FAQ

AFOL.lu is an online community and a local network for adult LEGO® fans in Luxembourg and the Greater Region. AFOL stands for „Adult Fan of LEGO®“ – grown-up fans of LEGO® bricks.

We are three worlds in one community: AFOL.lu a.s.b.l. as the legal entity, the open online platform with forum, gallery, and marketplace, and a partner network across the Greater Region. Our members come from Luxembourg, Germany, France, and Belgium.

AFOL.lu was founded in 2012 as an online forum with monthly local meet-ups. Since 2024, the community has been supported by AFOL.lu a.s.b.l., based in Mertert.

AFOL.lu a.s.b.l. is the local association (Association sans but lucratif – non-profit association) based in Mertert. It also organises monthly meet-ups (regulars' table, building evening).

The AFOL.lu Community is the online platform with forum, gallery, blog, lexicon, ... where we exchange ideas beyond local meet-ups. Through the forum, we are also networked with other AFOLs and LUGs in the region – which makes it possible to bring together participants for projects locally, regionally, and beyond.

An a.s.b.l. (Association sans but lucratif) is a Luxembourg legal form for non-profit associations, comparable to e.V. in Germany. It is non-profit oriented – it pursues no profit-making intention but serves the common interest of its members.

AFOL.lu a.s.b.l. is registered with the Registre de Commerce et des Sociétés (RCS) Luxembourg under number F14202.

AFOL.lu is led by a seven-member board (Comité de gérance). Board members are elected at the annual general assembly by the active members. Mandates last two years and are staggered – the President and Secretary are not re-elected in the same year, which ensures continuity.

The current composition of the board can be found on our Board page.

There are three tiers of membership, ranging from very low-barrier to fully voting-eligible:

• Forum member (free, immediate): Simple registration on the website is enough. You can immediately participate in the forum, the gallery, and most online activities.
• Sympathisant (15 € per year, immediate): Via the online membership form, with subsequent payment. You financially support the association and gain access to all club offerings such as building evenings and group orders.
• Active member (50 € per year): Requires at least 6 months as a Sympathisant. Admission is decided once a year in Q1 by board decision. Active members have voting rights at the general assembly and actively shape the association.

Details on contributions and benefits can be found on the Membership Fees page.

In principle, anyone can become a member of the association. However, AFOL.lu is mainly aimed at adults, and children are only allowed when accompanied by an adult.

The regulars' table takes place from 19:30 to 22:00, building evenings from 19:00 to 22:00. Teenagers who enjoy teamwork and are independent are also welcome.

The 6-month waiting period is set out in the statutes. It serves two purposes: First, it ensures that active members know the community and share the values of AFOL.lu a.s.b.l. before they receive voting rights. Second, it protects the association from short-term takeover attempts that can occur in association-law crises.

There is no waiting period for forum or Sympathisant membership – these are open at any time.

Honorary members are appointed on the proposal of the board. This distinction is reserved for individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the LEGO® community in Luxembourg and the Greater Region. Honorary membership cannot be applied for.

Membership ends through written notice to the board (by letter or email to info@afol.lu), through death or dissolution of the person, through non-payment of the membership fee, or in rare cases through exclusion by the board in cases of particularly serious behaviour harmful to the association.

AFOL.lu is very active with various event formats:

• Monthly regulars' table in Wasserbillig (at Bistro Aquarium) – our central local format.
• Building evenings in Mertert – focused collaborative building.
• Lëtzbrick (annually, in April) – our major annual exhibition in Wasserbillig.
• Kloster Machern (annually) – exhibition and fair in Rhineland-Palatinate.
• LLTC, GBC, Luxembrick – thematic subgroups with their own activities.

Current dates can be found in the calendar on the website.

Lëtzbrick is our annual main exhibition – not to be confused with the monthly regulars' table. The event usually takes place in spring and is open to visitors and exhibitors from the entire Greater Region.

Exhibitors can apply in advance via the corresponding form. A dedicated forum board for Lëtzbrick coordinates exhibitors and answers practical questions.

MOC stands for „My Own Creation“ – a custom LEGO® creation that does not come from an official LEGO® set. MOCs are at the heart of the AFOL world: own models, own designs, often built with great effort and creativity.

You can show your MOCs in our gallery, discuss them in the forum, or present them at exhibitions. Building help and tips are always available in the forum.

MOC stands for „My Own Creation“ – a custom LEGO® creation that does not come from an official LEGO® set. MOCs are at the heart of the AFOL world: own models, own designs, often built with great effort and creativity.

You can show your MOCs in our gallery, discuss them in the forum, or present them at exhibitions. Building help and tips are always available in the forum.

With a free registration, you can fully use the AFOL.lu forum:

• Create your own posts and topics without entering username and captcha each time.
• Edit your own posts later.
• Receive email notifications about new topics and posts.
• Send private messages to other members.

Registration is free, possible at any time, and not tied to any further obligations.

There are two ways:

• Native app: AFOL.lu is available via the WSC-Connect app. Download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and add AFOL.lu as a community.
• Save the website as an app (Progressive Web App): On Android (Chrome): open the website → three dots top right → „Add to home screen“. On iPhone (Safari): open the website → share icon → „Add to Home Screen“.

You can report any post in the forum directly via the built-in reporting function – this is anonymous and the fastest method. The board and moderation team are notified automatically.

For serious or confidential cases, you can also email conduct@afol.lu directly. This address is forwarded to at least two board members so that the four-eyes principle is preserved even in sensitive cases.

More about the reporting process and possible consequences can be found in our Code of Conduct.

Ein Forum ist eine Webseite oder ein virtueller Raum, der es den Benutzern ermöglicht, miteinander zu kommunizieren, Diskussionen zu führen und Informationen auszutauschen. Es ähnelt einem digitalen Treffpunkt oder einem öffentlichen Marktplatz, an dem Menschen zusammenkommen, um Ideen, Meinungen und Fragen zu teilen.

In einem Online-Forum können Benutzer Themen oder Fragen stellen und andere Benutzer können darauf antworten, ihre eigenen Gedanken und Erfahrungen teilen oder eine Diskussion zu einem bestimmten Thema beginnen. Die Beiträge werden normalerweise in Form von Text verfasst, können aber auch Bilder, Links, Videos oder andere Medien enthalten.

We process your personal data exclusively in accordance with the GDPR and Luxembourg data protection law. The full privacy policy can be found in the footer of the website.

In short: forum registration only requires username, email, and age confirmation. For asbl membership, name, date of birth, and postal address are added – these are accessible only to the board. We do not sell data, do not share it with advertising partners, and use only self-hosted reach measurement (Matomo).

For all privacy questions, the email address privacy@afol.lu is the direct route.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority – in Luxembourg, this is the Commission nationale pour la protection des données (CNPD), website: https://cnpd.public.lu.

You can request the deletion of your forum account at any time by emailing info@afol.lu. Personal profile data will then be deleted or anonymised.

Forum posts may be retained in anonymised form for reasons of discussion continuity. If you also want specific posts deleted, mention this in your request – we will then check whether overriding interests apply.