T.B.O.C Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'd just go buy some. People can be rather, er, believing in their sterotypes. I'm only 14, and people give me looks when I go into the Lego aisle. In fact, there once was this weird woman who kept trying to force me out of the aisle (not literally, but she kept striding really fast behind me in order to "force" me out of the aisle)Ironically, her child didn't know why his mom was doing this.And if people ask, you can do a lot of things. It's a hobby, it's a form or art, a creative medium. None of those are lies, or you can just say you collect them, it's what I do.However, if your a guy like me, and if your trying to buy LEGO Friends sets, then that's a different story. Much harder to do, in my opinion (in a store) Quote My Brickshelf, please don't copy!... ...Looking for shiny Regirock, Articuno, and Virizion!(Can trade most any legendary for them!)My 3DS friend list is full, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protodite Karzahni Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I no longer request Lego for my birthdays or for Christmas. Not because I don't like it, but because I fear looking back on myself and feeling shame in years to come, should I suddenly grow out of it.So, I just use online stores to do all my work for me. Quote I wrote stories once. They were okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I cope with it by never feeling too old. There are a massive amount of adult fans of LEGO, who refer to themselves as AFOLs. And you can never truly outgrow something if you still enjoy it. Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 If you feel like you're too old for it, you may have grown out of it. Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electrodude Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Well, depends on how you feel about it. If you still like it really much, you should just do it. Quote It's all ogre now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Noise Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Dude, do what you want. If you wanna buy lego toys to play with, do it. Don't feel you have to lie and say they're for someone else, or say "oh it's for a collection" when you're just looking for some sweet new toys, man. Plus, let's face it, the only people who "collect" toys tend to be manchild nerds anyway, so if anything, saying "I'm a toy collector" would paint you in an even more negative light.Just be who you want to be - you wanna play with some rad toys? Go for it bro. Or, conversely, if you have "grown out of it," there's no shame in that either. If you feel too old for the toys, that's fine, m'man - move onto other new things that better suit you. But with either case, don't let peculiar looks at checkout deter you. Man that reminds me of a hilarious story about a wild look I got at checkout one time, but the story/purchase involved items not appropriate for discussion on BZPower. Quote bring back "an cool dude" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) Man that reminds me of a hilarious story about a wild look I got at checkout one time, but the story/purchase involved items not appropriate for discussion on BZPower. Only you, Smeag. Only you would add that. :PMaybe me too.Also, just do what Smeag said, because it's what I do. Buy Lego Bricks, build with Lego Bricks. If people look at you oddly, ignore them. Edited March 2, 2012 by Kal Grochi Quote profiles i guess i'm a south american giant otter now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riglax Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Not really. I used to get the urge to buy sets, but in time it has were off - I am more enthusiastic about other things. However, if you really feel like doing so, do it. You won't always have the chance to do so. Edited March 3, 2012 by Riglax Quote BZPRPG Profiles | Dersite Wonderland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death of the Endless Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Nobody is ever too old for Lego. Go out and get yourself a ton of it! Quote Weaver, Seeker, and Spark "When the first living thing existed, I was there, waiting. When the last living thing dies, my job will be finished. I'll put the chairs on the tables, turn out the lights and lock the universe behind me when I leave." - Death, The Sandman (Previously Toa Alaka) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artorias Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Lego is for all ages. Except those Ben 10 sets, but those weren't very good anyway.Just buy it off the internet if you don't like walking into shops. Quote "The sun is a wondrous body, like a magnificent father! If only I could be so grossly incandescent!" My PBZP: http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=4267I hadn't even known it was posted until much later... Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Conspiracy Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I still like lego, but the more realistic sets. Like Alaka said, you're never too old for lego = ) Quote If you can't explain it, then it was probably an alien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wan Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I'm 21 and I still play with Lego Bricks. I don't by sets that often unless they have some really friggin' cool pieces, but I do by the generic system buckets with random pieces. If someone asks I say "Cuz its fun, wanna play?" and usually they say yes =D Quote Dragon Age RPG (Being approved)||Zelda RPG||BZPRPG||To Save The World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShellHead Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I never really had this problem. I think I got tired of buying new lego sets before I got "too old for it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach 00 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Don't be ashamed! You never outgrow the things you love, and if somebody looks at you funny, hey, it's their problem. Just let them go rot their brains with Call of Duty while you build up some grey matter. It will be their fault when your their boss someday .-don't touch my pocket protectorAgreed, although rotting their brains with something else would be a better idea. I play Call of Duty, and I find this slightly offensive. I'm joking, of course, but nonetheless, don't feel like you're ashamed. Buy LEGO sets if you want, but I'd instead save the money and save it for something in the future you might want, but that's me, lol. Quote On the day the wall came down / They threw the locks onto the ground And with glasses high / We raised a cry / For freedom had arrived On the day the wall came down / The ship of fools had finally run aground Promises lit up the night / Like paper doves in flight I dreamed you had left my side / No warmth, not even pride remained And even though you needed me / It was clear that I could not do a thing for you Now life devalues day by day / As friends and neighbors turn away And there's a change that even with regret / Cannot be undone Now frontiers shift like desert sands / While nations wash their bloodied hands Of loyalty, of history / In shades of grey I woke to the sound of drums / The music played, the morning sun streamed in I turned and I looked at you / And all but the bitter residues slipped away slipped away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taipu1 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Bricklink is the solution, that way you can buy specific parts, and tell yourself you're a grown up type using the parts in a more technical way. It's buying sets that makes me feel odd, because it just seems kinda childish to buy Lego to build exactly what they thought of. No thought, just a toy. So I'm an individual parts guy now.Just let them go rot their brains with Call of Duty while you build up some grey matter.I play Call of Duty, and am offended that you think my doing so is remotely offensive. I'm proud to let my brain rot. Quote - Taipu1.HighFly MatoranShowdownBZPRPG ProfilesHave you seen my Blog? I understand if you haven't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenore Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I just shrug it off, there's no use denying just how weird we can be, anybody who doesn't act weird is simply denying their very personality just to be like the majority of other people. I think that the many people have too strong of a desire to be liked by everybody by being like everybody and thus become slaves to that desire to be like everyone else and let it control their lives. Quote Blog "A Cask of Amontillado": Breaking News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cederak Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yeah, I still get birthday money and consider, for a moment, going to search the Lego aisle in a random store and picking out a set to keep me busy for a little while. Doesn't wind up happening, but that may be because college isn't cheap. -Ced Quote Cederak's Library l Blog: Fair Enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Matata Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 As long as I feel young inside, age doesn't matter. Until people give me weird looks. Then I begin to get a little self conscious. XD Quote Three on Three - Memoirs of the Dead - Winner!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cederak Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 As long as I feel young inside, age doesn't matter. Until people give me weird looks. Then I begin to get a little self conscious. XDThat actually became an issue to me. Somewhere around age 17 I think, it just started feeling more and more strange to be in line with nothing but a large box containing Lego parts. Some people would ask if I was getting a birthday present for a younger sibling, but I always got a weird look or condescending laugh/comment when I told them it was for me.-Ced Quote Cederak's Library l Blog: Fair Enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerRayg Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Nothing wrong with some Lego action, but I do advise you to be careful with your finances and not make frivolous purchases that you will regret later. You have to weigh the actual happiness you expect to get from your purchase versus the cost - I didn't do this and I ended up with a lot of sets I didn't really care about back in the day. Quote Latest Update: STORM AND SAND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hey it's felix Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Lol yes, I get this all the time. Although it's not usually fearing that I'm 'too old' for it as such, more that it's pretty much the only thing I want to buy when I get money for my B'day or Christmas. I also sometimes feel that the sets themselves aren't worth the money. I mean, I could buy the parts to the set online for far less than I would buy the set for. -FtC Quote I have an old Flickr account here..Previously Feefeeri/Felix the Cat..I MOC sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinkmeister Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I continually buy more Lego sets. One of my biggest factors is woosh-ability. How fun would it be to play with? I will never be too old to make my Jedi and custom figures attack massively overpowered yet understaffed enemies. Quote Check out my Chibi Kute Kit! Follow these steps, and BZP will only get better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Matata Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 As long as I feel young inside, age doesn't matter. Until people give me weird looks. Then I begin to get a little self conscious. XDThat actually became an issue to me. Somewhere around age 17 I think, it just started feeling more and more strange to be in line with nothing but a large box containing Lego parts. Some people would ask if I was getting a birthday present for a younger sibling, but I always got a weird look or condescending laugh/comment when I told them it was for me.-CedPeople laughing at me always made me feel better about myself for some reason. Like when people laugh at me for wearing my Sonic hat in public, I feel proud to be a Sonic fan. Similar thing with Lego. Quote Three on Three - Memoirs of the Dead - Winner!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinkmeister Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Just smile and say "It's for the child inside me! :3" The weird looks will become hilarious instead of condescending, guaranteed! Quote Check out my Chibi Kute Kit! Follow these steps, and BZP will only get better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I love LEGO, although I do sympathize with people who feel that they've outgrown getting it for their birthdays. Let's face it: once someone gets to a certain age they really have to focus on certain things in life and have to take on new interests if they are to be responsible. Now, I don't know if you're at that age yet, King Superior, but if your needs aren't so urgent yet, don't be afraid to spend your money on what you love, which rightly should be LEGO.Meanwhile, although I haven't outgrown it, I feel no shame in admitting that I want to spend money on a mapping program called Fractal Terrains 3. Is that a rather weird interest? By the standards of the average person, yes, but what can I say? I'm passionate about creating realistic fictional cartography.Your Honor,Tyrannosaurus Kraggh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unauthorized Autobiography Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 OLD FOR LEGO?! Of course!Old for BIONICLE? BLASPHEMY!!!! Quote -G u u R a h K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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