The latest 10K Club Interview takes us to a Christmas live theatrical performance! Meet Tommaso, a.k.a. Tom79acaya, and their Christmas Theater project. Inspired by their love for the theater! Show your support, and find out more below.
ABOUT YOURSELF
- Who are you?
Tommaso Vedruccio
- Where are you from?
I'm from Italy and live in a small town called Acaya
- How old are you?
44.
- What do you study or do for a living?
I work as lifeguard
- What hobbies do you have?
Sport, watching TV series, building with Lego bricks
- Do you have a personal LEGO portfolio website that you can share with us?
I have social profile on Facebook: Tommaso Vedruccio and on Instagram: tommasov79
- Have you created any LEGO MOCs (my own creations) that you’re particularly proud of? What is it, why are you proud of it and do you have a photo of it?
The lighthouse is my Lego moc that I'm proud of because I love the sea and it represents some lighthouses of my region in the south of Italy
- How and when did your interest in LEGO products come about?
With some Christmas presents that I received when I was a child
- What is the LEGO hobby to you? What does it mean to you? How does it fit in your life? E.g. build, display, meetups, play the games or 'just' watch the cartoons.
It is a way to relax and take part into Lego events where I can meet AFOL friends
- What is your favorite LEGO theme (current or past)? Why? And has any theme inspired your building style or preference in any particular way?
Definitely castles, pirates and adventures, that's all I played when I was a kid. These themes helped me orient my first new projects to something historical and artistic, without forgetting the adventurous side!
- What is your favorite official LEGO set ever? Why?
Castle, space, Star Wars, ideas, winter village
- What is your favorite LEGO element? Why?
It is the plate round 1x2 with open stud because it is adaptable and suitable for building rounded shape.
- Is there a LEGO designer (official LEGO designer or fan designer) who you are inspired by and look up to? Who and why?
Sandro Damiano and Andrea Lattanzio, because they are great builder and big friends
- Is there one or more particular LEGO-related websites (not official LEGO websites) that you visit often and/or are inspired by?
Rebrickable.com
ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
- Where did your interest in this particular model come from?
I love winter Christmas atmosphere and I'm fascinated by street performances popular in this period of the year.
- How long was the process of making the project, and what did you have to research as well? What kind of prep, research and design phases did you go through to produce your creation?
Right from the beginning, I had a clear idea about my creation. The process of making the project took about 3 months, for research and purchase of the suitable pieces and the building.
- What special challenges did you face creating the model? What was the most difficult part to recreate?
I'm not a Lego Techinc expert so I found it difficult to recreate the mechanism of the dancing scene.
- How long did it take to complete the model? Did you finish it fairly quickly, or did it take a long time? And how did the build time compare to the time you spent promoting your Product Idea to reach 10,000 supporters?
I completed the model in 3 months. It was funny to build the model and it was satisfying to promote it thanks to the positive feedback.
- How did it feel when you reached the magic 10,000 votes and how long did it take?
It took almost one year. I felt a great satisfaction to reach 10k notes for the first time. I was very happy.
- Approximately how many LEGO bricks did you use to create your model?
About 3000 pieces.
- What is your favorite building technique or part/section that you’ve incorporated into your Product Idea?
My favorite sections are the dancing scene, the dome above the theater and the trees.
- If you built your model digitally, what software did you use to build and render your model?
I don't like digital building, I prefer to build my moc physically.
- If you used custom stickers or prints for your design, how did you create them or where did you get them?
I didn't use them
ABOUT LEGO IDEAS
- Do you have any useful advice about creating a successful LEGO Ideas project?
Let yourself be carried away by emotions and creativity.
- What (if any) methods did you use to advertise and attract support to your Product Idea?
I shared my project on my social profile and online Lego fun communities.
- What is your favorite LEGO Ideas Product Idea (besides your own of course)? Are there any Product Ideas you think have been overlooked?
My favorite Lego Ideas Product qre Old fishing store, A frame cabine and Motorized lighthouse. I think that there are some overlooked Product Ideas.
- What is it about the platform that attracts you? What tips would you give to anyone who is thinking about uploading an idea?
It is interesting that your Idea can be voted and judged by Lego fun all over the world. And when reached 10k votes, it is gratifying that your project is analyzed by Lego designers.
- Do you have plans to submit any other Product Ideas in the future? If yes, can you give us a hint what that might be?
I will come back to Lego Ideas.
By
BrickSon