from LEGO. Afterwards, should we ask them to do it? If we were among the bisounours, they would have probably already contacted us but in reality, I think LEGO doesn't give a damn about a small association like ours. Why ? Well, because they don't even know that we exist, that we are not the goose that lays the golden eggs and have no interest in supporting us.

Hoth Bricks: Do you plan to create other Brick 66 branches elsewhere in France? If so, why, if not why not?

GDPR : So that's a killer question !! I admit I never even thought about it… If other AFOLs set up an association, they can do it if they want, as long as they want to and have fun, that's the main thing. I'm not looking to develop a franchise or a Brick 66 brand. I don't even care.
Afterwards, I always enjoy working with other associations, from the moment the current passes.
I am more in a dynamic of frank camaraderie, fun, no fuss… Real hippies what (but I wash myself anyway) !!
Otherwise, I had rather thought of creating intergalactic antennas (and tac) ...

6kyubi6 : The conquest of territories is not our style.
I prefer to see AFOLS create associations like ours and have fun as we do rather than think of monopolizing or reigning on French territory.

Allyn : Travel around France and take part in exhibitions everywhere: yes. Conquer France, no ...

fujia : Why make antennas? What would that be for? What would it bring to the community? I may be naive but I do not understand the question.

Hoth Bricks: How do I become a member of Brick 66? Are there any special conditions to be met? Who to contact? How much does it cost ?

GDPR : Houla, I select our future members with a lot of rigor: you have to be able to type a 50-meter sprint, barefoot on a 2X2 brick carpet ...
More seriously, we welcome all AFOLs and KFOLs, MOCeurs, MODeurs, collectors, City, Star Wars, Technic, everything except Friends what… 😉 from the moment you want to, that we get along well , it works for us.
For the moment, we are mainly trying to develop a hard core of members (adults) on whom we can count to be present in events, exhibitions etc ...
You do not have to live in the department 66 (we have members in the 30 and 34) even if proximity is important to build relationships.
Otherwise, you must be at least 13 years old if the parents are not members of Brick 66.
The contribution is set at 5 euros per year (to reimburse us for the domain name for example).
For the contact, brick66 [@] orange.fr (RODO)

6kyubi6 : Especially avoid contacting me because I would be too the type to skip completely so it is better to contact RODO the boss 😉 And there is another important condition to be fulfilled: It is imperative to know my favorite beer and especially to have plenty of it at home! !! Nah as RODO says from the moment you are "chill out", there is no problem.

Hoth Bricks: What are your current projects? exhibitions, events planned soon?

GDPR : I would like to organize a nice fair regularly but not necessarily 100% LEGO. I really enjoyed participating in the Argeles sur Mer model making fair and the Amélie les Bains ASFA convention. So we tested the mix of LEGO, retrogaming, science fiction, steampunk, model making and we like it.
My personal trip: Make a Brick 66 salon in the south with all the Brickpirate friends.
The next official meetings planned:
Fanabriques 2013: Some as exhibitors, others as visitors.
August 2013: we are going to have a mega meeting around a barbecue to work on the 2014 schedule.
September 2013: we will celebrate the start of the school year at toys'r'us in Perpignan.
October 2013: an activity for the family day in Toulouges.
November 2013: The 5th model fair in Argeles sur mer.
December 2013: The Telethon in Banyuls.

And for the current projects, MOC level, there is, among others, a fun and collective project around the theme "MIAMI BEACH / SPRING BREAK" with Pascal aka Lacsap, our CITYDUDE.

Hoth Bricks: You are both MOCeurs, very active forumers, presenters on the ground ... What limits do you set on your passion for LEGO?

GDPR : So me, I'm not a MOCeur (I'm too lazy to look for techniques), if I had to fit into a box, I would rather be a MODER. The only limit I see in this passion is not to get into too much trouble financially because it must be recognized that it is a hobby that is quite expensive (namedidiou, finally, I would be a little responsible and mature ???) and to take small breaks that allow you to do something else ... We see each other almost every weekend for a meal.

6kyubi6 : Me, I always want to keep free time to do other things, it's essential! LEGO already takes up a good deal of our time so I don't want to obsess over it either. Financially, it is true that I often let myself go (especially BL orders, and yes I am MOCeur; p) and I have fun.
On the other hand, to release phenomenal sums for a minifigure or a set, it is out of the question because certain prices charged are for me an absurdity without name.

Hoth Bricks: Any advice for someone who wants to start their LEGO Fan Association from scratch?

GDPR : If you feel the need, if you want to, do not hesitate.
That said, there are a minimum of rules to follow to create an association so everything is not just done.
A minimum of organization, have projects, do not hesitate to knock on different doors.
Internet allows you to find all the necessary information.
There are times when the simple status of association opens doors. A concrete example:
I had wanted to participate in the 2011 telethon in Banyuls sur mer, but only official structures were accepted.
We started the association and we were welcomed with open arms for a workshop for the 2012 telethon.

6kyubi6 : Choose carefully the people with whom you want to form this association and never forget that the LEGO is plastoc, nothing more, so encourage human interactions more than anything.