Glossary

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Introduction:

We all know the frustration of being a noob; nobody is born a master. Here at LAML, we want you be able to stand your ground in a crowd of AFOLS if you are to ever go to Brickfest. Don't know what those are? Read the glossary and you too will be a talking LEGO like a pro! This glossary contains abbreviations, definitions, and links. Entries are listed as abbreviations (whenever possible).

An asterisk (*) next to a term indicates that it refers to a website.

Created on June 22, 2005.

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Glossary (A-G)

AFOL: stands for "adult fan of LEGO", applies if you are 18+ of age and still loves LEGO. TFOL and KFOL are used to describe teens and kids respectively.

ABS: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, what LEGO bricks are made of.

BF: Refers both to Brickfest (See Brickfest entry,) and the Castle theme called Black Falcons.

BL*: Bricklink: the unofficial LEGO marketplace where one can buy everything LEGO (if it's in stock)! A must visit website.

Bley: the new colors that were produced by The LEGO Company, so called because of the new bluish gray colors. See comparison with old colors (image by Justin Stebbins)

Brickfest*: An annual gathering of LEGO fans in Arlington, just outside of Washington DC (Site)

Brickset*: a LEGO set database that contains info on all sets and includes set reviews. -link-

B-shelf*: Brickshelf: the place to host your LEGO pictures and images.

BURP: Big Ugly Rock Piece, favorite of large-scale diorama builders.

CAD: Stands for "Computer Aided Design", or sometimes "Computer Assisted Drafting".

CC*: Classic Castle, both referring to the older castle themes, and the site. Can also stand for "constructive criticism".

COW: Curved Out Wedge. Refers to the array of new curving sloped pieces, as opposed to the angular slopes.

CS*: Classic Space, both referring to the old space themes, and the site.

Custom: Modified LEGO elements, or home-made pieces meant to work with LEGO. Sometimes fan-made models are called customs, also.

Diorama: a scene, much bigger than that of a vignette.

EB(*): Eastern Block or EuroBricks*. Eastern Block is a theme of sci-fi mocs which utilizes red and dark/light black colors- primarily associated with Lenny Hoffman.

EF: Exo-force, a 2006 LEGO set theme.

FBTB*: From Bricks To Bothans, a Star Wars LEGO fansite.

Greebles: Pseudo-technical parts used to enhance a model, (expecially spaceships and mechas,) and to give them a sophisticated look. Also called greebs, or greeblies. (Examples: 1,2,3)

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Glossary (H-P)

HP: Harry Potter.

Iron Reich: a.k.a Keith Goldman, who, rumor has it, prostitutes his mom to acquire the bricks for his large mocs. Also may refer to the theme of sci-fi ships and vehicles which utilizes light gray and a white denotation number.

JE: Jade Empire: A theme of sci-fi ships and vehicles which utilizes sand green, dark and light gray.

KK: Knights Kingdom, refers to the line of products.

LA / Little Armoury*: Jeff "BLASTERMAN" Byrd's store offers unique minifig accessories are a must-own for any fan.

LAML*: LEGO and more LEGO

LDraw: an open standard for LEGO CAD programs that allow the user to create virtual LEGO models and scenes. Acronym: LD. (Site)

LEGO: may be written lego but never legos.

LUG: LEGO User Group. A group of local LEGO fans.

LUGNET*: LEGO User Group Network.

LURP: Little Ugly Rock Piece, similar to the BURP but smaller with a more triangular shape.

Mech: A large robot.

Mecha: A small robot about the size of a Bionicle Toa. They are faster and nimbler than mechs.

MISB: stands for "mint in sealed box".

MOC: stands for "my own creation" and refers to any of your original (uncopied) LEGO creations.

MOCpages: a popular site created by Sean Kenny where one can make his/her own webpage to display MOCs and receive feedback. -link-

MotW: Minifig of the Week. A LAML weekly contest to see who can build the best minifig in a given category. Click here

MSRP: stands for "manufacturer's suggested retail price", the original, undiscounted price.

NWBC: Northwest Brickcon, an annual AFOL convention in Washington, USA.

PaB: stands for "Pick-a-Brick", a branch of a specialty LEGO store where one can buy individual bricks. See image

PCS: Pre-Classic Space.

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Glossary (Q-Z)

ROTS: Star Wars Episode III- Revenge of the Sith, refers to the line of products or the movie.

S@H*: LEGO shop at Home, the official online LEGO store.

Sig-fig: Stands for "signature figure"; just like an avatar represents you in the forum world, a sig-fig represents you in the LEGO world.

SNOT: stands for "studs not on top", this is a self-explanetory technique.

SSLF*: Saber-Scorpion Lair Forums, a place founded by Justin Stebbins (aka Scorp) to discuss LEGO and gaming.

SW: Star Wars.

TLC: The Lego Company; can be interchangebly used with TLG

TLG: The Lego Group; can be interchangebly used with TLC; however, it is now more common to use TLG.

TRU: Toys 'R' Us, a chain store that sells toys including LEGO.

UCS: stands for "ultimate collectors series". Examples

Vig / Vignette: a scene built of LEGO bricks on a small (usually 6x6 or 8x8) base. (Site)

WIP: stands for "work in progress".