My Own Creation as a Dynamic Subcultural Objectified Authenticity of Adult Fans of LEGO

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The Journal of Popular CultureEarly View Original Article My Own Creation as a Dynamic Subcultural Objectified Authenticity of Adult Fans of LEGO Vlada Botorić, Corresponding Author Vlada Botorić [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0001-5326-7444 Search for more papers by this author Vlada Botorić, Corresponding Author Vlada Botorić [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0001-5326-7444 Search for more papers by this author First published: 22 June 2023 https://doi.org/10.1111/jpcu.13214Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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