Upcoming Events:
Today - October 14th - Monster Project 23: Monster Machines.
ColonialLUG is starting our 2023 Monster Project, Monster Machines. Participants will submit sketches and ColonialLUG members will reinterpret them as brick-built creations for display at the end of October. Instructions for this year can be found below!
December: Event(s) TBA
ColonialLUG is planning multiple December events. Check back soon for details!
ColonialLUG is starting our 2023 Monster Project, Monster Machines. Participants will submit sketches and ColonialLUG members will reinterpret them as brick-built creations for display at the end of October. Instructions for this year can be found below!
December: Event(s) TBA
ColonialLUG is planning multiple December events. Check back soon for details!
ColonialLUG Fall 2023 "Monster Project" : Monster Machines
ColonialLUG is seeking artwork in the theme of "Monster Machines" drawn by kids for our talented members to build in brick-form!
- Download and print the document below, or grab any piece of paper!
- Draw something cool, fun, or scary that you think fits the theme of "Monster Machines" (Haunted vehicles or tools) Get creative! Use any drawing tools or methods you want.
- Email us a picture of your drawing (just the drawing, no people please!) to ColonialLUG@gmail.com . Submissions will be accepted between September 9th and October 14th.
- Check our website starting on October 28th to see which drawings were picked, and how our members are turning them into models!
- Not every submission will be selected by our members. They will be allowed to choose to try and build whichever they want.
- Selected artwork will be displayed on our website alongside the brick-built interpretation.
- Emails and personal information will not be stored past March 2024. We will only email you if a submission is chosen by one of our builders.
| monstermachines23.pdf |
Recent Events & Activities:
September 9th - 90th Anniversary FUN Fest!
ColonialLUG made an appearance at FUN Fest, the 90th anniversary party for the William Jeanes Memorial Library. We set up games and activities on the upper level of the library and displayed some of our collaborative bookshelves!
Event website: https://jeaneslibrary.org/event/90th-fall-fun-fest-2023/
ColonialLUG made an appearance at FUN Fest, the 90th anniversary party for the William Jeanes Memorial Library. We set up games and activities on the upper level of the library and displayed some of our collaborative bookshelves!
Event website: https://jeaneslibrary.org/event/90th-fall-fun-fest-2023/
August 12h - Pollinator Palooza.
ColonialLUG attended Pollinator Palooza, a summertime festival held at the Jackson Pond Preserve in Furlong Pennsylvania. We displayed some builds by our members and organized an interactive build for the public. Attendees were given a mostly blank baseplate canvas to build their own contributions to a "Understory" themed build. The empty landscape was quickly filled with houses, trees, snails, and even a large crocodile. As multiple builders started working on a stream, the prebuilt stump we brought with us was quickly turned into a volcano. Four hours into the event it started to rain, so we were very glad we brought our canopy with us.
Event website:https://heritageconservancy.org/our-events/pollinator-palooza-3/
ColonialLUG attended Pollinator Palooza, a summertime festival held at the Jackson Pond Preserve in Furlong Pennsylvania. We displayed some builds by our members and organized an interactive build for the public. Attendees were given a mostly blank baseplate canvas to build their own contributions to a "Understory" themed build. The empty landscape was quickly filled with houses, trees, snails, and even a large crocodile. As multiple builders started working on a stream, the prebuilt stump we brought with us was quickly turned into a volcano. Four hours into the event it started to rain, so we were very glad we brought our canopy with us.
Event website:https://heritageconservancy.org/our-events/pollinator-palooza-3/
July 17th - August 10th - ColonialLUG Summer Library Display.
Visitors to the William Jeanes Library during the last month of Summer Reading could discover a display of models in celebration of this year's summer reading themes. While some of our members displayed insects wired to the ceiling, other insects were hidden throughout the children's department. Visitors could also explore the brick-built globe constructed during the Bricks for Books carnival.
Visitors to the William Jeanes Library during the last month of Summer Reading could discover a display of models in celebration of this year's summer reading themes. While some of our members displayed insects wired to the ceiling, other insects were hidden throughout the children's department. Visitors could also explore the brick-built globe constructed during the Bricks for Books carnival.
August 5th & 6th - BrickFair LEGO Fan Expo (Chantilly Virginia).
ColonialLUG members descended on the Dulles Expo Center for BFNOVA 2023, bringing with them many MOCs (My Own Creation) to display. As a group we shared our expanded coral reef with the public, brought out our new "Bookshelves through Time" collaborative build, and partnered with our neighbors SnailLUG for a "Christmas in July" display. Photos will be up soon!
Event website:https://www.brickfair.com/
ColonialLUG members descended on the Dulles Expo Center for BFNOVA 2023, bringing with them many MOCs (My Own Creation) to display. As a group we shared our expanded coral reef with the public, brought out our new "Bookshelves through Time" collaborative build, and partnered with our neighbors SnailLUG for a "Christmas in July" display. Photos will be up soon!
Event website:https://www.brickfair.com/
June 24th - ColonialLUG Summer Carnival (Bricks for Books).
Returning after a few years, ColonialLUG brought our Bricks for Books carnival back to the William Jeanes Library. Attendees experienced a day of brick-building fun, games, and activities as we celebrated the start of summer. There were carnival games, raffles, a community build of a globe, prizes, a bake sale, and more!
Returning after a few years, ColonialLUG brought our Bricks for Books carnival back to the William Jeanes Library. Attendees experienced a day of brick-building fun, games, and activities as we celebrated the start of summer. There were carnival games, raffles, a community build of a globe, prizes, a bake sale, and more!
- Saturday June 24th, 10am - 2pm.
- https://jeaneslibrary.org/event/lego-carnival/
June 4th - Haverford Township Historical Society 15th Annual Heritage Festival.
Visitors to the ColonialLUG table at the 15th Annual Haverford Township Historical Society Heritage Festival participated in an interactive town-building experience and learned about the history of Haverford and its First Responders through a display of firehouse builds by ColonialLUG members
Visitors to the ColonialLUG table at the 15th Annual Haverford Township Historical Society Heritage Festival participated in an interactive town-building experience and learned about the history of Haverford and its First Responders through a display of firehouse builds by ColonialLUG members
- Sunday June 4th: 11am - 4pm
- https://haverfordhistoricalsociety.org/heritage-festival/
May 19 - BioBlitz Celebration (Croydon Woods Nature Preserve)
Larger-than-life insect builds created by ColonialLUG members were on display to visitors of the BioBlitz Celebration at the Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. The community event celebrated the completion of a BioBlitz in Croydon Woods, a 24-hour biological survey conducted by professionals and volunteers. The event featured live music, food, games, and guided hikes.
Larger-than-life insect builds created by ColonialLUG members were on display to visitors of the BioBlitz Celebration at the Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. The community event celebrated the completion of a BioBlitz in Croydon Woods, a 24-hour biological survey conducted by professionals and volunteers. The event featured live music, food, games, and guided hikes.
March 6 - Building Challenge: A Castaway in ColonialLUG's Court.
ColonialLUG members were tasked with building a scene depicting an out-of-time character dropped into a medieval setting of their choosing.
Submitted entries included nurses, carrot-people, politicians, clowns, Sith lords, and more!
ColonialLUG members were tasked with building a scene depicting an out-of-time character dropped into a medieval setting of their choosing.
Submitted entries included nurses, carrot-people, politicians, clowns, Sith lords, and more!
February 25 - March 4 - ColonialLUG @ Between Two Bookshelves.
Check out a display featuring models by some of our builders and a focus on the evolution of our favorite brick throughout history.
Check out a display featuring models by some of our builders and a focus on the evolution of our favorite brick throughout history.
December 10 - January 7 - ColonialLUG Winter Holiday Display at William Jeanes Memorial Library
Visitors to the William Jeanes Memorial Library throughout December and January were able to view ColonialLUG's Winter Holiday Display, where our members displayed builds representing wintertime holidays from around the globe.
Visitors to the William Jeanes Memorial Library throughout December and January were able to view ColonialLUG's Winter Holiday Display, where our members displayed builds representing wintertime holidays from around the globe.
December 4 - Exeter Township Festival of Lights
ColonialLUG displayed a two-part winter-themed layout at the Exeter Township Festival of Lights on Sunday December 4th. Visitors to our table were able to interact with our members, discover secrets in the displays, and learn some new building techniques!
* ColonialLUG members constructed a 6' Holiday Tree decorated with ornaments themed around an international selection of wintertime holidays.
* Visitors were able to explore our 2022 Winter Village layout, participating in a hidden object game.
ColonialLUG displayed a two-part winter-themed layout at the Exeter Township Festival of Lights on Sunday December 4th. Visitors to our table were able to interact with our members, discover secrets in the displays, and learn some new building techniques!
* ColonialLUG members constructed a 6' Holiday Tree decorated with ornaments themed around an international selection of wintertime holidays.
* Visitors were able to explore our 2022 Winter Village layout, participating in a hidden object game.
September 24th & 25th - BrickFair Exton LEGO Fan Expo (Exton Pennsylvania).
Members of ColonialLUG collaboratively and individually exhibited their creations throughout the convention center. Check out our events page for some pictures!
Event website:https://www.brickfair.com/
Members of ColonialLUG collaboratively and individually exhibited their creations throughout the convention center. Check out our events page for some pictures!
Event website:https://www.brickfair.com/
August 6th & 7th - Arthropalooza! at Churchville Nature Center.
Visitors to the Churchville Nature Center discovered insect-themed models built by ColonialLUG and hidden around their gardens during Arthropalooza! It was a weekend celebration of all things arthropod with a variety of activities, crafts, games, and exhibits!.
Event website: https://www.churchvillenaturecenter.org/
Event Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1043421899878985
Instructions for the small butterflies displayed at the event can be found on our Instructions page.
Visitors to the Churchville Nature Center discovered insect-themed models built by ColonialLUG and hidden around their gardens during Arthropalooza! It was a weekend celebration of all things arthropod with a variety of activities, crafts, games, and exhibits!.
Event website: https://www.churchvillenaturecenter.org/
Event Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1043421899878985
Instructions for the small butterflies displayed at the event can be found on our Instructions page.
June & July - Oceans of Possibilities Display at William Jeanes Memorial Library.
Visitors to the William Jeanes Memorial Library during the months of June & July experienced ColonialLUG's Summer Reading display.
Explore the library and find all of the models!
Event website:https://jeaneslibrary.org/
Visitors to the William Jeanes Memorial Library during the months of June & July experienced ColonialLUG's Summer Reading display.
Explore the library and find all of the models!
Event website:https://jeaneslibrary.org/
About ColonialLUG
ColonialLUG is a LUG (LEGO® User Group) for teen and adult fans of LEGO® primarily located in the Southeastern Pennsylvania area. We build and exhibit our creations at conventions, hold monthly club meetings, and work alongside local events to spread the enjoyment of LEGO. If you are 14 years or older, love to build with LEGO, and want to meet other Fans of LEGO®, then check out our Contact Us page for more information, or visit us at one of our upcoming Events!
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