In this week’s episode, Grinch and Cat are discussing LEGO and creativity.  Specifically, is LEGO losing its creativity? And if it is, is this a bad thing? In some ways it feels more creative than ever before, but in others ways less. Join in the discussion in the comments. 

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https://www.youtube.com/@AFOLsWelcome

https://www.tiktok.com/@afols.welcome

https://bleav.com/shows/afols-welcome-a-lego-podcast/

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 - 7:51Intro / Brick Banter 

7:51 - 24:05 Exciting Lego News

24:05 - 1:19:53 Today's Topic

1:19:53 - 1:34:44  Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. 

About AFOL’s Welcome:

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and Cat have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. 

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. 

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! 

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

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In this week’s episode, Grinch and Cat. Today we are joined by RedSuitStuds and we’re discussing the prevalence of AI in LEGO. Specifically, how it should or maybe shouldn’t be integrated into the hobby, are there any benefits? How do you balance the art and the AI usage and is there any place for it in LEGO?

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

https://www.youtube.com/@AFOLsWelcome

https://www.tiktok.com/@afols.welcome

https://bleav.com/shows/afols-welcome-a-lego-podcast/

Red Suit Studs: 

https://www.instagram.com/redsuitstuds/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/@redsuitstuds

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 - 5:40 Intro / Brick Banter 

5:40 - 16:09 Exciting Lego News

16:09 - 1:36:11 Today's Topic

1:36:11- 1:44:52  Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. 

About AFOL’s Welcome:

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and Cat have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. 

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. 

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! 

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:

LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

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In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by his new co-host Cat. Welcome to the show Cat! Today we’re taking a bit of a whacky dive into the history of LEGO hair. We had a lot of fun discussing the slow growth and eventual boom of the minifigure hair piece. Join us as we dive into the details, the data, and the fun of LEGO hair.

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 - 11:01 Intro / Brick Banter 

11:01 - 38:18 Exciting Lego News

38:18 - 1:25:22 Today's Topic

1:25:22- 1:29:45  Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. 

About AFOL’s Welcome:

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. 

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. 

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! 

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:

LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

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In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by former Lego Masters seasons 1 contestants Corey & Mel. This week we’re talking about a very important subject and that is representation in LEGO. We do it the true AFOLs Welcome way too with data, lots and lots of data, and it really tells the story all by itself. Join us this week as we continue to push the narrative of better representation of the builders that love the brick. 

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

https://www.instagram.com/iceberg_bricks/

https://www.instagram.com/samzbrego/

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 - 3:17 Intro / Brick Banter 

3:17 - 14:17 Exciting Lego News

14:17 - 1:19:37 Today's Topic

1:19:37- 1:25:29  Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. 

About AFOL’s Welcome:

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. 

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. 

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! 

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:

LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by Jessie, AKA Professor Brickman. Jessie is a certified Harry Potter fanatic, and he and Grinch break down the current state of LEGO Harry Potter. Do the repetitive builds, and the many castle systems ruin the fun, or does it add to the depth of the theme?

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

https://www.instagram.com/professor_brickman

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 - 6:15 Intro / Brick Banter 

6:15 - 19:17 Exciting Lego News

19:17 - 1:45:54 Today's Topic

1:45:54 - 1:48:39  Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. 

About AFOL’s Welcome:

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. 

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. 

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! 

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:

LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

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In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by Jaijai the original fan designer of the LEGO Idea’s The Office set . Join Grinch and Jaijai as they discuss how designing a LEGO set has cemented his legacy in not only LEGO fandom, but also the hit TV show The Office. 

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

https://www.instagram.com/legotheoffice/?hl=en

Did Jaijai’s charity work inspire you? 

https://www.instagram.com/washforlifeinc/?hl=en

Jaijai’s Newest Idea’s Project:

https://beta.ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/11b4bbe2-54a8-4217-802a-f8d996c6382c

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 - 3:09 Intro / Brick Banter 

3:09 - 6:48 Exciting Lego News

6:48 - 1:30:57 Today's Topic

1:30:57 - 1:36:55  Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. 

About AFOL’s Welcome:

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. 

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. 

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! 

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

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LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

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In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by Jon from Bellefonte, PA. Jon is an AFOL and owner for the Bellefonte Brick Store. Join Grinch and he and Jon discuss the ins and outs of owning a LEGO store, from the joys that it brings to the challenges that it creates. It’s another way AFOLs can experience the hobby!

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

https://www.instagram.com/bellefonte_brick_studio

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@wilderland.builds

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 - 3:01 Intro / Brick Banter 

3:01 - 10:41 Exciting Lego News

10:41 - 1:13:48 Today's Topic

1:13:48 - 1:26:24  Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions. 

About AFOL’s Welcome:

AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of LEGO. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, LEGO themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. 

If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an episode please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome. 

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! 

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:

LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

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As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

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