New Jang City update! I got my mojo back in a big way | April 2, 2024
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My jaw dropped so hard when you said "I never wanted a lego city, I wanted a model railroad." mainly because I myself have a model railroad. It's really creative to have a layout made of lego, it really opens the door to making anything with full freedom. I myself learned that you need to know what you want before you make any decisions, since I restarted my own layout. I'm just as excited to see where you go with it as I was with the city!
The core philosophy of Lego is to build over and over again. No matter what you build as long as you build. No limits, no borders, no written rules. You build what makes you happy. That is Lego. Way to go Jang. I am watching your videos not because if what you build but how you build, what thought process you have while building. I think majority of the folks here can agree with me.
Definitely understand the train vibe. The zoo was a neat idea but we can't all have an airplane hangar to fill with lego layouts. Happy for the focus on lovingly made content rather than some empty skyscrapers too. Loving it!
The “what’s the biggest?” and skyscraper point resonates with me. Living with giant builds (especially in small apartments) is a nightmare. Building for quality is the way to go.
The best bit about watching you with your city? Your joy and enthusiasm! It amazes me that there are people who think they can tell you what you should build.
I have been following you and your city layout evolution sparingly almost since the beginning together with my son, since ha was 3 years old. Now he is almost 13, and we are watching this video together. Thanks for the enjoyment, fun and inspiration you have been giving us all this time. As for your last update, I think it makes perfect sense. Thinking back about it, I feel like this realization of wanting to build a train layout has always been there, and quite apparent at that. You just had to fully embrace it, which I get it: it's not easy at all, especially when you know you have to contend with an audience, and not always the most tactful at that, this being the Internet. Also, I think your train "stuff", including your cargo port, is definitely the best and most inspired part of your creations, which are always inspiring in general. Space is not infinite, although you have a lot of it, and I think this new, more focused approach is definitely a good step. Thank you again, can't wait to see what the future brings!
Jang I've been "with you" for decade plus...I enjoy your reviews, insights, and thoughtfulness (haven't gotten onto Twitch yet to watch live building). I'm one who totally gets this is YOUR CITY (or railroad yard/tracks, etc). For me THAT'S THE WHOLE POINT -- to enjoy YOUR CONTENT and agreeing/disagreeing seems unnecessary and irrelevant. I have MY OWN projects and enjoy watching others' projects for inspiration, tips, or just a contract to mine. Keep on keeping on -- and thanks for sharing YOUR ideas and builds.
Same here! I want to see his view and fantasy world. Not someone elses :)
I'm glad you are prioritizing your own happiness with this layout. The yard will mean you can do some real shunting work! The plans for scenic breaks are also very sensible and a critical part of good model railways.
Your happiness is what is important, so happy for you. The trains being your main focus is such a great and wonderful thing.
You know, the zoo was all well and good but seeing you smile and being genuinely happy is even better. Looking forward to future railroad layout progress videos! ☺️💙
Jang, you go for it, don't listen to anyone, you do an amazing job and we have been totally inspired by you. We are behind you ❤ xx
YES‼️ NEW JANG CITY UPDATE‼️ Editing in some actual thoughtful responses to the video as I watch: for one, seeing your stream setup evolve has been really impressive and satisfying. The presentation of this video is great. I don’t think the distinction between a LEGO city and a model railroad built out of LEGO is semantics. I’m happy that you have found a way of engaging with this project that is more personally fulfilling for you.
Jang, I appreciate that you're taking the layout in a direction you will love. So many people on the internet adhere to the whims of their audience, so it's very refreshing to see you going in your own direction. Thanks for the update, and I shall look forward to the next one!
One thing I disagree with - the mess is GORGEOUS to look at. True creativity is messy and inspiring! 😍
Especially if there's ribs. ;)
Well lego is becoming a scale in the model railroad hobby. This is your creation jang! never let anyone else tell you what to change or build. Have fun with the build, enjoy your self in this hobby. We will all join you for the ride.
Wow, the fact that this got 13K views within a day shows the commitment of your fans (like me) to be waiting for you and watching your creativity in building this wonderful LEGO world. I think I can safely say that whatever you decide you want to create, we all know it will be a top notch, original and interesting.
Always good to see a New Jang City update!
Speaking personally, it’s always been your passion for your city and hearing your thought process about it that I’ve enjoyed far more than any actual building or section of the city itself. The happier and more passionate you are, the happier I’ll be to be watch!!
This reminded me of the time where I didn't have a train in my layout to prioritize more buildings, but after years I realized that no amount of buildings could fill the train sized hole in my heart, so I reinstalled the train track and have been much happier for it. I'm glad to see you take a similar journey and realizing what makes you happy is what is most important.
I'm sad the zoo is gone, but really very excited to see how your Lego model railway develops, because as a model railway fanatic and AFOL myself, this new direction is absolutely my jam! Welcome back Jang, it's so wonderful to see you excited about this again!
I periodically check back on this channel to see if you've uploaded, Jang - so happy to see you're inspired again, and very thankful for you sharing that with us! The move towards a railway-based diorama is incredibly exciting and I'm very happy to see it bring you such joy. Excited for the next instalment. Thanks for sharing. :)
Use of the 2D map for explaining things is a super nice touch, Jang. ^_^
You do you. That's the whole point of this channel for me. I can think and feel, but if I want something done in lego I'll do it myself, I can always take ideas from you but I would never want you to do anything other than what you want for your city, your trainworld! It is so interesting to see your thought process, that's what I'm subscribing for. Just you and your own journey with lego. If I want something else, I go elsewere. Take care of yourself and keep beeing true to yourself! :)
watching this city evolving since i was 6 has been one of the best things in my life.
Seeing Jang’s Blue brick is like seeing a historical document
So happy to hear the enthusiasm in your voice talking about the future of your layout. I can't wait to see what comes next!
Jang, you maybe haven't realized or you knew but didn't make a big deal about it, that you are the Grandfather or pioneer that started LEGO CITY building of sets and MOC's on KZhead! When building city's come up as a topic, I'm sure most remember one name first, JangBricks! Thank you so much for what you have done and hopefully continue to do for 11 years(I wrote this before finishing watching your video)!
Glad you're doing better man, wishing you and your family strength
I've really enjoyed seeing you "take back" your city as of late, focusing on your own happiness and your own personal priorities, and I'm glad to see you continuing this trend, in bigger and better ways. Always looking forward to seeing what you do with the city next, especially if you're heading in a direction that prioritizes the things you most enjoy about it. Excited for the big changes that've been made already, and for those yet to come!
It’s interesting to see two of my favorite creative KZheadrs simultaneously take a step back to evaluate why they’re doing their long their projects has been interesting. Watching this right after Wintergatan’s newest video “the power of asking why?” I feel like you’re both at the same point right now and it’s been resonating with me as a creative myself.
I love the train vibe and focus, as a train guy I love to see people who use their imagination and the medium of LEGO to further that interest!!!!! You got it, Jang!
Awesome. The City was a great adventure and I love seeing overhauls! Just in the Spirit of LEGO to keep building something new.
What I really love about this channel is seeing you building and working on things you really love yourself! Keep following your own heart, Jang!
Came for the lego, stayed for the trains. Didn't expect to get an education in self-confidence along the way, but I strive to learn this valuable life lesson.
Wonderful to see the growth and change both in your Lego layout and you. Do what you love as life is too short. I'll watch and enjoy your videos because of your enthusiasm, experience, and joy. It's contagious, and I feel less like an adult with an issue because I too enjoy being creative with Lego as an adult. Great to see adults enjoying what they enjoy no matter what it might be. Must take care of yourself. Know that your videos are greatly appreciated and enjoyed the world over.
Hi, Jang. It's wonderful to see you so inspired with the direction you want to take your layout and I can't wait to see what you create.
Jang, I was exactly the same, my family all wanted a city, then it hit me the same.. I just wanted trains.. I was finally really happy and, like you, excited.. so I am very happy for you. I am really looking forward to see what you do! Take care man!!
It’s great seeing Jang feeling excited again. I look forward to seeing you make a Lego train model layout that makes you happy, and seeing how you bring your vision into reality.
You know what I like, seeing your amazing builds. Build what makes you happy because it looks amazing. Look forward to seeing this project come together over time!
Jang, whoever is “disappointed” by your happiness or suggesting things that go against your wishes are delusional and don’t deserve the pleasure of watching your city grow, your happiness is enough joy for the viewers that the changes couldn’t ever matter. Stay being one of the most positive people on the platform 👏
I can't add much more to the comments supporting your new rail-focused direction, do what makes you happy! Your Lego city was the first one I found on KZhead, and your creativity with MOC structures and other settings are what keep me coming. I grew up in Oakland, not far from the industrial corridor along the Nimitz and (old) Cypress Freeways you mentioned. I'm not a rail expert, but I've also been fascinated by much of the rail and industrial belt in Oakland and the East Bay. Keep it up!
I have been watching you for a number of years, JANG, and you always said you loved the trains. I am glad you're transitioning to a train yard. I do hope you keep up your custom buildings, maybe as a side thing, as those are always incredible and gives me and others lots of inspiration for their builds. Happy Building and I look forward to seeing your new vision!
Love the crane. ❤ Glad you got your energy back
I am with you 1000%. I'm one of those people who believe you can never have too many trains, so I am really looking forward to what is coming. New Jang City was already amazing, and now it's going to get better as you go along? All I can say is that, as a fellow train enthusiast, you rock!
So glad to see a new update Jang. I hope things are getting better for you and your family. I'm of the exact same mindset as you: a model railway built from Lego. Looking forward to following your progress! ❤
Being true to what's inspiring about your own process is part of what helps guide so many of us to focus on our own creative passions too. Thanks Jang
I have always like the fact that you do your own thing and you don’t follow the same thing. Please keep up the good work and keep doing your own thing. Be happy and keep LEGO
Chase your bliss, king!!!! I'll always wanna see what you've got cooking up next!
love to see it, excited to see what you end up building!
Hey Jang! Just had a life changing experience myself (Heart Attack...and believe me, progress is SLOW going...but, I'm ALIVE! Everything else is gravy!) This is just the kind of reinforcement I needed to try and get back into it. As long as YOU are happy with it, that's all that matters! Nothing else makes a difference. Keep on rolling across the tracks...and I and the rest will be here to see it go on!
Thank you for sharing your update with us. Looking forward to seeing where this leads you.
Hey jang, been following you for the past 13 years with the beginning of your train system throughout the city and always loved how you implemented it into the city. youve given me smiles thru my youth and nestalgia as an adult, thank you and keep doin what makes you happy
I love it because you remind everyone even though we are a community we need to be guided by what makes US happy with the hobby!
Great evolution of ideas. Build what makes you happy always.😊
I'm glad you are embracing what makes you happy in NJC. Now we can ask "what bring you the most happiness" instead of "what's the biggest" .
I Absolutely love hereing you are heading in a happier direction creatively. I've been watching you for a long time, and no matter what, I'm here for the ride! Thanks for all the years of inspiration and entertainment, Jang!
Jang and afol tv were my main motivations to build a Lego city of my own and I just wanted to say thank you for all the motivation you have given me
Jang, your ideas are a breath of fresh air.
Happy you’ve got your love for the build back, excited to see where your project goes!
Thanks for sharing a great update. Love the passion and the city Can't wait to see how you develop things!
Excited to see where this goes! Choo choo!
Out of all LEGO cities I watch on KZhead you care more about trains than any of them, so I’ve been waiting for the day you decide to push forward with trains as a priority. I thought you might come out and use the term “model railway” for your layout one day and this is the time. I know people have criticised your land usage of trains in the past and the way you laughed that off really resonated with me. As someone who also likes model train layout building philosophies, and knowing your personality enough tells me this decision is the best step for your layout
Thanks for this update, Jang. So sorry to hear about the family struggles. I pray they are or will be sorted and for you and your fam. But it's so great to hear you know now what you want from your city! Crazy to hear you never wanted a city proper but just locomotives, which is awesome! I'm excited to see what you decide to do with it!
Glad you got your creativity back! Can't wait to see what you do with this!
Always stoked to see more about your city!! Great and inspiring work as always
Honestly Jang I just love too see you work and voice your ideas in your city. And change is good! It gives the rest of us working on our own cities ideas. And yes, it's your city so do what makes you feel good! We are happy spectators 😁
Really happy to hear that you're doing better. I've been here for a long time, and I'm glad that you're doing your city your way. Thanks for everything
Sorry you've been going through a hard time man. I know how hard it is to juggle creative pursuits when going through personal stuff. I'm glad to hear you're practicing some more self-compassion and starting to do some work that you love. At the end of the day this is for you, so why not enjoy yourself :)
So happy to see this video in my feed Jang! Glad to have you back in the city.
Nice! Congratulations on figuring some things out. Raising the table seems like a great idea, with some cabinets down below you’ll have some great space to hang on and showcase things that don’t fit the layout
Well, yet another Jang revision to the city. So good to see you feeling positive about it, if this is what you need to get you creative and excited then we are with you. Look forward to seeing the next step.
Been really busy lately, but was glad I was able to come back and finish this video. Love to hear the direction you’re going in, and honestly kind of excited to see what things you let go of that you maybe don’t care all that much for (even if they’ve been around a long time!) Long live Jang’s model railroad decorated by a lego city!!
Have been watching for many many years now and the joy has always been the same!! Always excited to see the city evolve . Go jang!
Having grew up in the East Bay and my parents taking us on the Nimitz/Cypress every time we traveled to Santa Rosa to visit the grandparents, I know exactly the vibe you are going for with the rail yard. Fully support your new direction. That’s the whole point of Lego. Disassemble whatever you don’t like and build what you do like. Looking forward to the progress in the years to come!
You go Jang, do what makes you happy!
I am happy you are finally at this point where you are at currently. This is a great exciting time for you. It gives me joy to see you being excited about your city.
Looks great! Thanks for sharing with us.
I'm glad to see that you're prioritizing your perspective on your City and reflecting on what you really want out of this endeavor. That's a really tough obstacle to overcome for creatives, no matter what medium you choose. If you don't have a clear understanding and acknowledgement of your goals, you will find yourself aimless, and it'll be that much more difficult to find satisfaction in what you're doing. I usually check into your city progress to find inspiration, and believe it or not, you taking these crucial steps is also inspiring.
I am glad to hear you have once again found your happiness in your LEGO train layout. looking forward to seeing more progress.
I always appreciate how you center your own goals and happiness for your layout, it honestly helps me a lot when I have similar issues to hear someone else say it :3
really looking forward to further updates - glad your mojo is back
Always wanted a Lego City myself, especially now for my kids. The thought and planning is so very important, so it’s very encouraging you’ve figured out your primary purpose - I’d also go for wanting the model railroad. There’s so much that can be done, and it always attracts your eyes seeing the trains motoring round. Looking forward to see future developments now more than ever. You seem to be keeping your options open for change, which is very exciting!
Wow. Coming back seeing this beautiful build. I remember seeing the videos of some of these building being built years and years ago and they still stand!
I'm glad that you have your mojo and enthusiam back, and that your direction is now clear to you. I will enjoy seeing you develop your railway layout made with LEGO just as much as I enjoyed watching you develop your City in the past. Keep doing what makes you happy 😊
Great ideas here! I really appreciate you sharing your thought process in depth
Love where you're going with this, man! I always tune in to see what YOU'RE doing, what you're excited about, not that you're beholden to doing what the crowd says. You doing what you want, will make your passion and excitement shine which will, in turn, be enjoyable and inspiring/motivational for folks watching you. Maybe it'll push someone to do what their crazy idea is! I finally have space that I can build my own Lego "City/Area/Space" and it's going to be a down right city of "weird" - but that's what I want it to be, and it's Lego, so it'll ALWAYS be changing! Thanks for always sharing, man!
I am so happy to see another update to the city, gotta love seeing these new changes, glad to see Jang is getting back into rhythm for his city.
New plan = Happy JANG = 💯 Perfect
I am so glad to see the progress you've made since the last Patreon stream I saw. And very, very happy you are giving yourself freedom to move things around and try stuff in different locations to see how they feel to you, and not be concerned about how anyone else feels. Your enthusiasm and pure energy and joy are contagious and valued! I recently re-watched your 300,000 subscriber video on your main channel - and the sincerity behind what you do to this day is still so valuable for so many. Not just "should I buy this set or not? lemme see a Jang review", but just in how you present everything - your reviews, your Lego website first looks, and your city - being able to witness and appreciate your happiness for this hobby and get your honest take about sets, plus see your amazing creativity at work in your city - as Yoda would say, "brings warm feelings to my heart" [and yes, I know just how silly that line is - brings me more disappointment for the prequels! :) ]. But really. I am glad you're "in the zone" with this. And seeing a layout that is in progress - that's rare and fun to witness as it shows how things get made, get decided - it shows the creative process rather than just the final result. For me, personally, I enjoy that. Can't wait to see where this goes - all aboard!
love hearing the passion in your voice for this :) the best art is made with love. looking forward to seeing how it goes :)
I'm so glad you got your creative mojo back! I'm currently in a stupor and glad to see someone getting out of one. I've come to the conclusion over the last year I've split myself too wide with all the themes I collect and build MOCs for. Need to focus on the stuff I really like as opposed to buying every Star Wars era for example. If it can't be put into a Mos Eisley display, I'm not even considering it.
Sounds wonderful! Hope you find a layout you're really happy with.
I've come to realize that trains are my favorite, too. I love classic town, space, castle, pirates, boats, etc...but trains (and monorails) are the life of it all.
I've been watching your lego city for 9 of the 11 past years and as a fellow model train enthusiast this is by far the most exciting change you've made :) i'm really looking forward to seeing what you do with it from here on out
I'm thrilled that you've moved into a space where you are going to do what's truly right for you, Jang. I am so excited to see how this large scale change works out and what you create to make your long term visions come to be. Look forward to the journey! :)
loving this video! always makes me smile when you upload :)
Man, I adore the work and dedication you have placed towarfs this project. Nice plans you have there.
This is why I love lego. If you want to change something, you have freedom to do that. Do what makes you happy.
looking forward to see your train layout come together, it all looks and sounds great.
Glad to hear you still enjoy the fire station and gas station, two classic jang builds. You gas station moc inspired me as a kid to try my hand at a gas station, that moc ended up being something i liked so much that i kept it built for years collecting dust on my shelf. One day i dismantled it to make room in my bedroom for the new lego space shuttle orbiter set, a decision i kinda regret. But seeing your gas station moc still alive and well in your heart brings me so much joy, ive been following this city for 10 years now (hard to believe) and hearing you talk candidly about your feelings and vision for the layout always inspires me to work on my own creative projects. Im happy to hear that youre reinvigorated to work on this layout, and im excited as always to see whats next!