LEGO enthusiasts will be given the opportunity to marvel at the artwork of others or create their own masterpieces at the Canberra Brick Show.
The event will be held at Thoroughbred Park on 26-27 October, featuring more than 300 tables of LEGO on display.
Canberra LEGO User Group (CLUG) president Jake Radloff said there were a few highlights at this year’s event.
“One which is fascinating is they (exhibitors) built wearable LEGO cosplay costumes to wear, the most recent being Wolverine and Deadpool,” he said.
“They’ve also done Mandalorian and lightsabers (from the Star Wars franchise).
“We also have people that bring very intricate buildings, which are quite fascinating.”
Mr Radloff said another feature of the show was the dual track train, utilising between 60 and 100 metres of track, that showcased a variety of trains from passenger and freight to novelty.
He said a scene from a Bluey episode would also make an appearance, and wearing a LEGO print or themed t-shirt is encouraged.
There will also be a VIP 18+ event on the Saturday, offering exclusive access to LEGO displays from 6pm with music entertainment, beer, wine, soft drinks and canapes, door prizes, LEGO-themed games and an after-dark LEGO session.
“We have the lights out – a lot of people are putting in lights or (white) glow-in-the-dark pieces,” Mr Radloff said.
“We did trial it last year but it’s a bit more formalised this year with more to see.”
Mr Radloff said LEGO appeals not just to children, but also to adults.
“We’re all quite busy and have very stressful lives,” he said.
“Building LEGO can often take that away; it can be cathartic.
“For me, it’s quite symmetrical and quite relaxing and the fact you can build with others, come together with friends and put a show together like this is great.”
He said LEGO could also be challenging for adults, with some people featuring curvatures in their designs, while also giving them the opportunity to be creative and bend the rules.
CLUG was established more than 10 years ago and currently boasts more than 200 members, including children and families.
It runs regular meetings each month at the Hellenic Club of Canberra in Woden, usually on the first Sunday of the month at 4:30pm.
Mr Radloff said the group had two missions: to promote the use of Lego to the community and Canberra and to support people who wouldn’t normally have the opportunity, or face challenges in interacting with LEGO.
The Canberra Brick Show will run on Saturday 26 October from 9am-5pm and Sunday 27 October from 10am-4pm. The adult session runs on the Saturday from 6-9pm.
Proceeds of the show will go to four Canberra specialist schools, the Marymead CatholicCare Autism Centre and Roundabout Canberra as either cash or LEGO set donations.
For more information on the event, visit canberra.brickshow.au.
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