An update for those hoping to attend Brick Expo 2011 in Canberra (August 6-7 2011). Exhibitor space at Brick Expo 2011 is almost full. If you’re a late starter and still wanting to exhibit you need to make contact immediately. This year there will be a number of special events including a VIP Cocktail Party. Continue reading →
The count down has started for Brick Fiesta, the first fan-based LEGO convention in the state of Texas. If you can make it to Austin from June 30 – July 3, don’t forget to register by May 31st to secure your engraved badge. The last day to receive the special rate at the hotel is Continue reading →
One for our Canadian and American readers. The Brickfête Team would like to invite all the Brothers Brick readers to Ontario, Canada this summer for our inaugural LEGO Fan Convention for the adult hobbyist. July 28th to July 31st The Assembly Hall Toronto, Canada To register for the four days visit www.brickfete.com Just over a Continue reading →
With our announcement of Numereji 2421, it’s clear the convention season is upon us, but the collaborative display that we’re organizing is hardly the only group build at BrickCon this fall. Iain Heath has just announced PythonScape, a Miniland-scale homage to the wonder and beauty of Monty Python. I’ve already called dibs on the Black Continue reading →
This year marks the 50th anniversary of human space flight, as we celebrate Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin‘s historic orbit on April 12, 1961. This year also marks the start of a new but attenuated space age — one without NASA’s Space Shuttle program. In a sense, humanity stands at a fork in the road of Continue reading →
The talented group of LEGO fans in Hong Kong have put together a large exhibit organized by and hosted in Cityplaza from April 15 – May 2. There are 3 sections of the display. The first features a panel of storyboards detailing development of the LEGO Company. The second is a display of 2,000 figures Continue reading →
If you’re planning on attending Brickworld from June 15-19 but haven’t registered yet, please register now because the number of available spots is approaching the 650 limit. There’s currently 614 people signed up for the full registration, and I don’t want our readers to miss out on the last few spots.
Ed Diment (Lego Monster) will be arriving in New York City in two weeks with his USS Intrepid aircraft carrier to assemble and display it at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum. Ed will be there for two full days, Friday April 15 and Saturday April 16, after which the LEGO Intrepid will be Continue reading →
The details for Australia’s other major LEGO convention, Brick Expo 2011, have just been announced and David Boddy (one of the organisers) has come up with the neat commercial above. Press release is as follows: Brick Expo 2011 What is it? Brick Expo is an entertaining and interesting exhibition of rare and unique LEGO® creations Continue reading →
Tired of spending Christmas with the in-laws and having to spend money on other people when you could be buying Lego for yourself? Would you rather hang out with other AFOLs in the perfect Christmas getaway, ABS style? Come to Arcticon in Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland this December 22 – 25! Lose yourself in four days of Continue reading →
At The Brothers Brick, we’ve decided to try to do something to help out the people affected by the recent earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan, but we need your help too. You may have noticed that all of the advertising banners on the site have been replaced by links to donate to the Red Cross. Continue reading →
The annual Hong Kong Lego convention called Brick Adventure took place in late January of this year, and you’re probably wondering why we’re making an event wrap-up post almost two months later. Despite the late timing, we don’t want you to miss out on seeing many of the unique Asia-themed and high-quality models worth mentioning Continue reading →
The second annual BrickMagic Lego festival is happening in Raleigh on Mother’s Day weekend. This year’s event will have more display space along with a two-day private convention on top of the weekend public expo. Perhaps more exciting is their recent announcement of a $1000 cash prize and LEGOLand annual pass for the best in Continue reading →
The 2011 MocAthalon is here! It is an annual competition held on MOCpages where teams of 5 builders make creations from 30 categories. Last year’s MocAthalon brought out 450 entries from 18 teams, which is no small feat. Check out this article by Keith Goldman that nicely recaps the spirit of this contest. Here are Continue reading →
As I mentioned in my last post I spent last weekend (14th to 16th) enjoying myself at Brickvention 2011. This year is was significantly larger than last year with 140 AFOLs attended and 8000 people through the door on public day. In order to deal with an increasing number of attendees (last year there were Continue reading →