I first came across LEGO superfan Matt (@MC_Survival_Man) on Twitter, sharing photos of some of his great Miniland-scale builds. This scale is used thoroughly throughout the LEGOLAND theme parks, and has a really distinctive look that Matt’s models manage to capture beautifully.
“My name is Matt, but I go by MC_Survival_man online. I live in Dallas, TX (USA). @MC_Survival_man on Instagram and Twitter.”
“My favorite LEGO color is Lavender, although Aqua is a close second.”
I really like the newer pastel colours LEGO has introduced. There’s a surprisingly large range of parts available in this colour, too
“My favorite LEGO set of all time is 3724 LEGO Dragon – mainly because it’s so unique (and a LEGOLAND model!).”
A great pick – this set has plenty of character! I’ve just added it to my Brickset wanted list!
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“My favorite LEGO element is the Brick 1X1 W. 2 Knobs, Corner (design ID 26604). This piece really helped me out in a few of the creations I was stuck on, so it is one of my favorites.”
This is a great piece – only recently introduced in LEGO Creator Expert Assembly Square (and a few other sets since).
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“I really would love to see the Adventurers theme make a return – it is my favorite LEGO theme.”
I remember this theme vividly as a child too – Johnny Thunder (also known as Sam Grant and Joe Freeman in some markets) was one of the characters I used to love playing with. Quite an iconic figure these days!
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“My best MOC was a 3ft tall LEGO Batman clock figure that I built for ClicTime (the awesome company that makes the LEGO clocks and watches). “
“I really admire the LEGO Master Builders at LEGOLAND parks. (Mainly because I’m working towards being one soon!)”
The Miniland builds at LEGOLAND parks are brilliant – and the natural, outdoor setting really lends itself as a backdrop to LEGO models.
“I was walking my dogs and got a great idea for a LEGO tree design.”
A change of environment helps me, too – just changing the room I’m sitting in, or going for a walk seems to help me think differently about a model.
“I am currently working on 1ft LEGO figures based on LEGO themes to throw on to eBay. I just finished Master Wu, but I still have to design the fabric for his robe and I still have much more tweaking to do in the future.”