BirdNote Daily Spark Bird: Thomas Poulsom and the LEGO Robin
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Nov 12, 2025 Thomas Poulsom, a LEGO builder and bird enthusiast, shares his passion for crafting bird models. Inspired by his work as an arborist, he created his favorite, the European robin, sparking a love for building with bricks. Discover how a chance encounter with a robin led him to design over 75 bird species. Thomas also discusses the thrill of becoming one of the first fans to have his LEGO designs produced as official sets, including a celebrated 2015 collection featuring a blue jay, hummingbird, and robin.
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Robin Followed While Working
- Thomas Poulsom discovered birds while training as an arborist and noticed robins following him for food.
- He had a eureka moment imagining a robin landing on his fork handle and decided to build one from LEGO.
From Dark Age To Official LEGO Set
- Thomas returned to LEGO after a 'dark age' at university and began building bird models combining his interests.
- By 2015 he had made over 75 species and saw several designs produced as an official LEGO set.
Work-Inspired Creativity Resonates
- Combining professional life with a hobby can spark creative projects that gain wide recognition.
- Thomas's arborist work inspired realistic bird LEGO models that resonated with collectors and LEGO itself.