AFOL= Adult Fan Of Lego
Sai Lang= Show hand/ Going all out to defeat someone
This was the scene during the first week of January 2015 on the local Lego 
group. 
It saw the release of the 2015 Lego sets in the local stores, so many rushed to snap up the desired sets. Some even posted 
pics of themselves waiting for the store to open. Somewhat like Black Friday moment. Srsly. 
group. It saw the release of the 2015 Lego sets in the local stores, so many rushed to snap up the desired sets. Some even posted pics of themselves waiting for the store to open. Somewhat like Black Friday moment. Srsly.
My reaction is pretty much summed up above... Ever since I joined the group I've seen many postings of their latest acquisitions. Some even had sets that were not released yet because they have connections with the company for some commissioned dioramas. I am glad to see the growth of Lego enthusiasts in Malaysia, but at times it sickens me 
when ego seems to be stroked and there seems to be an exclusive "gang" that is hanging out there. I thought it was a place to meet other ppl 
with the same interest... but somehow it is lost when everyone is trying to show off who gets the set first, doing a cool MOC (My Own Creation), or doing CS (Community Service) by buying many sets for other collectors...
when ego seems to be stroked and there seems to be an exclusive "gang" that is hanging out there. I thought it was a place to meet other ppl with the same interest... but somehow it is lost when everyone is trying to show off who gets the set first, doing a cool MOC (My Own Creation), or doing CS (Community Service) by buying many sets for other collectors...
You can call me sour grapes, but I'm beginning to be like one online 
friend of mine, who collects and not bothered to join any groups. 
friend of mine, who collects and not bothered to join any groups.
And yes, social media has re-defined our egos.
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