The Bricks Box

MEET THE MAKER: THE BUILDER BEHIND THE VISION, INTERVIEW BY GIORGIO D'ALBANO

54th episode:

PABLO SANCHEZ a.k.a BRICKYBRICK82 Paoko Sánchez

Thank you Giorgio, for this pleasant space you've created for fans and creators. It's an honor to be here

Where are you from and what did you study?

I'm from Madrid with a degree in audiovisual communication and cinematography

What do you do? What inspired you to become a LEGO builder?

I work in audiovisual production, especially on the photography team. For me, LEGO has been therapy since I was a kid. Let's say it gives me peace every time I design, and since we were little, it's helped us develop spatial vision, and it's something I like to maintain as entertainment for the mind and soul

Where do you get inspiration for your creations?

The world is full of things to recreate, from a realistic or dreamlike perspective, so I think we have a huge canvas on which to paint our creations. For example, I was inspired by Madrid's Atocha station to build Studgate, although in many ways it doesn't resemble it, although I maintain the aesthetics of the era

What is your favorite LEGO work so far?

I'm fond of all my models, even more so than the old ones, from when I started out with LDD (LEGO Digital Designer) and the renders took hours to come out and didn't quite meet the expectations I had hoped for. If we're talking nostalgia, "The Pirates Bay" ended up being an official product renamed "Pirates of Barracuda Bay."

What has been the most complex challenge you've faced as a LEGO builder?

Personal frustration, without a doubt. When you're good, everything flows. I guess that's the essence of life

Do you have a favorite technique or special method you use in your buildings?

All pieces have their uses, but some offer more possibilities. I like modified bricks and brackets. They're great for building in multiple directions or adjusting details and spaces, among other things

What themes or materials do you like to explore most in your creations?

I work most with modulars and buildings, but I also like vehicles, ships, plants and movie themes

What is the largest or most ambitious project you've completed?

One of the largest was a tribute to Dan Jezek, a 20,002-piece station (Dan Gate) that I would like to remake and recreate someday. And the most Ambitious, The Nadir 77D Spaceship-carrier with approx. 22000 pieces

What advice would you give to someone who wants to become an expert LEGO builder?

I'd love to be able to give expert advice. I can do it at a fan level, which essentially means believing in yourself and knowing you can do it. But it also involves time and a willingness to explore, testing pieces against each other, colors, and construction directions to achieve the desired shape. I have several project files with just elements like facades, windows, doors, tables… This is very useful because from time to time you can access those files, make changes, and implement new pieces that were key to that group of elements. In my case, I learned from older creators and have been developing my style. It's a matter of time, enjoyment, and a bit of discipline. Thank you very much for your time

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