Nathaniel Stoner

BrickFair Virginia 2018 had many builders from across the nation coming together to display and meet. One of them was Nathaniel Stoner, a college student studying for a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. As an Eagle Scout, he was introduced to first aid and other medical training, and he knew he wanted to do it as a career. When he’s not busy studying, though, he builds characters with LEGO bricks!

Nathaniel’s background with LEGO is a bit different than most —he actually hated LEGO as a kid. He got a few sets for birthdays, but could never put them together without becoming frustrated. Then randomly one day when he was 15, he dumped all the pieces he owned out on the floor and built one large fortress. Ever since then, he has been addicted. So, while he hasn’t been involved with LEGO nearly as long as others, he’s been told he catches on quickly!

How quick? He first joined the online community at the end of 2014, having only starting to build a short time before that. At the end of this year (2018), Nathaniel will have been building for just four years!

Article and Photography by Joe Meno