After the school trip had ended, we continued to travel through Scandinavia. We went to Oslo and took a day trip to Bergan to see Troldhaugen, the home of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. Afterward, we made out way to Billund, Denmark, where the LEGO company started, and ended the trip in London.
During our trip to Billund, we visited the LEGO House: Home of the Brick, where there are many creations on display, building activities with digital AR features, and a museum that tells the history of the LEGO company. Of course, we had a ton of fun building and seeing how extended reality is being used to enhance the playing experience. Best of all, we met up with Milan Reindl, a LEGO Technic designer from the Czech Republic who works in the Innovation House, designing sets.
Milan was very kind to respond through social media and meet up with us to talk about his career and tour the outside of the LEGO Campus. Milan has been a designer for 11 years now. He is bringing his innovative approach to the LEGO Group by staying active on social media sites, such as Instagram and YouTube, and building many B-models of Technic vehicles to show how people can get even more value from one LEGO set. For instance, he turned a small race plane into a praying mantis and a kingfisher. Turning these Technic vehicles into animals is part of his signature style of LEGO design. So far, he has rebuilt the LEGO Technic 42117 Race Plane into 36 B-models and counting.
It was an excellent experience and a great way to end the trip as a dynamic duo. We’ve had a ton of fun, but now, it’s time to say farewell. Until next time! – Justin & Henry