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Introducing the newest member of the Jay’s Brick Blog team

September 15, 2016 By Jay Ong 40 Comments

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I’d like to introduce you to Laura Ong, the newest team member to join the Jay’s Brick Blog team! She’s a little new to the world and hasn’t really learned English yet…but hopefully, she’ll be able to contribute to the blog in a few years – hopefully she’ll help write some DUPLO reviews!

It’s been a pretty hectic last few weeks preparing for her arrival, which is why I haven’t been able to write much, but I do have a few reviews in the pipeline such as Series 16, LEGO Disney Castle and the Winter Holiday train. It’s going to take a while, since I have to deal with sleep deprivation and all that jazz, so look out for those reviews in the coming weeks!

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  1. Szhcornan Lim says

    October 16, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    Definitely A + to the team!
    Lotsa fun and joy bro!
    Congrats!

    Reply
  2. Ray Rich says

    October 14, 2016 at 10:16 PM

    Some overdue congratulations to you and your family, Jay!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      October 16, 2016 at 10:02 AM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Jay says

    October 7, 2016 at 5:43 PM

    Thank you all for the kind and thoughtful words!

    Reply
  4. Albert Wong says

    September 23, 2016 at 4:03 PM

    Congratulations Jay!!!

    Reply
  5. Dlim says

    September 17, 2016 at 10:40 AM

    Congratulations Jay!! Although your disposable income and Lego building time are going to suffer =) Speaking from personal experience here!

    Reply
  6. rainey says

    September 17, 2016 at 12:35 AM

    How wonderful!

    I only see 3 in your family diorama so I guess this will be a great adventure. Get ready to start sharing your toys! ?

    Congrats!

    Reply
  7. JC says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:18 PM

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  8. Raphael says

    September 16, 2016 at 6:32 PM

    Congrats Jay!

    I’m so happy for you! I’m sure you’ll make a great dad!

    Best wishes,
    Raphael

    Reply
  9. laniemon says

    September 16, 2016 at 2:42 PM

    Oh mate, heartiest congratulations ?

    Reply
  10. Alison says

    September 16, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    Congratulations Jay and mum. Laura is adorable!! That’s great news ?

    Reply
  11. Sebatron says

    September 16, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    Congrats Mate!! I look forward to reading her Duplo and Juniors reviews 🙂

    Reply
  12. DB says

    September 16, 2016 at 11:07 AM

    Congratulations! Is it your first child? My 7 month old has quite the collection of sets stored and waiting to be revealed over the coming years. The prize in the collection is the ultra-rare 4999 Vestas Wind Turbine, which I built once before disassembling and it looked spectacular.

    Reply
  13. Declan C says

    September 16, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    Congrats, mate!

    Reply
  14. Annette says

    September 16, 2016 at 9:31 AM

    Congratulations. Yes, you will be busy!!!
    Life will be wonderful but busy, busy.
    You are a family man now.

    Reply
  15. Michael says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:29 AM

    Wow, congratulations mate! All the best to you and yours.

    Now you have a wonderful excuse… Er, REASON to buy more Lego 🙂

    Reply
  16. James says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    Congratulations! I wish you and your family every happiness both now and in the future.

    Reply
  17. Legotimbo says

    September 16, 2016 at 6:30 AM

    Congrats Jay and Mrs Jay! Looking forward to your review, I’ve got my own one arriving next year

    Reply
  18. FN-2188 says

    September 16, 2016 at 5:19 AM

    Congrats m8

    Reply
  19. starwarsfolder12 says

    September 16, 2016 at 4:53 AM

    So THIS is what was the big secret.

    To be honest, saw this coming from when you said you’ve been busy with family.

    But glad to have another possible future LEGO reviewer in the world! Can’t wait for more reviews, Jay, keep ’em coming!

    (Also… SOMEONE owes me a Bionicle review, ESPECIALLY since it ended. XD LOL)

    Reply
  20. Thomas says

    September 16, 2016 at 2:44 AM

    Congrats! Really looking forward to those reviews!

    Reply
  21. Wade says

    September 16, 2016 at 2:23 AM

    So cute, congratulations!!!

    Reply
  22. Warmongurl says

    September 16, 2016 at 1:24 AM

    Congratulations Jay! That is wonderful!

    Reply
  23. Matt Merrill says

    September 16, 2016 at 1:20 AM

    Congratulations! My son just turned six, still waiting for the sleep deprivation to end…lol

    Reply
  24. Mark says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:35 PM

    Congratulations Jay! I’m so happy for you and your family, Laura is very cute. That certainly explains the quietness on the blog. You’re going to have a little partner in Lego adventures in no time. I love hipster Mum & Dad with baby…so appropriate and timely! I wish you many ‘fun in the park’ times ahead : )

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  25. Craig says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:33 PM

    Awesome news mate. Kids are the best , especially before they become teenagers . All the best for your family

    Reply
  26. Duncan says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:25 PM

    Wow! Congrats, I hope to read some very interesting Duplo reviews in the next couple years. I totally understand the lack of reviews. My mom just gave birth to a fourth kid a couple months ago, so I am relearning how hard it is to have a baby in the house. I hope you don’t loose too much sleep. 😛

    She is awfully darn cute though. Congrats Jay and have fun with the new arrival!

    Reply
    • Duncan says

      September 15, 2016 at 11:33 PM

      On a second thought, there is no way to battle the lost sleep.

      Reply
  27. Naomi says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:41 PM

    Congratulations Jay and family! Enjoy the snuggly newborn stage, sleep deprivation and all 🙂

    Reply
  28. Steve says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:34 PM

    Congrats Jay & family. I hope you rested up before her arrival!

    Reply
  29. Jen says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    Ahhh congratulations. She’s adorable.

    The sleep deprivation is tough, but won’t last forever. And it won’t be that long before she is playing with Duplo and then Lego….and then you’ll have even more reason to buy Lego.

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  30. Monty says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    Such a little cutie… congrats 🙂

    Reply
  31. Julian says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:05 PM

    Now that’s what I call an Exclusive Minifigure! 🙂

    Huge congrats to you and your family.

    Reply
    • Mark says

      September 15, 2016 at 11:38 PM

      Best comment so far! ?

      Reply
  32. Ben says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:56 PM

    Congrats! Take it easy on the blog, some things are more important than Lego

    Reply
  33. Adrienne says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:49 PM

    Congrats jay…she is beautiful!

    Reply
  34. Ken says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:40 PM

    Congratulations mate

    Reply
  35. Icepacklady says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:37 PM

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  36. Missenman says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:31 PM

    Awesome man congrats to you all ?

    Reply
  37. Daniele says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:30 PM

    Congratulations!!
    A very warm welcome.

    Reply

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