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Adult LEGO Fans Exposed in New 'Blocumentary'

by Warren Riddle on March 18, 2010 at 04:55 PM

The LEGO phenomenon encroaches on all aspects of daily life. As is the case with the unofficial 'Simpsons Already Did It' law, when considering possible LEGO designs, you'll inevitably find that someone has already built it. Plastic bricklayers have engineered robots, gadgets, fashion accessories, vehicles, and even full-scale homes out of the classic toy pieces. An entire line of LEGO-based video games has even sold over 50 million units worldwide.

While the ubiquitous toys have become a universally recognized aspect of humanity, some people may still express confusion over their intense appeal to "normal" adults. To investigate the so-called Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOL) movement, filmmaker Jess Gibson has wittily crafted a revealing 'Blocumentary.' The film consults numerous everyday people (some of whom claim to have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the blocks), who variously attribute the ageless LEGO allure to nostalgia, investment possibilities, entertainment, and spiritual escape.

So, check out the video for a uniquely humorous and enlightening LEGO experience. It will undoubtedly renew any fascination you may have with the fundamental building block, which (despite exponential advances in technology and society's increasing affection for Moore's Law) has managed to build on its staggering popularity while remaining unchanged for over 60 years. [From: Make]

Tags: blocumentary, geekchic, LEGO, lego-universe, LegoCars, LegoHouse, legos, top, video

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