FAQ's
Can Anyone Join TexLUG: Austin?
TexLUG Austin is an Adult Fan of LEGO® (AFOL) group. All ages are welcome and it's free to join, but only people 18 and up are considered members.
What is an AFOL?
A.F.O.L. stands for "Adult Fan of LEGO®" and is an 18+ years old LEGO® fan who actively participates in the community either online, through a LUG (LEGO User Group, in this case TexLUG: Austin) and/or by going to community driven events. The term AFOL originates in the community and is not created by The LEGO® Group.
How often do you meet?
We meet once a month, usually the third weekend of the month. And we rotate Saturday and Sunday to allow as many memebers to attend as possible. Please make sure to check out the Calendar for events.
How do I join?
Membership requires attendance at group meetings and events. Anyone can attend at any time, but to become an active member, you must attend at least 3 meetings or events within the past 365 days. You must also be 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 you can still attend but must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
Under 18 members are termed "associate members" and do not enjoy voting or benefit privileges.
How Much Does It Cost?
There is no cost associated with joining or maintaining a membership. We do, however, offer shirts for purchase that you can wear to events.
ABS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
The type of plastic from which LEGO® is made
AFOL
Adult Fan of LEGO®
Refers to fans 18+ years of age
Ambassador
Ben Rollman
A member of our LUG who represents the group to the LEGO® community
Anti-stud
Bottom Connectors
The indentations on the bottoms of bricks, plates and tiles into which the studs will connect
APC
Armored Personnel Carrier
A vehicle used in modern warfare
BI
Building Instructions
Can refere to digital or physical instructions
Bignette
Larger Vignette
A scene that is larger than a vignette, but smaller than a diorama
Billund
Town in Denmark
LEGO® Headquarters, Design center and where LEGO® was created
Bram Sphere
AKA LEGO® Dome
A LEGO® sphere of any size developed by Bram Lambrecht
Brick
Any LEGO® Piece
An all encompassing term for any LEGO® piece, cubic in design and 3+ plates in height, in any shape or color
Brick Built
LEGO® Creation
A creation which is made of bricks as opposed to using molded pieces
Bricklink.com
eBay for LEGO®
Bricklink.com is an online marketplace for buyers & sellers who specialize in LEGO® sets & pieces. Bricklink is now owned by LEGO®
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AFOL: Adult Fan of LEGO®TFOL: Teen Fan of LEGO®KFOL: Kid Fan of LEGO®COLA: Companion of LEGO® Addict