Juliane Pilster
About you
What is your name?
Juliane Patricia Pilster
Which country are you from?
Germany
How old are you?
40 years
About your LEGO passion
How did you get into building with LEGO bricks, especially building your own creations?
LEGO® products have been a part of my life since my father introduced me to LEGO DUPLO (at the age of 1) and LEGO System (at the age of 2) very early in the mid-80s. We built houses, cars, trains, and many other things. Even as an adult, my LEGO bricks never disappeared into the basement, but have always accompanied me - sometimes more, sometimes less intensively. I have always built both MOCs (My Own Creations) and great LEGO sets and never stopped.
What kind of creations do you love building the most, and why?
I especially enjoy recreating real-life things, especially buildings, but also other human and animal habitats. I like to see minifigures or animals experience something. Often, when I'm walking around, I wonder which LEGO piece might represent some aspect of my surroundings. Also, it is great when LEGO bricks that were maybe originally intended for a completely different purpose become part of a larger whole. Nowadays, instruments have become a special area of interest for me after I recreated my dad’s bass guitar.
If you could give one piece of advice to aspiring LEGO builders, what would it be?
Remember that large and complex models take time, so don't be discouraged if something doesn't work right away. The freedom to make mistakes and to learn from them is an important part of the creative process of MOC building. Also, talk to other LEGO builders. They can give you further inspiration for problem-solving or further development. Most importantly, find your own way and keep the fun of building. Take the freedom in handling LEGO bricks as a great opportunity and understand that your imagination is the only limit when building.
How does it feel to have your work exhibited here at LEGO House - Home of the Brick?
It is a great honor to see my work exhibited at LEGO House. Seeing my models at the heart of the global LEGO community among many other magnificent creations from outstanding builders fills me with pride and recognition, gratitude, joy and excitement.
What’s next for you in your LEGO journey—any upcoming projects or dreams?
On the one hand, I still dream of the whole band - including the drums. On the other hand, I'm creating some microscale buildings for a while now. What's next? Good question. I'm still looking for that.
Do you have a personal LEGO portfolio website or social media profile that you can share?
My account on Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/1077c43n/.
About your LEGO creation(s) on display
Title
“Dad’s Instrument”
Can you describe your model and what it represents?
The model is a 1:1 scale replica of the Yamaha SB-5A bass guitar, a legendary electric bass from the late 1960s, best known for its striking, futuristic design. It belongs to the so-called "Flying Samurai" series, which Yamaha produced starting in 1966 and is now popular with collectors. The replica is modeled after the bass guitar belonging to my father, Ronald, who made his bass truly unique by adding a Fender bridge to this Yamaha instrument.
How long did it take you to build?
25 hours
Approximately how many LEGO elements did you use?
4,000.
Are there any hidden details, Easter eggs, or techniques used that fans should look out for?
Many converters have been used to create a solid structure.
Title
“Paula”
Can you describe your model and what it represents?
The model is a replica of the Gibson Les Paul electric guitar, which was released in 1952 and has since been widely copied. Many famous guitarists play or have played this model, including Slash, Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, Gary Moore, Randy Rhoads, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, and Kuddel of Die Toten Hosen.
How long did it take you to build?
25 hours
Approximately how many LEGO elements did you use?
4,000.
Are there any hidden details, Easter eggs, or techniques used that fans should look out for?
Many converters have been used to create a solid structure.
Title
“Strat”
Can you describe your model and what it represents?
The model is a 1:1 scale replica of the Fender® Stratocaster™ electric guitar, which has been produced since 1954. To this day, it is considered the most popular, best-selling, and most-copied electric guitar in the world. Many famous guitarists play or have played this model, including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Chris Rea, David Jon Gilmour (Pink Floyd), David Knopfler (Dire Straits), Jonny Buckland (Coldplay), and Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones). LEGO itself released this electric guitar in 2021 in the form of the 36cm tall LEGO Ideas set 21329.
How long did it take you to build?
20 hours
Approximately how many LEGO elements did you use?
4,000.
Are there any hidden details, Easter eggs, or techniques used that fans should look out for?
Many converters have been used to create a solid structure.
Title
“Roland”
Can you describe your model and what it represents?
The model is a 1:1 replica of Roland's "GO:KEYS" keyboard, which is quite distinctive due to its red color. It's a compact, lightweight, and versatile keyboard designed especially for beginners and amateur musicians. It's known for its ease of use, modern features, and the ability to start playing music right away - even without prior experience.
How long did it take you to build?
20 hours
Approximately how many LEGO elements did you use?
2,000.
Are there any hidden details, Easter eggs, or techniques used that fans should look out for?
Like its original, the replica has 61 keys (36 white keys and 25 black keys) that can even be pressed.
