In a bit of a departure from our usual AFOL interview format, it’s my turn to be interviewed, so I’ve passed the baton across to Caz to question me about my LEGO hobby and model building.
I’m Richard Carter, aka “Bricks McGee”. Bricks McGee started as a bit of a joke name, and it ended up sticking – the website is now just over 6 years old, to my amazement. I’m an adult fan of LEGO (an AFOL), and am based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England.
For me, LEGO is a hobby, and also part of my profession, as I run LEGO workshops and build model commissions for clients – mostly museums, though I like a bit of variety – around the UK.
I’m currently chair of my local LEGO User Group, Brick Alley, too. It’s great fun – plenty of chance to talk to AFOLs from all walks of life.