about us

BuffaLUG is a Recognized LEGO User Group (RLUG) for Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) in the Western New York region. Our members come from diverse professional backgrounds, all united by a shared passion for LEGO. This diversity fosters the exchange of knowledge, building tips, and creative ideas.
Our mission is to connect AFOLs, providing a space to showcase creations, share experiences, and grow as builders. BuffaLUG also serves as a platform to raise awareness of our group, highlight individual builds, and collaborate on public projects that bring enjoyment to the local community.
Through strong partnerships with cultural institutions in the Buffalo/Niagara area, we enhance our events and create enriching experiences for LEGO fans of all ages.

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Our Values

We believe great work happens where creativity, curiosity, appreciation, and courage meet. We encourage bold ideas and playful experimentation, fueled by a restless curiosity to ask better questions and explore new paths. We celebrate each other’s contributions with genuine appreciation, knowing that recognition builds trust and momentum. And we choose growth over comfort—regularly stepping beyond our familiar limits, learning fast, and turning challenges into opportunities to create lasting impact together.

Leadership Team

President

Jon Breidert

I’m Jon Breidert, President of BuffaLUG and the group’s LEGO Ambassador. I’ve been a lifelong LEGO fan, but the best part of the hobby for me has become the people.

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Vice President
Marcus Gillebaard

A lifetime LEGO devotee, Marcus brings experience from many volunteering positions and involvement in multiple Unions. He is determined to help the LUG bring the joy of LEGO to others.

Treasurer
Dan Easton

Handles the money.

Events Coordinator
Mark Mancuso

As a LEGO artist working exclusively with LEGO
bricks, Mark blends the playfulness of childhood with the precision of classical mosaic techniques.

Social Media Manager
Lou “Sparxx” F.

Posts sick memes.

Secretary
Paul P.

U.S. Army veteran with 6 years of active duty service and 4 years in the NY ANG. Earned a B.S. in Business Administration from UB. 30 years of working for the Center for Inquiry. Found LEGO during the pandemic, with a focus on sets, MOCs, and community projects. Additional interests include drawing, painting, and woodworking.

Trustee
Jeremy K.

Jeremy grew up in WNY and now finds use of his off time
to create custom LEGO builds. He has showcased his builds across WNY and also at shows across the United States since 2021.

  • The Community Ambassador duties are currently performed by the President. This will become a separate elected position in the upcoming election cycle.
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