As promised, I made a second episode for LAMLtv about BrickCon.
Category: Conventions
LEGO fan conventions such as Bricks Cascade, Bricks by the Bay, etc.
Nobody expects the Spanish Iniquisition!
You’re probably well aware of the famous Monty Python sketch about the Spanish Inquisition (if you’re not, or if you haven’t seen it in a while, or just want a good laugh, it’s available on YouTube). Well, it turns out that someone – I know not who – put together a LEGO homage to this great piece of British comedy on the castle display at BrickCon. In fact, I even took a picture of it. But the thing is, I didn’t spot it at all until someone pointed it out on my Flickr photos!
My Video of BrickCon 2008 (Part 1) on LAMLtv
At BrickCon 2008, I shot video of a lot of models on display and interviewed a few people. The result has just been released as an episode of LAMLtv, the new video podcast arm of LAMLradio. This episode features interviews with Simon Kent, design lead at Lego Creator in Denmark, and Jenn “The Brick Chick” Wagner, as well as footage of models on display.
My BrickCon Haul
When I flew home I was really worried my suitcase would be overweight. Arriving at the airport, I hauled it up on the scale at the check-in station, and my face fell when it came up at 64 pounds and change. Since most airlines have a 50 pound limit for baggage, I feared I’d have to pay a fee for overweight bags. But happy day, Virgin America’s limit is 70 pounds!
BrickCon 2008 so far
BrickCon is going very well so far. There are tons of great models on display, many great deals to be had on LEGO, and some amazing news
BrickCon here I come
I just bought my plane tickets (on Virgin America, natch) and am looking forward to my second brick convention this year! I’ll be arriving at Seattle airport at 11:35am on Friday 10/3 and leaving Sunday evening.
BrickFair 2008, Day 3
I’m writing this during the closing ceremonies. I have packed all of my models into a box, and have my suitcases beside me. “I’m leavin’ on a jet plane….” The final door prize raffle is going on now.
BrickFair 2008, Day 2
Well, the first of two public days is over, and the hotel was absolutely swarmed with people. They raised over $8000 for the SladeChild Foundation charity, which is great news.
BrickFair 2008, Day 1
I flew from San Francisco to Washington DC on Virgin America, and I have to say that it’s been the best air travel experience I’ve had in decades. Can’t say enough good things about that airline. Here’s hoping when I go home Sunday I have as good of an experience.
LEGO fan convention in northern California?
UPDATE – The convention, Bricks by the Bay, took place on April 9-11, 2010, and we’re in the planning process for the 2011 event. You can read more about it at the Bricks by the Bay site.
Another 2006 Garden Gnome by another Bill posted by another Ward
In Ted Ward’s pictures from Northwest BrickCon 2006 I came across a picture a while ago of a garden gnome, created by Bill Volbrecht, former LEGO Master Builder.
Save 9V Trains Minfig Protest
In BayLUG‘s recent exhibit at the Museum of American Heritage (MoAH), Bruce Chamberlain set up a display of minifigs protesting to save the 9V trains line.
No NWBrickCon for Me
It’s official, I’m not going to Northwest BrickCon. Having just gone to BrickFest a month ago I really can’t justify another trip right now, and besides BayLUG is having a meeting that weekend.
Best of BrickFest 2006
I’ve finally had a chance to go over all the photos I previously posted from BrickFest, and selected what I feel are the best.
Some are great photos, while others are photos of great things. Still others are just photos of things that are quintsentially BrickFest.
LEGO embraces Moonbase
The LEGO company has set a challenge to their own designers – create a moonbase module and present it at Brickfest!