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We’re now an official Online RLUG! (Recognised LEGO User Group)

April 1, 2016 By Jay Ong 70 Comments

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So, I’ve been meaning to share this exciting piece of news for awhile – Jay’s Brick Blog is now officially an Online Recognised LEGO User Group! 

Whoa, what does that mean? Well, traditionally, LEGO User Groups (LUGs) have been formalised groups and communities of LEGO enthusiasts who meet regularly to share and interact with other like-minded LEGO fans. Think of them as a LEGO club of sorts.

Recognised LUGs are those that have been officially recognised by LEGO and are part of the LEGO Ambassador Network, which provides all sorts of benefits such as having a designated LEGO Ambassador to represent them within the network, and also qualify for support from LEGO such as activity packs, LUGBulk and also participate in special projects or activities run by the LEGO AFOL Relations Program (ARP).

So an online RLUG is pretty much the same, except of course, since we’re all scattered around the world, we don’t necessarily get to meet up or hold displays BUT we still get to gush over our love of LEGO via the magical powers of the internet.

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As an online RLUG, one of the main benefits is having a direct line of communication with LEGO as well as getting support from LEGO such as early review sets (the recent 21305 Ideas Maze review was the first opportunity I was offered) and other forms of support/prizes if any.

I’m mostly excited about access to early review copies, which allows me to compete with the larger LEGO blogs and news sites on a more even footing. Also, the idea that future giveaways and activities might be on the cards is pretty fun too,

There are some limitations now that we’re an official online RLUG such as the fact that I won’t be allowed to share leaked images or set news – which is why I didn’t post about the first LEGO Disney Minifigures leak. Not that I do much of that anyway.

So yeah, exciting news and I’m super honoured to be a LEGO Ambassador! 2016 is shaping up to be an awesome year, and I’m very excited at the opportunities that this will bring. In terms of the blog… there won’t be any huge changes, I’ll still be writing reviews, reporting on interesting news and covering the LEGO scene down under so it’ll be business as usual!

Special thanks to everyone for making this possible. This wouldn’t have happened without all of you and I am forever grateful for all the comments, discussions and conversations! So if you’ve never been part of a LEGO User Group, congratulations, you’re in one now! Thanks for making Jay’s Brick Blog such a thriving community!

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  1. Wanda Allard says

    April 1, 2022 at 7:03 PM

    Hi Jay,
    I was told by my local LEGO store that in order to participate in the special AFOL events I need to join a lug. The local lug in my area appears to have shut down. Are we able to get the “stickers” from your online lug that go on our VIP card (onLine??) that would show me to be an AFOL for these events? I started my journey with LEGO in 2019 just before the pandemic hit so I am not familiar with this “sticker” requirement. My local store is in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I am subscribed to your blog.
    Thanks, Wanda

    Reply
  2. 何苦 says

    September 16, 2021 at 7:06 PM

    hey Jay, im your fan like 5 years ago。
    do you know how to be a RLUG?

    i already read a lot information on https://lan.lego.com/ 。

    and i also find this

    RLUG
    has 20-50 active members who meet on a regular basis
    organizes locally oriented public events
    has a basic organizational structure
    utilize support offerings for RLUG initiatives
    Do not share leaks and confidential information
    ambassador actively participates in discussions and topics and shares experience and learnings on LAN

    but, i dont know how to get in touch with Lego。

    hope you can help me。
    thank you Jay

    Reply
  3. Clare Thompson says

    February 18, 2019 at 12:20 PM

    I am wanting to order 300 of white 2×4 bricks for a school project. Any advise getting this build order? I have tried the AUKLug group in NZ but they are no help at all!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      February 18, 2019 at 5:32 PM

      Ah bummer! For a bulk order with those quantities, I’d look at Bricklink for that. 300 bricks in a single colour is a little tricky as I’m not sure any local stores have 300, but you could try ordering from European stores.

      https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=3001#T=S&C=1&O={%22color%22:1,%22st%22:%224%22,%22iconly%22:0}

      Let me know if that could work for you, if not, drop me an email and I can tap my networks to see if I can get you any help.

      Reply
  4. william schork says

    December 15, 2018 at 8:43 AM

    I want to start collecting and investing in legos.I have the ability to buy several sets for $6000.00 use.I would like to get your opinion if this is a good way to start ,good deal.Thanks.The sets are
    75192,66546,10218×7
    76042,10236,10257,10261,71040×2
    10256,70922,10214,10232,75144,42055,76052,21309×2
    75827,71012,71009,21108,10245×3
    76023,21303,75094,75901×2,600970,41066
    40139×2,41223×2,75079,41053,21301

    Reply
    • Jay says

      December 20, 2018 at 8:17 AM

      Hey William, I’m actually not too well-versed with LEGO as investments, so I don’t know how I can help. If you’re looking to purely invest, I’m sure that there are better avenues to make money such as Index Funds.

      With collectibles like LEGO, you really do need to do your homework, and I feel that LEGO is quite a risky investment as LEGO have and will continue to re-release old, retired sets.

      If you’re really keen on investing anyway, it’s usually the non-obvious sets (not Modulars or Creator Expert) that appreciate – sets like Speed Champions due to the collectability, and also certain Ideas sets as they usually have short lifespans.

      Sets with pop culture relevance like Wall-E also tend to do well, but it’s really, really hard to predict which sets will spike.

      Sorry that I can’t be of more help!

      Reply
  5. Shea says

    April 12, 2016 at 9:05 PM

    This is pretty amazing news! Congratulations on getting the official status!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 14, 2016 at 7:50 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Steppedonabrick says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:10 PM

    Awesome! This year is going to be great for jaysbrickblog and even better for us as the readers. Can’t wait. Well done.

    Reply
  7. laniemon says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    Congratulations, you’ve definitely earned it ?

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 7, 2016 at 9:34 AM

      Thanks, man!

      Reply
  8. apricots says

    April 4, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    Pretty cool! Congrats!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 7, 2016 at 9:15 AM

      Thanks!

      Reply
    • Jay says

      April 7, 2016 at 9:21 AM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Matt Merrill says

    April 3, 2016 at 2:38 AM

    Congrats, Jay! I waited about a day to make sure this wasn’t an April Fools joke , but I saw no mention of MegaFigs this year so I believe this is legit. And awesome to boot!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:39 AM

      Haha! I did do it on purpose cause I thought it’d be funny if I made a huge announcement on April Fools! It’s 100% legit, I promise! Thanks so much for your continued support which has made this possible!

      Reply
  10. BrianG2402 says

    April 3, 2016 at 12:52 AM

    If this isn’t an April Fool’s joke, congratulations!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:38 AM

      It’s not, thanks!

      Reply
  11. OZ says

    April 2, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    NICE!!! very NICE!!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:36 AM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  12. Duncan says

    April 1, 2016 at 11:10 PM

    Look at the date.
    Lol

    Reply
    • starwarsfolder12 (MOBILE) says

      April 2, 2016 at 10:50 AM

      This better not be a joke. If it is, yay anyways! Everyone be happy for the sake of being happy!

      Reply
      • starwarsfolder12 (MOBILE) says

        April 2, 2016 at 10:53 AM

        Actually, just searched. RLUGs are a real thing, so, yeah.

        Reply
      • Jay says

        April 3, 2016 at 10:37 AM

        No jokes although I think it was funny if I made a big announcement on April Fools, heh.

        Reply
        • Duncan says

          April 4, 2016 at 10:30 PM

          In that case, congratulations!

          Reply
          • Jay says

            April 7, 2016 at 9:30 AM

            Haha thanks, mate!

            Reply
            • Duncan says

              May 24, 2016 at 4:50 AM

              You need to work on your timing. NEVER post on April first, ecspecially if it is news. 🙂

              Reply
              • Jay says

                May 24, 2016 at 9:54 AM

                Haha I did it on purpose to be a little cheeky 😉

                Reply
                • Duncan says

                  August 10, 2016 at 12:15 PM

                  I have my own blog now, I might have some fun next Apri…

                  (Insert evil laughter here)

                  Reply
                  • Jay says

                    August 11, 2016 at 8:33 PM

                    That would be awesome. Just make sure to enjoy writing 🙂

                    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:36 AM

      No it’s real, I promise!

      Reply
  13. starwarsfolder12 (MOBILE) says

    April 1, 2016 at 8:59 PM

    Woohoo, awesome!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:34 AM

      Everything is awesome indeed

      Reply
  14. spudbud01 says

    April 1, 2016 at 8:31 PM

    Wow! Well done Jay! That’s amazing!!! 😀 Can Youtube stopmotion channels get recognized as well???

    Reply
    • BrianG2402 says

      April 3, 2016 at 12:50 AM

      I don’t think they can, Spud.

      Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:32 AM

      Yes! Not sure about stop motion but I do believe The Brick Show is an online RLUG

      Reply
      • spudbud01 says

        April 3, 2016 at 8:34 PM

        Wow! That’s great! 😀

        Reply
  15. Mark says

    April 1, 2016 at 7:20 PM

    Congrats Jay! It’s easy to see why TLG were keen to make you an official ambassador.

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:30 AM

      Thanks Mark! It’s not something I was consciously working towards but it’s really cool and I hope to do you guys proud!

      Reply
  16. Monty says

    April 1, 2016 at 5:36 PM

    Congratulations !

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:29 AM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  17. Jason Kang says

    April 1, 2016 at 4:30 PM

    Fantastic stuff, Jay! Really happy to see your hard work paying off. Good on you!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:29 AM

      Thanks Jason! See you soon!

      Reply
  18. Naomi says

    April 1, 2016 at 4:03 PM

    Congratulations Jay!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:29 AM

      Thanks Naomi!

      Reply
  19. Handoko Setyawan says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:40 PM

    congrats mate!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:26 AM

      Thanks dude!

      Reply
  20. I-May says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:35 PM

    ???? Congrats Jay!!! Keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:20 AM

      Thanks I-may!

      Reply
  21. Fiona says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:31 PM

    Congratulations Jay!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:20 AM

      Thanks Fiona! Your support has been instrumental to achieve this!

      Reply
  22. Richard jones says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:24 PM

    Congratulations jay. A great honor. Keep up the awesomeness, now with added previews!

    Reply
  23. Richard jones says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:24 PM

    Congratulations jay. A great honor. Keep up the awesomeness, now with added previews!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:20 AM

      Thanks, Richard!

      Reply
  24. Warmongurl says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:22 PM

    Congrats Jay, you deserve to be an ambassador!!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:19 AM

      Thanks! I’m giddy with excitement!

      Reply
  25. Nadia Handaya says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:14 PM

    Congratulations!!!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:18 AM

      Thanks Nadia! Couldn’t have done it without your support!

      Reply
  26. Donna says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    Hi Jay that is fantastic maybe you could use your new powers to convince lego they should open a store down under. That would be amazing.

    Reply
    • I-May says

      April 1, 2016 at 3:37 PM

      Totally agree! We need a Lego Certified Store!

      Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:18 AM

      Haha, I don’t think my powers stretch that far… But if I ever get the chance to meet LEGO higher-ups, I will definitely do so 🙂

      Reply
  27. Trev says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:11 PM

    April fools yeah?

    If not… Well done mate!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:17 AM

      Noooooooo, totally legit. Prank announcements on 1 April are so 2015 :p

      Thanks so much man!

      Reply
  28. Agent 86 says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:09 PM

    Congratulations!

    I’ll have to look into this “LUG” business. Is there an list of official LUGs somewhere? The ” LUGBulk” perk sounds interesting. Is it like Bricks and Pieces, but cheaper?

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:15 AM

      Thanks! Here’s a map which shows the location of all LUGs worldwide!

      Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:16 AM

      Thanks! Here’s a map which shows the location of all LUGs worldwide!https://lan.lego.com/lugs

      Yep, LUGbulk works similarly, although the chief purpose of it is to allow LUG members to get the elements they need for displays/community events.

      Reply
  29. Scott says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:05 PM

    Nice work!!!!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:14 AM

      Thanks! It’s the community here that benefits most, so I hope you guys are as excited as I am!

      Reply
  30. Ken says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:03 PM

    Good on ya Jay, nice recognition for a great blog.

    Reply
    • Jay says

      April 3, 2016 at 10:13 AM

      Thanks! It’s a huge honour!

      Reply

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