Legoman Adventures

Remove Before Flight

We started off the adventure in the cockpit of plane. I couldn't resist asking the captain if he'd take a picture with my son's Legoman. He went above and beyond. Thank you JetBlue captain and crew for humoring me by playing along...

Remove Before Flight II

All these numbers mean something, I'm sure.

Remove Before Flight

In the Captain's chair.

Remove Before Flight

...on the CAPTAIN.

He was such a great sport. Made the trip even more enjoyable the minute I stepped on the plane. #GoJetBlue!

Central Pooch

This is Lilly, a nice poodle in Central Park. She and her owner allowed for my shenanigans and helped with the series. They were a really good sports about it and we had a good laugh as we tried to get Lilly to stay still long enough. My son really liked this one, Thanks Lilly and random lady!

Steady...Steady...

Good girl, Lilly!

Riverside Park

A nice evening view along Riverside Park on the way down to B&H Photo.

Building Bricks

While his co-workers chuckled at the situation, this construction worker paused from his work for a moment to allow me to snap his picture. It took a little encouragement, but I explained that no NYC lego series would be complete without a picture of one of NYC's builders. He couldn't argue with that logic.

The Bus Stops Here

Without question, this city school bus driver allowed for a quick pic.

Oy vey!

There was group of Hasidic Jewish men standing around...waitnig for something, I'm not sure. I explained that I was taking pics for my son and asked if I could take a picture with one of them. This gentlemen was the only one that would humor me. Thank you kind sir!

My Mecca

Due to B&H's funky hours (religious reasons) , it's taken a few NY trips to finally make it INTO the store while they're open. Today, I finally got in. It's my Mecca. It HAD to happen. Bought a JOBY Gorillapod (best $50 ever!) and got a pic with Juan.

Rafael

After visiting B&H, I stopped in a deli and randomly met this cool cat, Rafael. We quickly became friends and chatted it up for a while before parting ways. Thankfully we live a global society and social media allows for friendships to continue, despite 1,000 miles. Thanks for the memories, Rafael!

He's As Big As Me!

Rafael wanted to try some forced perspective. Unfortunately, my smartphone would not focus on both subjects at the same time, so we used his phone and got the shot.

Welcome to the World Wide Web

Things can get sticky around here if you're not careful.

I AM LEGOMAN

Times Square is full of characters looking to make a quick buck from suckers (me) willing to pose with them for a picture.

...do you take lego bricks as currency?
Ah, well.

Gyro Scoping

I'll take a chicken pita with one Lego Man, please.

Street Art for Sale

I recall these spray can paintings from a trip to NYC from nearly 20 years ago. Comforting to see that these still exist. Picked one up as a souvenir for my sister.

Best coffee and other treats in town without a doubt.
Thanks Leydy...pronounced Lady perhaps?...for 'checking' us out.

Snuck into church to share a moment of solitude.

Doorman

One of the cool things about this experience is that you meet interesting people. For example this guy, who I spoke to for about 20 minutes. He moved to NYC about 20-30 years ago (I don't recall the full details) from a small jungle village in South America. What an change that must have been moving to NYC.

I'd imagine that his story is not too dissimilar to others who came to make a life in the 'Big Apple'.

You Can Hold Me All Day!

Random passing of "Tony and Tina's Wedding" (environmental theatre) = Random photo with Lego Man.

Children's Characters

Don't eat 'em, cookie monster!

After several attempts to take a picture with NYC's finest...we were finally able to get one. Thanks Officer Russell for taking the time!

Across the Harbor

You can see the Statue of Liberty blurred out in the background (red dot on top of green vertical line), center of photo).

The Ride Home

Doing a little sight seeing on the way back to the airport.

One and .01 Passengers, Please

Waiting in line to check bags.