Vaishantsingam Jeyasingam in all probability cannot keep in mind the eight-piece Lego Duplo (the elementary model of Lego) he acquired when he was 12 months previous.
That was his initiation into the world of the globally fashionable plastic toy constructing blocks. And since then, there has been no stopping the 11-year-old. To date, he has proudly constructed 300 Lego fashions from the Ninjago, Marvel and Technic sequence.
“I benefit from the constructing course of, which stimulates my pondering and challenges my endurance. Sometimes, when I’m constructing, I encounter a block or ‘useless finish’ as a result of I really feel annoyed once I can not match the components specified within the instruction handbook.
“So, I’ve learnt to take a short break after which come again with a recent and open thoughts to problem myself once more. And certain sufficient, I’m able to make good progress and transfer on with assembling the Lego set! The assembled construction makes me really pleased with my achievement,” stated Vaishantsingam in an electronic mail interview lately.
Indeed, he has each purpose to really feel that manner, as among the designs consist of two,000 items. One of his favourites is the Lego Technic BMW Motorrad 1000 RR motorcycle, which includes 1,920 items.
“That is my most difficult feat up to now. One of the setbacks was when the engine couldn’t align with the motorcycle’s body. To resolve this, I needed to dismantle the engine. 
Building Lego sets has given Vaishantsingam satisfaction and taught him endurance and perseverance.
“It was a irritating level, however I managed to re-assemble the strong engine and have it aligned completely with the body,” stated Vaishantsingam, whose father Jeyasingam Balasingam, is a lawyer.
“It is due to this fact an merchandise which supplies me a lot pleasure once I replicate on how I persevered to proceed regardless of the quite a few setbacks till I efficiently accomplished it,” shared the Year 7 scholar from a world faculty in Penang.
Constantly cheering him on is his grandfather, pensioner Balasingam Kasinather, who’s his greatest supporter.
“My grandfather is a key one who actively encourages and helps my ardour for constructing Lego sets. So, finishing every Lego meeting is certainly a double-win for me; first, feeling proud and a way of accomplishment and, in fact, the resounding praises from my grandfather.
Balasingam (proper) is Vaishantsingam’s greatest supporter.
“Engaging in Lego has given me limitless satisfaction and taught me to be affected person, to replicate on what I’ve finished and most significantly, to persevere and keep targeted on the tip goals. So, in the long run, it’s all price it,” stated Vaishantsingam, who additionally enjoys swimming and enjoying badminton throughout his free time.
“My husband and I’ve inspired Vaishantsingam’s enthusiasm on this space by presenting him with age-challenging Lego assemblies. As he acquired higher with Lego, he saved asking for tougher ones.
“And seeing how academic and provoking the Lego assemblies had been, we determined that this pursuit undoubtedly positively impacted him.
“Each time he acquired a Lego set as a present, he could be fascinated and grateful, and couldn’t wait to get began on it. His enthusiasm for Lego is obvious, and this ardour has propelled him to finish assemblies past his age group. We are pleased with Vaishant,” stated Malini, 52.
Vaishantsingam standing proudly beside his Lego NASA Apollo Saturn V.The mom of three encourages youngsters to participate in sports activities and inventive actions to assist equip themselves with sturdy social interplay expertise that will profit them at school, college and ultimately, of their chosen profession.
“That would most positively curb the rise in life-style ailments akin to coronary heart illness and diabetes,” she stated.
