Meet our first Brickstar, ANTHONY!
Anthony is a 5th grader at Donegal Intermediate School in Marietta, PA. Despite being visually impaired in one eye, he has a keen sense of detail and loves building LEGO bricks! We were curious to learn more about him so we sat down together and had a delightful conversation.
Check out his responses to some of our questions below!
1. What are some of your favorite LEGO themes?
DC, Harry Potter, Marvel, Minecraft, Spider-Man, Super Mario, Batman, City, Minions, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Speed Champions.
2. How long have you been playing with LEGO?
Ever since playing with DUPLO as a toddler.
3. What do you enjoy the most about playing with LEGO sets?
They’re FUN!
4. Can you tell us about your favorite LEGO creation and why you like it?
I built a car wash and a pizzeria out of random pieces from my collection.
5. How do LEGO sets make you feel?
Happy! They make my mind wander…
6. Can you share a fun or interesting story about playing with LEGO sets?
One time I used an illegal technique by accident to make a pillar support beam and it was weird because it actually stood!
(An “illegal technique” in the LEGO community is when you make a brick or piece stick to another without using the traditional interlocking studs method.)
7. Do you like building alone or with friends/family? Why?
I like building alone ever since my cousin broke my car wash. That wasn’t nice.
8. How do LEGO sets make a difference in your life?
When I’m bored I just start to build! Haha!
9. If you could create your own LEGO set, what would it be like?
Withered Freddy! I would make a series based on all of the characters from the game Five Nights at Freddy’s.
10. How do you feel when you successfully complete a challenging LEGO build?
Happy!
11. Are there any skills you think you’ve developed by building with LEGO?
Imagination… and using my hands to build small parts.
12. What advice would you give to other kids who are new to building LEGO sets?
If it gets challenging for you, just keep persevering!
13. Do you like to imagine stories or adventures with your LEGO creations? If so, can you share one with us?
Yeah, I have a big town in my closet!
14. How do you involve your friends or family in your LEGO-building activities?
I used to build with some of my friends but now I mostly build alone.
15. What do you think about the idea of sharing LEGO sets with other kids who may not have them?
I feel like that would be nice because I never really see anyone else who does LEGO except this one other kid at school.
16. What do you think is the most exciting part of receiving a new LEGO set?
The challenge of getting it put together.
17. How do you decide what to build when you have a variety of LEGO pieces in front of you?
I just start building and see what happens.
18. Have you ever collaborated with others on a big LEGO project? How did that go?
My friend and I built a big tower together, it was good!
19. What’s your favorite subject in school and why do you like it?
Science because it’s fun. And I like gym class!
20. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?
To be able to snap my fingers and make anything.
21. What hobbies or activities do you enjoy outside of school?
I like watching movies and riding scooters.
21. Who is your role model and what do you admire about them?
This guy on YouTube called Sly Pie. I really want to be like him. He’s really cool.
22. Are there any sports or games you like to play and why do you enjoy them?
I used to play baseball but not anymore.
23. What’s the most exciting place you’ve ever been or where would you like to travel in the future?
Urban Air! I like going there.
24. What do you want to be when you grow up and what inspired that choice?
I want to be a YouTuber! I would play with Five Nights at Freddy’s plushies.
25. Do you have any pets? If not, what kind of pet would you like to have?
Yeah, I have a dog named Roxie.
26. Do you have a favorite video game and why do you enjoy playing it?
Five Nights at Freddy’s! It’s my favorite!
27. If you could have a day filled with any activities you want, what would it look like?
I’d hang out with my mom all day and play board games.
28. Are there any talents or skills you’re proud of or working to improve?
No, not really.
29. Who is your best friend, and what makes your friendship special?
Ethan, he’s in my class.
30. If you could invent something, what would it be and how would it work?
A flying car! Yeah, that’s right Elon! I’m going to make it first! You’d press one button and the wheels pop out but then press another and it goes fast and starts to fly.