Did you know that one of the themes Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOL) like to build in is Steampunk?  Did you know that NELUG has several very talented Steampunk builders?  If you'd like to see our latest LEGO Steampunk creations then join us on Saturday May 11, 2024 at the Watch City Steampunk Festival!  The event is held outside (rain or shine) on the Town Greene in Waltham, MA and includes vendors, entertainment and visitors all in their best Steampunk attire!  We will have a variety of Steampunk themed LEGO creations on display, and participating members will be dressed for the event as well.  So come one and all for a unique Steampunk experience!

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! Calling all LEGO fans – we’re excited to be featured at the LEGO Train Weekend at the Wenham Museum this weekend!

Come see rainbow colored, L-gauge model trains speeding along a brick track as it races by soaring skyscrapers, country cottages, the king's castle and much more. The LEGO Train display is designed with the highest degree of precision (and a sense of humor!) by the New England LEGO Users Group (NELUG).  Advanced Tickets are available.  Tickets may also be purchased at the door.  Museum hours are 10am-4pm Saturday and 12pm-4pm Sunday.  Feel free to stop by any time to say hi and see our latest display!

Several NELUG members will be displaying their incredible LEGO creations at Brick Convention this coming Saturday and Sunday (August 19 and 20, 2023) at the MassMutual Convention Center in Springfield, MA.  Tickets for the event are available on the Brick Convention website.  Come see all of the amazing displays from a number of NELUG and area builders on display and interact with the builders to learn all of their building secrets.

Special guest and NELUG member Liz Puleo (LEGO Masters Season 3) will also be there, so make sure to stop by and say hi!

If your weekend plans aren't fully booked you should consider heading to the Wenham Museum in Wenham, MA. It's fun, educational, charming, and this coming weekend NELUG will be there! Several members are setting up the annual LEGO train display for February 19th and 20th. Go to the museum's website (http://www.wenhammuseum.org) for directions and more information.

NELUG: COVID and Beyond!

We wanted to give you an update as to what is happening with NELUG, how we meet and other things in these strange times we live in.

You can still join us! Simply sign-up using the button, and you can have a FREE month of membership. After that, it's just $24 / year (pro-rated). Come on and check us out.

So ... here is an update.

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In normal times (the "before-times"), we would:

	Once a month	Meet at one of the four LEGO stores in MA and then go to a local restaurant
	Every few months	We would exhibit at a show, or put on a show
	Annually	Meet up for 2x4 day to celebrate all things LEGO
	Anytime	Chat on the forums, available to anyone who signs up to the club

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With the pandemic, we are being COVID-aware and conforming to the various New England states' social distancing mandates and also taking all sensible precautions. Therefore, this is what we are doing right now: 

	Once a week	Meet via Zoom. These are very fun-filled meetings, where we can showcase things we've built, chit-chat and generally 'meet' in a safe way. Generally lasts about two hours, but you can come & go as you please.
	Anytime	Chat on the forums, available to anyone who signs up to the club

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We are very much looking forward to getting back to some semblance of normality - meeting in person, attending shows and generally being able to enjoy LEGO life together. Until then, we are open for business!

The images you see were from our recent Describe 2020 in a mosaic competition ... enjoy!

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If YOU want a chance to showcase your originality and talent - come on down!

 

 

 

 

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This is a Zoom call entitled "Where's Dave W?"

 

We truly have enjoyed putting on the Wenham show for the last nine years so we decided we wanted to try something extra special for our tenth year. But we'll be honest, it isn't without its challenges!

So what is it? Well, first imagine construction equipment, especially the large earth-moving type. Second, imagine robots that can understand something about their environment and interact with each other. Lastly, imagine everything being created out of LEGO. Now put these all together and you'll be in the right ball park!

Like we said, this isn't without its challenges, so come see how we do!

 

The show is on February 16 & 17 from 10:00am to 4:00pm in Wenham, Massachusetts. We look forward to seeing you!

Go see a great LEGO train layout of course! NELUG will be displaying at the Greenberg Train and Toy Show this weekend in Wilmington, MA. We have our city, carnival, castle, and maybe a little fantasy thrown in. Check out Greenberg's website for ticket details.
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How do NELUG members kick off school vacation week? By bringing our trains to the Wenham Museum on 132 Main St, Wenham, MA. We will be there this Saturday and Sunday, February 18th and 19th, from 10:00 till 4:00. Come see our display featuring a sky scraper or two, a castle, a carnival, and maybe even an enchanted forest. Who knows? And trains, of course. Lots of trains. Hope to see you there.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend before the craziness of the holiday season? Come see our display at the Greenberg Toy and Train Show in Wilmington, MA. All the event info can be found here.

Our display includes a city, castle, carnival, and of course, trains. Didn't know LEGO makes trains? Well, they do. Come see some of their latest offerings and what you can make from your own imagination. Hope to see you there!

Everyone should come out to play!