LUGNET
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 LUGNET logo | |
Type of site | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Created by | Todd Lehman & Suzanne Rich |
| URL | Official website |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Free |
| Launched | 1998 |
| Current status | Online |
LUGNET (also known as Lego Users Group Network) is one of the largest online Adult Fan of Lego (AFOL) communities.[1][2]
Summary
LUGNET provides a forum for Adult Fans of Lego to discuss Lego-related issues and post about creations using its NNTP, e-mail and web interfaces. LUGNET members can track their sets, build web pages, rate postings and create polls. The website also features a database of Lego sets and provides links to other major Lego sites. The aim of LUGNET is "To enrich the online experience for the LEGO enthusiast in a growing number of new ways".[3] LUGNET is overseen by two administrators.[citation needed]
Site organization
- General: Where users announce their creations, talk about issues, review sets, etc.
- Market
- Regional: Where people from the same organizations and areas meet. The main international organizations are the International Lego Train Club Organization, 1000steine.de, Eurobricks.com, and Classic-Castle.com.
- Themes: The themes range from Adventurers to Western.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Carney, Steve (18 January 2001). "Internet Guide; Lego Enthusiasts Are Building Connections Online, Brick by Brick". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ^ Craven, Scott (16 March 2006). "Lego fans have chance to turn passion into job". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ^ Official website reference
External links
- Official website
- Terdiman, Daniel (14 October 2003). "Wanted: Master Lego Model Builder". Wired. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- Kahney, Leander (2 September 2000). "The Michelangelo of Lego". Wired. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- Guyett, Susan (31 January 2003). "Legos' fascination can last forever". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
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