A LEGO User Group or LUG for short is a group, usually comprised of adult collectors and builders referred to as an AFOL (Adult Fan Of LEGO) There are currently over 350 LUGs around the world with the heaviest concentration in North America.
With the advent of the internet, AFOLs began finding each other online. Could it be there were other adults into LEGO ? Yes! Various message boards and forums popped up with the grandaddy of them being LUGNET, a mesage board that became the central hub for various LUGs and AFOLs from all over. While LUGNET is no longer live, the archives are still available online. AFOLs from all over began conversing here and user groups began to form in various states.
Today most LUGs meet about once a month to share their love of the hobby, show off their latest project and building techniques and participate in numerous LEGO related activities. For many they will discuss and plan their next public display or event they will be involved in. LUGs often do public displays at malls, Christmas/Holiday and other events, STEM groups and robotics clubs among other things. Many LUGs participate in Toys for Tots and other various charities.
406LUG, like all other LUGs is a great place to meet other adult LEGO fans regardless of your collection size, favorite theme or building skill. In fact a LUG is a great place to learn new building techniques and increase your collection with various activities like Parts Drafts. Currently 406LUG puts on a yearly collaborative build at Christmas, travels to LEGO Fan Conventions and meets monthly with one of our favorite things being a parts draft.