Andrew and Damian, knowledgeable LEGO builders, share their experience on LEGO Masters, discussing their building techniques, behind the scenes insights, and lasting friendships. They also talk about the feedback they received on their pirate ship and 60s sci-fi movie poster builds, challenges in sticking to their original ideas, and the process of creating the final build. They appreciate the variety of building styles among the contestants and express satisfaction with their performance and cast friendships.
The LEGO Masters journey was more than just building, as Andrew and Damian formed strong bonds with fellow contestants and experienced a rollercoaster of emotions.
Building LEGO under pressure required balancing their own ideas with Brickman's feedback and relying on skills and instincts to make decisions during the builds.
Deep dives
LEGO Masters Journey and Building Experiences
Andrew and Damien describe their LEGO Masters journey as an emotional rollercoaster filled with excitement and friendship. They initially came for the LEGO and the opportunity to work with millions of bricks, but they soon realized that the experience was much more than just building. They formed strong bonds with fellow contestants and had a blast throughout the competition. Despite their doubts about building under pressure and competing, they exceeded their own expectations and were proud of their achievements.
Building Skills and Challenges
Andrew and Damien discuss the challenges of building LEGO under pressure and the impact of Brickman's feedback. They talk about the need to balance their own ideas with Brickman's advice and how they relied on their skills and instincts to make decisions during the builds. They also mention the importance of pushing themselves to grow and improve with every challenge. While they acknowledge that their experience and knowledge of LEGO were assets, they also learned from other contestants and appreciated the diverse building styles.
Designing for the Public and Final Build
Andrew and Damien share their strategy of designing their final build to impress both Brickman and the general public. They took into consideration the strengths of their competitors and aimed to tick as many boxes as possible. They wanted their build to wow the public with its size and complexity, while also showcasing their technical skills and unique style. They reflect on the final build and the learning opportunities it provided, highlighting the sense of pride in their skills and the connection between their growth and the final result.