Lebgo – BU

LEBGO started out as the first (and still only!) Bulgarian RLUG back in 2009. We are mostly a community of Lego collectors and enthusiasts with some hidden MOC talents. When it comes to our Lego-collection we cover almost all official Lego themes created during the years.

General Info

Lebgo is the Bulgarian LUG, open to all LEGO enthusiasts regardless of their age, but aiming mostly at adult participation. The club’s name is a wordplay on LEGO (quite obviously), BG – as is the international identifier of Bulgaria, and the slogan of the Danish company – “Leb Godt”. Its main goal is to provide a focal point for local LEGO users where they would be able to find out the latest happenings in the LEGO world, share valuable information, showcase and discuss their own creations, as well as build collaborative projects together. Along with that, the club also aims at manifesting LEGO in Bulgaria as a hobby popular not only with children, but also with many adults as well. Membership is free and there are no charges or restrictions regarding event participation.

History

Lebgo was founded as a LUG in mid-2009, after an IP.Board set up for Bulgarian LEGO fans in February started gaining in popularity. The first step towards forming a community was made by organizing monthly meetings which would provide an excellent opportunity for discussions in regards to the LUG’s future development and events. By the beginning of 2010, Lebgo already had its own domain name and web site in place. The front page of the boards is currently used to provide the latest LEGO-related news to Bulgarian enthusiasts, as well as for any announcements pertaining to the club’s activities.

Pesho and Rada

The two minifigs named Pesho and Rada are used both as the LUG’s logo and its primary identification to all audiences. Their popular Bulgarian names are a reference to national culture, as is the couple’s attire – both are clad in national Bulgarian costumes from the region of Sofia, which have been made available to general public as stickers. Pesho and Rada are bound to make appearances at all present and future events organized by Lebgo and will also participate at LEGO events abroad whenever a Lebgo member is present, thus becoming recognizable “flagbearers” of the Bulgarian LEGO Community. The characters have also been recreated as plush figures using the original LEGO articulated plush toys.