Easy for AFOLs
Easy for Managers
An End-to-End solution
LUGBulk App is an app built for AFOLs by AFOLs, it is designed to take the pain out of bulk ordering parts by managing the end-to-end process through an intuitive mobile-friendly user interface.
Quickly invite AFOLs (or bulk upload), then submit the list to Lego.
Choose a voting system to suit your AFOLs.
AFOLs create or import wish lists for the parts they want.
Know the cost up-front no more converting from Euro + tax + shipping.
See if users have registered, voted, bought and paid
Reports designed for label templates, make it easy to tag-and-bag elements.
Setup next years order in 3-clicks
An End-to-End solution
Who Are We
LUGBulk App is being developed by Lawrie George
Lawrie is a Solutions Consultant based in Perth, Western Australia, with a varied career that started in the mechanical trades before moving to civil and software engineering, my love of GBC comes from its ability to challenge me but also be creative in a tangible form.
Lawrie hosts the website and YouTube channel lawriege.com where you can find a variety of resources to introduce you to the world of Lego Great Ball Contraptions. Lawrie was previously a member of I LUG NY and is now a member of the West Australian Brick Society (WABS).
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FAQ
LUG Bulk is a program run by the LEGO company for members of LEGO User Groups (LUGs) to purchase bulk quantities of LEGO.
LEGO User Groups are groups of people from a region that meet regularly through the year to discuss and build LEGO. They organise and participate in group shows and promote LEGO as a hobby in a variety of ways. Groups that are recognised by the LEGO Group are able to participate in LUG Bulk.
LUG Bulk is governed by the rules set by LEGO each year such as participant numbers, minimum order spends and age limits. LUG Groups determine how to run each LUG Bulk in a way that benefits their members; such as voting for which parts the group will purchase, who can participate in the LUG Bulk and minimum and maximum spends.
LUG Bulk is a long process that can take up to a year and is challenging for volunteers to manage. LUG Bulk the App focuses on helping managers to run the process smoothly through sign-up, voting and buying.
LUG Bulk App is a web app creating by an AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) to create a smooth interface to manage LUG Bulk.
Using LUG Bulk App a LUG Administrator can manage the sign-up, voting, buying and distribution processes involved in bulk orders. The App contains a full library of elements with detailed information, an integrated shopping cart and robust reporting system.
The LUG Bulk App facilitates the management of Bulk Orders. It does not place the order to LUG Bulk or perform the physical distribution of elements.
LEGO User Groups that are recognised by the LEGO Group are able to participate in LUG Bulk.
LUGs are groups of people from a region that meet regularly through the year to discuss and build LEGO. They organise and participate in group shows and promote LEGO as a hobby in a variety of ways.
Yes! If your LUG would like to use the LUG Bulk app for your next bulk order please contact us for more information.
Yes, by signing up to the LUG Bulk app, you will be a member of the Demo LUG and able to view the features of the app.
As a demo member you will be added to the Demo LUG. You will be able to demo bulk orders as a bulk order administrator and a member to view the features of the app available to these users.
Demo LUG members can view and search the catalog, create a wish list, vote on elements and add elements to cart. In addition to this Demo bulk order administrators can view and edit the settings of the bulk order.
The information displayed in the Demo LUG is mockup data and will not display your information to other users in the Demo LUG. The mockup data catalog and prices should not be taken as indicators of actual LUG Bulk data provided by LEGO.
There is no sign up or subscription fees for using the LUG Bulk app. The LUG Bulk App will add a small fee to the price of elements which is included in the price bulk order members will see in the catalogue.
The price of each element displayed includes
- the LUG Bulk price (set by LEGO)
- the exchange rate (set by the Bulk Order Manager)
- the exchange fee (set by the Bulk Order Manager for the cost of currency conversions)
- shipping fees (set by LEGO)
- tax (set by the Bulk Order Manager to comply with local laws)
- the LUG Bulk App fee
The LUG Bulk App has been created by Lawrie Ge for the benefit of the LEGO community. If you would like to contribute to the project you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/lawriege
The LUG Bulk App was created and developed by LawrieGe with help from his beautiful wife. Lawrie is a AFOL who has participated in bulk orders through different clubs. Frustrated with spread sheets and the lack of centralised data, he dedicated his free time to producing the LUG Bulk App.
Lawrie has a passion for GBC and you can see more of his work here.
The LUG Bulk app has no affiliation with the LEGO Group.
