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In response to this post http://imgur.com/gallery/zZOz7, people wanted to see some of the models I build at work.
Please be aware that no matter how nice of a camera, I cannot take good photos. The progressively get worse.
Most of what I do is special event builds (marketing events, social media, adding to our current displays, etc), but sometimes I do build for other purposes.
I personally prefer to build small to medium sized models.
Sometimes the models are very tedious to build, like this one. Divvy bike stands to put in our city display. We had to put the wheels on over 100 bikes.
This was a group project done the day after the Cubs won. Designed mostly by the super talented Travis Polad.
Currently our team consists of four model builders and one master model builder. Often we work together on displays due to time constraints, such as here - Cloud Cuckoo Land from the LEGO movie.
At the time of building, we were very limited on green pieces. I plan on redoing this one day.
An example of what we do to our city. We change out trees (over 100), add snow, and various models to make the city look more alive.
Another group model done with our now Master Model Builder, Greg Nuse.
I do occasionally help with large models. This guy was a big pirate I helped work on.
This wizard was one of the first models I worked on. Definitely a challenge at the time, but good practice.
Rick and Morty portal gun I made for last year's Secret Santa on Imgur.
It's a fantastic job and I love coming into work every day!
somewhatparanoidpanda
How much do you pay them to let you do this?
mookiedoi360
Amazing work!!
BiggusDorkus78
jennycone
I want your job, no no I NEED YOUR JOB
GalaxyBubbleGum
Ok. This man/woman has the best job EVER!!!! And I'm pretty sure I upvoted this with my mind...
MeeliMoop
Omg these are all amazing. Im so insanely jealous of your collection and talent!
pcolquhoun
What was job interview like? Did they just give you a bag of pieces and tell you to be creative or did you show them childhood work?
Elibor
I actually did have a building aspect of my interview! I had to recreate a model I saw for about 30 seconds, as well as do some other things
riplurker060216
Is the last picture from the comic east of west ?
JoeBatters
I live in Batavia, but in Schaumburg all the time. Gone by a million times and never stopped in.
sDsnAlien
What batteries do they use? Asking for a friend
InsultCatapult
Are your fingertips perpetually sore?
Elibor
They were when I first started, but after 3 years, I'm used to it.
JustYourAverageNerd
I built a cube once
ThePyroTech11
Do some of the models you build go to Legoland Windsor because that wizard is familiar
Elibor
There are some models that are at multiple locations. I'm sure the wizard is one of them.
Esch2
+1 for Mr Bean and his car
Janusha
HOW do you motivate yourself to build a bikestand for 40 bikes out of Lego
Elibor
You constantly remind yourself that you're getting paid to build!
Janusha
Well then money is the motivation. Which is fine. We all did weird stuff for money.
nommon
Well shit I need to take a trip to Schaumburg.
lindabelchersfirstcousin
kissmyash
Well this is cool
ficklampa
So do you get instructions on how to build the things or do you freestyle?
Elibor
All our own designs!
ficklampa
Yeah, but do you have instructions on how to build them or so you just make them up on the spot? I'm really curious!
Plasticpoopnuggets
Love the Mr. Bean car!!
shadyjdart
Oh. My. Head. How did you do those trees towards the bottom?
bbnestea
Wait wait...this is what you do for work?
Zombierilla
Woonski
Iworkinazoo
'progressively get worse' is code for 'the drunker I get'
VonDazHienosti
I want this job, this os unfair!
Cocacoladinosaur
At first, I thought it was only one picture, and I was like, "Dude, that's called 'polaroid', not 'portfolio'."
spaceystacey
The irony is that the Polaroid is the best photo OP took.
Sirustheworst
I too live in Illinois, what legoland do you work at?
Elibor
The one's in Schaumburg
Elibor
*one
Sirustheworst
Dope I have been there. How do you become a builder for Lego?
mrpotatoes
You're not just the type of rich guy I like and want to be friends with but you're skilled enough to get laid all night every night. Niiiice
Elibor
Hate to break it to you, but I'm not rich and I am a single cat owner.
ChiefSokka
I'm a single dog owner we should get together and see if we can make catdog
Slipp0
I'm sorry. What? This is your job?
TheRicM
Elibor
Yup! I am a model builder for Illinois' Legoland Discovery Center.
yourmomsayshey
OliveYahurtin
How did you get hired?
SchmidtyC
Shiiit. I live in Chicago, love the city display and the World Series trophy. Gotta go there now. On my list OP!
usersubbordercontrol
That's not a job. That's living as a kid. What are requirements?
Souljah42
reclusivepope4
What sort of requirements are needed for such a job?
UndeadLahmacun
Probably a diploma or master of arts. Heard about ways with a Master-degree in media- and communication design + products development/design
davebeastly
From what I believe they usually like some kind of creative background. In the interview you're given bricks and timed to build something.
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
Cool as fuck, but so much pressure to not be a complete shitter.
ChuckieChauvin
Yes we are waiting to see if we qualify pls answer
RemiRixJones
resume.doc
ilikesmallboobiessincenooneelsedoes
I am qualified, you see, I know what Lego is all about. *clacks two thin bricks together*
thehumbug
Whenever you have a bad day at work, just remember that you are living the dream life of 7 year olds everywhere. No pressure.
aselleus
And 30 year olds!
BravadoAvacado
I don't think you can have a bad day at work here. Just doesn't work like that
DukeDarkwood
Unless you step on a brick.
BravadoAvacado
That is an acceptable risk. At least you die surrounded by Lego.
LordDebuchan
Unless you step on a brick and fall into the wall of bricks and they all land under you before you hit the ground and then choke on one. :(
TheRelevancyOfMyNameIsRelativelyIrrelevant
how would you retrieve the body? anyone going in there would surely step on another lego and bam! 2 dead people.
dearnewoikkinhowsapollo
It's not just 7 year olds...
dearnewoikkinhowsapollo
Really it's ages 4-99
Smufflan
And 24....
DukeDarkwood
39-year-olds, too.
DonteHaversham
Also 25 year-Olds. Lego is a timeless, ageless toy.
Momwork247
Same here. I once bought Legos for our daughter. Or so I thought. I went to work come back and find a castle. Praising my daughter she 1
Momwork247
Says no mommy not me. Daddy did it. Tell daddy he did a fantastic job. She says this in her 3 Yreka old voice and points to daddy :)
DukeDarkwood
Nice. AND nice that it's something they can bond over - at only 3, it's probably best she have a mentor show her the ropes. Just... don't