Addiction Or Hobby

[tiggerblue10]

I've developed an addiction to Lego which started when Little Tiggs was bought a Lego City box set for his 4th birthday and I built it.

We now have nearly all the City collections which I've had to get in extra shelving for but I can't stop looking for more Lego stuff on Amazon to get and its not cheap!!

I think one of the reasons I love Lego is that I find the construction side of it very therapeutic and stress relieving.

Would this be an addiction or a hobby? Anyone else have an addictive hobby that is getting out of control?

[hc4361]

If you go without food or don't pay essential bills because you have spent the money on Lego, it's an addiction.
Otherwise it is a hobby and a potential investment.

[dannyk13]

Chap on telly the other night had bought the house next door in order to store his Lego collection.That's an addiction.You have a hobby.

[dannyk13]

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/lego-mad-dad-buys-second-9527947

[Arksided]

Hiya Tigger, I still have a big bag of lego (It does belong to my youngest Bro) and used to build all sorts of space craft with it (Sci_fi geek) but never had one of kit ones, but always enjoyed the creativity of it.

[Mamyalynne]

You should get together with Sherradk Tigs, she is very into the Lego scene.

[tiggerblue10]

Hasn't got that far yet! Thankfully.

Unfortunately, I've got rid of most of the boxes they came in so I don't know if I'd be able to sell them.

If I had a 3 bed house, one bedroom would be solely for Lego.

[Patsy33]

It's a hobby tiggerblue. A bit of escapism too! Enjoy.x

[tiggerblue10]

Hey Ark, I can only like the kit set with instructions. I've nearly got most of the City collection and working my way through the Creator sets. There is a Friends collection which I have my eye on as well! ;o)

I've seen photos of Sherrards stuff on FB Mamy :o)

[andy-hughes]

Do you enjoy Leggo? It's a hobby.

Can you not survive without regular access to Leggo? It's an addiction.

You have a hobby.

[tiggerblue10]

It is indeed Patsy and like I said, I find it very therapeutic, albeit very expensive :o/

[sherrardk]

I've turned into a big Lego fan since I decided to start selling the kids' collection off (they honestly were not interested) - so far I've made £2000 and I've got loads more to sort out.

[jno]

can you go on your summer holidays without taking it with you?

[aelmpvw]

standing on a lego brick barefooted may cure you of your hobby ...

[tiggerblue10]

Do you sell the Lego Sherrard, or do you sell other stuff to get Lego?

[tiggerblue10]

Very rarely go on holiday, Jno. I'd rather construct Lego :o)

Well I've very nearly trodden on some of the things I've made that Little Tiggs plays with on the floor.

[sherrardk]

I sell it Tiggs, I'm meant to be getting rid of all it but I'm still buying bits and bobs - Friends sets for thing 1 and we really like the brick heads.

[gness]

Oh lord...I must have an addiction......and I'm giving Hc's post some thought.....which would I choose?
I couldn't live happily without a stash of wools.......I knit if I'm a passenger in a car/train/ship.......flying is agony....so much wasted knitting time.....
There are some TV programmes I love....but I couldn't sit to watch them without knitting, crocheting or sewing......
If a project doesn't last the whole holiday I'll buy wool and start something.....
I do draw a line at the theatre or cinema....other folk don't go to have a clicking fidget sitting nearby......I suppose I could campaign for a knit and not natter section.... ;-)

Enjoy, Tiggs......repetitive actions and creating something are so therapeutic.......x

[tiggerblue10]

I wish I could sell what I've got but Little Tiggs loves playing with everything.

I used to have the same problem with 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles. Got loads of boxes in the loft.

[NoMercy]

When I was growing up I was obsessed with Lego - I preferred it to my Barbie Dolls.

[tiggerblue10]

Lol Gness :o)

Funny you should mention crocheting and knitting. I used to do both many years ago. Only trouble was I ended up with about 5 massive crocheted blankets and several knitted scarves as that was about the extent of knitting and crocheting skills!! Lol