The "ultimate event for LEGO lovers" is coming to downtown Louisville this summer.
The LEGO Brick Convention will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center at 221 S. 4th St. from July 15 to July 16, according to the event webpage, in a showcase of the popular toy brand.
The Brick Convention is an event where professional LEGO artists gather to display their "amazing LEGO creations and to meet with fans," event spokesperson Greyson Riley Beights said in a release. The showcase will also include LEGO celeb meet-and-greets, including the cast from LEGO Masters, a game show where teams compete to complete challenges for a cash prize.
LEGO fans will have the opportunity to "get creative in the Construction Zone," with thousands of bricks. They can also engage with live builds or check out the life-size LEGO creations on display at the convention's galleries, the release said.
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Other attractions include a Star Wars Zone with creations from the movie universe, a castle build zone where fans can work on a medieval-style LEGO build and plenty of opportunities to get at some LEGO merch, according to Beights.
The convention will support Creations for Charity, a nonprofit that gifts LEGOS to "underprivileged children around the world during the holidays," Beights said.
How do I get tickets for the LEGO Brick Convention?
Tickets for the Brick Convention are $14.99 and available for July 15 and 16, available to purchase on the event's website. Tickets will be $18 at the door.
Tickets are exclusively available for the date and time chosen at booking.
Early booking is suggested as tickets are expected to sell out quickly, the group said.
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FAQs
LOUISVILLE BRICK CONVENTION is coming to the Kentucky International Convention Center on July 15-16, 2023!
Why is January 28 Lego Day? ›
The holiday is celebrated on Jan. 28 because, according to the Library of Congress, that was the day the original patent was filed for Lego. The patent was filed by Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, managing director of Lego from 1957 through 1973 and founder Ole Kirk Christiansen's son.
Is there an international Lego Day? ›
Jan. 28 is International Lego Day, a day to celebrate the little plastic bricks that have captured the hearts and imaginations of millions. Whether you build Lego Harry Potter, Lego Star Wars, Lego Technic, Lego Architecture, or any other kind of Lego, it's time to break out the bricks and build.
What is the Lego convention? ›
BRICK CONVENTION is filled with interactive, creative and educational activities for the whole family! Join us for hands-on educational fun for all ages: Building Zones, dozens of large-scale and miniature LEGO models and displays, professional LEGO artists, vendors selling anything and everything LEGO and much more!
When were legos first created? ›
In 1949 LEGO produced its first plastic brick, a precursor to its signature brick with interlocking studs on the top and tubes on the bottom. It was patented in 1958 by Christiansen's son Godtfred Kirk, who replaced his father as the head of the company.
When was Lego struggling? ›
Lego Goes Into Decline
Throughout the 1990s and into the next century, Lego suffered a decline in profits. This was partly due to a change in design philosophy. Many of the original designers were laid off, and young “innovators” who knew little about toy design were hired.
What happened to Lego in 1969? ›
In 1969 the Duplo system was introduced. Duplo bricks are much larger than Lego bricks, making them safer for young children, but the two systems are compatible: Lego bricks can be fitted neatly onto Duplo bricks, allowing a seamless transition to the Lego system as children outgrow their Duplo bricks.
Why is there no LEGO military? ›
“We have a strict policy regarding military models, and therefore, we do not produce tanks, helicopters, etc. While we always support the men and women who serve their country, we prefer to keep the play experiences we provide for children in the realm of fantasy.”
What is the biggest LEGO convention in the US? ›
BrickFair is believed to be the largest Lego convention in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The Virginia convention has had up to 22,500 attendees in its public hours.
Why is LEGO called LEGO? ›
The name 'LEGO' is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”.
Brick Convention is a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan, with lots to see and do including large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new LEGO® sets, retired LEGO® sets, minifigures & accessories plus dedicated building areas.
What was LEGO originally called? ›
LEg GOdt becomes the LEGO® name
The company changes its name after Ole Kirk Kristiansen allegedly holds a competition among his employees to find a good name for the business. The competition winner (who can claim the prize of a bottle of Ole Kirk Kristiansen's home-made wine) is ...
Who owns LEGO now? ›
The LEGO Group is owned by KIRKBI A/S (75%) and the LEGO Foundation (25%).
What is the oldest Lego figure? ›
What is the oldest Lego minifigure? Apparently, the oldest true minifigure (with movable arms, legs, and head like current figures, and the same size and shape) is a policeman issued by the company in 1978 as part of the Lego Set 600.
Why is today Lego day? ›
January 28 is International LEGO Day! The LEGO Group was founded by Godtfred Kirk Christiansen in the 1930s, but the first plastic LEGO bricks weren't patented until January 28, 1958. The name “LEGO” comes from the Danish words “leg” and “godt”, meaning “play well”.
What date is National Lego day? ›
What day is National Lego day? ›
National Lego Day, on January 28, celebrates these incredibly ingenious and enriching toys.
What international day is January 28? ›
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