38/m/new york

 

I only build at home in short spurts lately, but I'm sometimes a participant in STUDS- and WACKLUG-sponsored displays, former member of BlockoLUG, SanDLUG and LUGOLA, and founder of ChiefLUG. Former contributor and admin at FBTB.net and current contributing writer at Brothers-Brick.com.

 

My day job is managing the in-park model shop at LEGOLAND New York. Formerly I was the Model Shop Supervisor for Merlin Studios Florida, and before that at Merlin Studios Carlsbad in my home state of California, where I was a Model Builder and later a Model Designer coming up with new LEGO model designs for new Merlin Entertainments attractions. My designs and builds are in LEGOLAND Florida, Malaysia, and California, as well as the LEGOLAND Discovery Centers in Kansas City MO, Atlanta GA, Westchester NY, Tokyo JP. Since becoming a supervisor my teams' work has been installed into LEGOLAND Dubai and Japan and Discovery Centers in Toronto, Boston, Arizona, Shanghai, Philadelphia, and more. Stay tuned for even more to come! I've been with Merlin over 12 years and it has been such a huge, crazy part of my life.

 

My night job is proud papa to four kids between the ages of 4-12, as well as a husband blessed with a beautiful, funny, and patient wife. I love to bake: sometimes for stress relief, sometimes for fun, sometimes just for making my coworkers as fat as I am to make me feel better about myself.

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  • JoinedJune 2004
  • OccupationLEGOLAND New York - Model Shop Manager
  • HometownTorrance, CA
  • Current cityGoshen
  • CountryUnited States
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Photos of Ryan Wood / legocnefs

Testimonials

Gimme a Double-Double, Chief style!

March 27, 2009

Ry is awesome. He's is cooler than me too.

February 17, 2009
Carter says:

He named his son after me. That should explain the extent of his derangement to any of you newcomers to the Land of Ry.

November 19, 2008

Ryan is better at making babies than rabbits. Oh and he's a good LEGO builder guy man too.

April 11, 2008
EctoMOCs says:

This guy's hella sexy and he builds great stuff too.

March 11, 2008

Ry once shot a Pregnant woman and he's also my best [lego building] Friend! Its an honor and a privilege to be a part of CHIEFLUG!

February 21, 2008

A fearless clown in his self portraits and a brilliant builder of Lego creations. I am glad and honoured to know him.

March 10, 2007

Ry has too many testimonials! Though it's true. We have shared a Pier 49 pizza. Ry makes everything delicious.

February 9, 2007

Ry sent my games.

February 8, 2007
Will M. says:

Ryan (Lights) is an awesome guy, and an excellent MOCbuilder who is also very funny. All hail the creator of BACONWAFFLE!

January 2, 2007
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Funny! Witty! He's sure to put a smile on your face! -taken from movie ad, but hey...it fit.

October 8, 2006
nkapp22 says:

In the annals of time, Ryan Wood will be remembered fondly. There's just something about him that shouts... 'annal'.

September 20, 2006

I like Ryan.... he's cute.

September 19, 2006

Ry is one of the coolest people I know. But I only know 6 people.

September 19, 2006

Don't let the natural good looks and school-boy charm fool you. This man is the Porn King of Utah, and a Jade Empire apologist.

August 15, 2006

I sure loves me some Chief.

August 3, 2006

I was suffering from a severe case of darkness. Then I tried Lights. Cured that darkness right away. ...What? It's a testimonial! He's a very cool guy. He makes great LEGO MOCs. He should be president. Now please... put... the gun... down.

October 1, 2004