HK visit!

From Feb 18th - 20th, I have visited HK, meeting all of 4 RLUG ambassadors. During the visit, I had a chance to see the TLM2 MOC contest creations done by HKLUG The creations were very detailed and well displayed. Amazing to see the collaboration level with LEGO HK and Warner Brothers.

    

I also had a chance to check Ins-point where all the private sellers gather and sell LEGO. The section at Ins-point dedicated to selling LEGO elements and sets is two-stories of diverse shops.

Normally I would not be surprised by the individual sellers as we know sellers are quite popular over the globe, what I am amazed with is the fact that the market is focusing on the needs of the AFOL.

There were multiple shops where they sort all the bricks from basic bricks to MF & accessories.
While discussing with HK LEGO Fans, they mentioned how much quicker they can build due to the easy access of parts while other parts of the world might take longer due to needing to order loose parts for LEGO Shop directly or from Bricklink. In this element rich environment, HK fans have solved the mystery of building fast and In's Point is the most advanced location throughout the APAC region.

Basically, you are able to get anything you want almost like a PAB but in a more in-depth and AFOL focused. You need to be smart about the price, but it is amazing that the environment HK Fans have where you can source locally without Bricklink saving on delivery cost and time.

Of course, the route they obtain these bricks must be carefully handled and it is another topic, but how the sellers are organized is quite amazing to see.

Also during the personal visit, I have visited one of the famous night markets, and sadly fake brands are still keeping up.

It was such a great chance to catch up with all the ambassadors and fans in HK having lots of insights.
Special thanks to all the Hong Kong ambassadors! Hope to catch up with you soon