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I agree with this in general. Positivity is much more useful or productive. However, there are scenarios for which constructive criticism is warranted. For example, it is against the guidelines to show the LEGO logo on the project, lest it give the impression the project is an official project. If someone, unaware of that restriction posts a good project, but slaps a LEGO logo on it, I could see it being beneficial to point out to the creator of the project that they might want to edit out the logo or risk having their project deleted. As is also the case of plagiarism, or any number of proposed projects that violate the guidelines. I think many project creators fail to take the time to read guidelines and TOS's. Also, there are certain projects that will not likely get made, such as ideas containing new element molds. Similarly, I think it is justified to warn unwary project creators that this is probably a no go.

Being an AFOL, I love doing LEGO Comics. It's freelance work so I'm paid by the job.

Some paintings of mine, none LEGO related work: And some comics stuff.

I do some of the comics for the Club Magazine.

The flaw in this premise is that it supposes that a plot or a storyline would prevent those kids with imagination from having an imagination. I would suggest, those kids would create their own stories anyway. However, some kids really respond to stories and enjoy reenacting scenes. I think adding stories only increases the appeal of Lego rather limit creativity. Kids who want to act out set story lines can do that, kids who want to invent their own stories STILL CAN!

I don't think, in my case "cartoon style" is accurate. While I do make comics, I also have a broad range of illustration work, and fine art paintings. I think, if anything, LEGO is looking for people who can draw and communicate ideas effectively. I believe the early stages of their product development involves a lot of brainstorming and conceptualizing. Long before a single brick is used. Concept art has to be made to flush out potential new themes and set concepts. That would be the advantage to having artists. On top of this, having building skills with LEGO is probably a big plus for the final stages of the product design.

I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from a Design School. I am also a professional artist. I do comics, including Lego comics. My portfolio is a mix of my art work and mocs.

What I did hear is that the applicants who made it into the yes pile were a mix of people from the fan community like us, and design students. As for portfolio, mine was a mix of drawing/art, and Lego mocs. Pretty much 50/50. I generally don't build large, so most of my images were of smaller mocs. As for good or bad, I think they were looking for interesting. What I mean is, if the applicant offered something that would add to or compliment their design team. I think they were also interested in people who could draw well, because the early stages of the design process involve a lot of drawing, I think. I'll try to post more after I interview.

I just got the email. I made it to the interview round. I'm going to Denmark!

Anyone hear back from Lego yet?

We get the postings in California too. I brought it up at my last LUG meeting. Another member was able to look into the origin of the LegoToy.net website. Apparently it comes from China... so absolutely it's a scam. Probably trying to steal your credit card info.

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