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March 05, 2025

Jan Beyer: The Beginnings of a LEGO Journey

March 05, 2025/ Are M Heiseldal
Jan Beyer: The Beginnings of a LEGO Journey

Jan Beyer never planned on working for LEGO—but a chance encounter with a UCS X-Wing changed the course of his life. In this first part of our interview, he shares how his AFOL journey began and how it led to 21 years inside The LEGO Group.

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March 05, 2025/ Are M Heiseldal/ 2 Comments
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Jan Beyer, Jamie Berard, The LEGO Group, AFOL, KIRKBI
November 16, 2022

Tormod Askildsen: One Last Chat with LEGO’s AFOL Advocate

November 16, 2022/ Are M Heiseldal
Tormod Askildsen: One Last Chat with LEGO’s AFOL Advocate

How did LEGO first discover and engage with the AFOL community? Are Heiseldal sits down with Tormod Askildsen to talk about Mindstorms, minifigures on Mars and more.

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November 16, 2022/ Are M Heiseldal/ 3 Comments
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Tormod Askildsen, The LEGO Group, Mindstorms, KIRKBI, Mars Rover, First LEGO League, AFOL

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