NeoLUG

Author: CJ De Groff

We’re Still Here!! An open letter

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Howdy Fans!!

2020 has been a very unexpected year so far. We are learning how much of a physical presence organization we really are. No meetings, no shows, no gatherings, and no meeting new members – all because of rules, regulations, and guidelines. This has us evaluating our social media presence.

Good news!! We have created a Facebook Page. We are still putting the final touches on this, and will provide more details soon. This new page will help us maximize our Facebook presence. This also means, we will be discontinuing the fan group. Members of that group will be encouraged to like and follow our Facebook page.

Our website is still the best place to get the latest information about NEOLUG events. We are still building, looking for shows for the 2021 calendar, and eager to see people soon. Right now, we simply don’t have shows or or announcements, and look forward to putting up details right here when we have them.

Our website continues to be the only place to apply for membership. Keep in mind, applicants will not be able to complete the process until we resume in-person meetings – which can occur anywhere in Northeastern Ohio. Click Here to fill out the application if interested, and be patient as we don’t currently know when our next club meeting can be scheduled.

We appreciate everyone’s support and patience while we continue to get through this together, apart.

Keep Building 🙂
NEOLUG

NEOLUG May events

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Covid-19 sucks. This temporary new normal of flattening the curve to save lives by not overwhelming the health care system, social distancing, and stay at home orders has created some large, and in many cases , uncomfortable challenges. We are all in this together.

With that said, NEOLUG appreciates all of the health care workers, first responders, and essential workers performing their duties to keep us all fed, safe, and healthy. Thank YOU!!

This lockdown has created some extra time for many people. For some, this time is being spent towards positive opportunities: catching up on the ‘honey-do’ list, spending more quality time with your immediate family (whom you are stuck with during lock down), getting to know your neighbors from the confines of your own home, and developing healthy habits. For some of us at NEOLUG, it is also a time for us to make some LEGO creations. In our photo gallery, you can see some of the works we built during this time, and in preparation for our cancelled May shows, as large gatherings are not permitted currently as illustrated by the illuminated closed sign in the library’s window.

Lastly, NEOLUG appreciates the invitations from the Westlake Porter Public Library for their annual comic book day give away event, and International Women’s Air and Space Museum’s family day event at Burke Lakefront Airport. We look forward to displaying our creations at these venues next year. Until then, stay safe, stay healthy, and come see our creations when gathering are permitted once more.

Arthur Gugick Scholarship Fundraiser wrapup

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NEOLUG proudly participated at the Beachwood Schools Foundation fundraiser conducted on Sunday, February 23. This well attended event featured many works of Arthur Gugick, one of the founders of NEOLUG. Over 1,100 visitors participated in a silent auction fundraiser, play brick opportunities, and viewed creations from other NEOLUG members. The highlight of the event included a group participation building of a mosaic inspired by Arthur’s life, created by EJ Bocan.

Arthur Gugick Scholarship Fundraiser

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The Arthur Gugick Scholarship Fund in conjunction with Beachwood Schools Foundation will be holding a Fundraiser on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Beachwood High School. During this event you will be able to view a selection of Arthur Gugick’s art as well as pieces from other NEOLUG artists. This event will crafts, cookie decorating and interactive activities for participants.

Deck the Halls 2019: A Classic Comic Hero Christmas

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NEOLUG is honored to decorate the Great Hall with Lego creations this year for Deck The Halls.  Stan Hywet’s very own Todd Wolf creation of Stan Hywet will be on display.  This is Todd’s fifth version of Stan Hywet, contains more than 50,000 Lego pieces, and took nearly 800 hours (over 7 months) to build.  More of NEOLUG’s artists have created mosaics of Captain America, Captain Marvel, Groot, Batman, Ironman, Teen Titans, and Harley Quinn for your viewing pleasure.  Please take pictures, and tag #StanHywet and #NEOLUG with your social media posts.

Also included in the exhibit is a decorated life size Lego Tree, holiday winter village, sculptures of The Wonder Twins, and a collection of snowmen of super heroes and villains including Wolverine, Spiderman, The Hulk, The Tick, Poison Ivy and Batman.

Included in your tour of the manor house is 19 rooms in total which will be themed with stories of classic comic heroes including Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman and Robin, Spiderman, and The Hulk. New this season for Deck the Halls is a giant interactive snow globe in Gingerbread Land. 

Event dates are Nov 29 – Dec1, Dec 5-8, Dec 12-23, and the estate remains open until 9:00 PM all nights.

NEOLUG goes to Youngstown Comic Con

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Thousands poured into the Covelli Center this past weekend, July 6&7, 2019. Fans dressed as their favorite character were invited to participate in a collaborative build mosaic: Jay & Silent Bob, in recognition of headliner Jason Mewes.

Many dressed as their favorite super hero took their picture with NEOLUG’s display of super heroes mosaics and scenes. Many visitors returned both days, and look forward to our return next year.

Comic Book Day at Westlake Porter Public Library

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The Westlake Porter Public Library hosted a free comic book day on May 4, 2019. To help the event be more festive, NEOLUG created and brought their Superhero and other comic book related Lego Creations for display.

Pictured here, is Mike Comstock’s Harley Quinn. In our photo gallery, you can see all of NEOLUG’s display items including Westlake’s own Adrian Drake & family’s Captain Marvel; and EJ Bocan’s Batman, Ironman, and Deadpool.

NEOLUG’s Inspiration Booth at the International Women’s Air and Space Museum

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The International Women’s Air and Space Museum this year was delighted to have NEOLUG’s Inspiration booth this year for their Family Day.

The annual event held at Burke Lakefront Airport, is one of many stops available on the south shore of Lake Erie. Visitors on May 4th were immersed with the history of the museum in addition to other family fun activities.

Interactive activities included face painting, and aeronautical crafts from common items such as empty water bottles.

NEOLUG’s Inspiration booth pictures can be viewed in the photo gallery. Check out our calendar to see where we will be next.

Remembering Arthur Gugick

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Arthur Gugick, 59, was taken from this Earth on March 30, 2019.  Arthur started playing with LEGO at age 7, and attended his first convention in 2005 – BrickFair Virginia. There were about 125 AFOLs in attendance. Arthur has built hundreds of scale miniatures of global landmarks and detailed portraits of pop-culture icons using nothing but LEGO.  Arthur was responsible for the Taj Mahal build for the movie Taj (2011)  ‘For the Taj Mahal, I actually had to write my own computer software to help me make the dome,” Arthur shared in an interview posted 4 years ago.

Arthur was a beloved high school math teacher at Beachwood City Schools, and a member of NEOLUG. You can view his other works of art on his website.