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  • Bricks LA Is A Month Away!

    Bricks LA Is A Month Away!

    Can you believe Bricks LA 2016 is a little over a month away? I can hardly believe it. In case you don’t know, Bricks LA is the premier brick convention in Southern California! The event is happening January 8-10, 2016 at the Pasadena Convention Center located at 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101. We are in the full swing of planning and getting everything ready for the big show. VIB Registration is still open and is only $55. As a VIB, you get full access to all of our events and have the opportunity to display your MOCs for the public exhibition. Still not convinced? We have a full two days worth of building activities planned. But wait, there’s more! Our swag bag is awesome. It’s chock full of goodies and every VIB gets a Bricks LA 2016 t-shirt as part of their swag. Still not convinced? You can come check out the show as part of the public. Our public hours are January 9 and 10 from 10am – 5pm on both days, Admission is just $5 and kids 5 and under are free! There is going to be tons of new models to be seen, vendors to shop from, and a kids’ play area for the little ones.

    For more information, check out the Bricks LA website.

  • DesignerCon Tomorrow!

    DesignerCon Tomorrow!

    Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow November 21st and Sunday November 22nd, Designer Con is happening at the Pasadena Convention Center. Tickets are oh so reasonably priced at $5 presale and $7 at the door. It is the best value in town for your buck.

    And if you guys wanna come watch a bunch of LEGO nerds try and put together a LEGO amusement park as fast as possible, we’ll be doing a speed build of 10247 Ferris Wheel and 10244 Fairground Mixer on Saturday around 3:00pm over at the BrickStuds booth.

    Also at the BrickStuds booth will be one of the largest displays of Comic Bricks, a collection of comic book covers recreated in with LEGO. Check out the Comic Bricks flickr group for an idea of what will be on display.

    I hope to see you there so come on by and say hi.

  • DesignerCon Is Happening Next Weekend

    DesignerCon Is Happening Next Weekend

    Happening in just one week is DesignerCon! DCon will be held once again at the Pasadena Convention Center on November 21st and 22nd and putting together some of the best urban, underground, and pop independent artists in one room. There will be over 300 vendors, artists, and designers along with shows, demos, and other activities. FBTB will be there along with Brickstuds and BrickNerd featuring a large gallery of original MOCs. Comic Bricks will once again be showing this year taking some popular comic book covers and turning them into real-life LEGO models. On Saturday afternoon, the BrickStuds booth will also be doing a speed build of 10247 Ferris Wheel and as a bonus add-on event, we’ll also be speed-building 10244 Fairground Mixer.

    Entrance fee is one of the best values in town: just $5 pre-sale or $7 at the door. Honestly, it is one of my favorite shows to go to. If you have any interest in urban art, this is the show to go to. Bring the kids along and enjoy one of the last few warm days out of the house before El Niño hits.

    All the information you need to go to the show can be found at the DesignerCon website. I hope to see you there!

  • Bricks LA 2016 Registration Now Open

    Bricks LA 2016 Registration Now Open

    Registration for the Los Angeles area-based premiere AFOL convention, Bricks LA, is now open. Bricks LA is a two-day event happening held at the Pasadena Convention Center in sunny southern California on January 9th and 10th. We also have limited hours on Friday January 8th for early set-up for VIB’s and vendors who need more time. We’ve expanded our space and now have the entire first floor and two activity rooms.

    VIB’s (Very Important Builders): the registration fee is $55 and includes access to all of the VIB events (games, activities, giveaways, etc), access to our Saturday night after hours party, custom brick badges, a pretty sweet swag bag, participation in the public exhibition and theme contests, and more! Check out the Bricks LA VIB/AFOL Registration page for more information.

    Vendors: vendor registration is now open as well for $100 and we will now be offering WiFi access. Check out the Bricks LA Vendor Registration page for more information.

    The Public: for those of you interested in attending as part of the public, tickets are just $5 per person and kids 5 and under are free. It is one of the best family entertainment values in town and I say that without bias because as a father of three, cheap family entertainment is always welcome. Public viewing hours are from 10am to 5pm on both Saturday January 9th and Sunday January 10th.

    More information is available on the Bricks LA site. Still have questions? Hit me up here, here or here.

    We hope you can make it!

  • Deadline To Register For Bricks LA Is Tomorrow

    Deadline To Register For Bricks LA Is Tomorrow

    Update: We are sold out of VIB registrations. But don’t let that stop you from visiting the show during public hours! We hope to see you there!

    The last day to register for Los Angeles’ first AFOL convention, Bricks LA held at the Pasadena Convention Center on May 16th and 17th, is approaching fast – it’s tomorrow! Friday will be the last day to register as a VIB (Very Important Builder) and participate in the show as a builder and show off your latest, greatest, and best MOCs. Registration fee is $45 and includes:

    • Access to all Bricks LA attendee events throughout the weekend (keynote, giveaways, activities, games, etc.)!
    • Bricks LA brick badge including two custom printed bricks just for you!
    • Bricks LA swag bag full of fantastic brick goodies!
    • Ability to register MOCs to participate in the public exhibition and theme contests!

    We have a lot of stuff to giveaway too either in the swag bag or as prizes for the theme contests.

    Not attending as a VIB? Come as a guest and check out the public exhibition! Public hours are Saturday May 16th from 9am to 6pm and Sunday May 17th from 9am to 5pm. Admission is just $5 and children 12 and under are free! Tickets are available at the door.

    Got questions? The Bricks LA website has a ton of information so check it out and we hope to see you there.

  • Announcing Bricks LA – AFOL Convention in Southern California

    Announcing Bricks LA – AFOL Convention in Southern California

    Hello all. I’ve been very busy lately and the reason for which I am finally able to take the wraps off of. I’m very excited to announce Bricks LA. It will be the first AFOL convention held in the Los Angeles area and it’s happening this May 16th and 17th. The details are in the press release below. Hit up the Bricks LA website for complete registration information. Registration for attendees is now open and we are also accepting applications for vendors. Yes, this is real, and this is really happening. I myself can hardly believe it, but it is! Whether you come as a guest during public hours, or register as an attendee, we hope to see you there!

    Got questions? Post in the forum thread, email me directly, email Bricks LA, or use the contact us page.

    Bricks LA Lego Fan Convention Coming To Pasadena, CA

    Join brick fans and builders this May for the first annual Bricks LA Lego fan convention!

    LOS ANGELES, CA, March 17, 2015 – Bricks LA is excited to announce the first annual Lego fan convention at the Pasadena Convention Center (300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101) May 16th & 17th, 2015! Brick fans of all ages are welcome to join the festivities with over 6,000 square feet of custom made models, vendors selling sets and accessories, and a free build area for the kids!

    With fan built LEGO models inspired by comics, movies, pop culture, and classic themes such as space and town, there is something for the whole family to enjoy! Admission is only $5 and kids 12 and under are free! Public exhibit hours are Saturday May 16th from 10am to 6pm and Sunday May 17th from 10am to 5pm.

    Attendee registration is open for AFOLs (Adult Fans Of LEGO) who would like to participate in the private portion of the event and display their LEGO creations for the public. Registering as an attendee allows exclusive access to participate in the private events, games, and giveaways throughout the weekend! Plus, you can meet, hang out with, and become friends with fellow LEGO enthusiasts from all over the Southern California region and beyond!

    Please visit BricksLA.com for more information and follow Bricks LA on Twitter @BricksLA and Facebook.com/BricksLA for updates!

    Bricks LA is owned and operated by LEGO fanatics Ace Kim and Ayleen Gaspar. Ace, a self-confessed non-builder, lives vicariously through the works of others managing content on From Bricks To Bothans and curating the Fan Gallery at the annual Star Wars Days event at LEGOLAND California. Ayleen, a lifelong toy aficionado, has turned her passion for playthings into her career as co-owner of October Toys, producer/host of Toy Break, and coordinator of the annual toy/art convention Designer Con.

    Bricks LA is a privately run event and is not associated with the LEGO group of companies.

  • Star Wars Days at LEGOLAND CA – The Update

    Star Wars Days at LEGOLAND CA – The Update

    I can’t believe we’re already coming up on Star Wars Weekend. Where does the time go…. oh yeah, my three kids. There are a couple of things that I need to go over before the weekend.

    In case you haven’t noticed, registration is closed for the weekend and assuming everyone who signed up shows up, this might be our biggest year ever! The spreadsheet is locked, but there are a number of you who have put question marks or “TBD” for your MOC title. We will be printing out tent cards to display next to your MOC. We will also be asking people to use the names on the tent cards for voting purposes. So, if you’re one of those people who haven’t put a title in, please email me with your name and title so I can update the spreadsheet. You have until Tuesday at midnight to get this done.

    I just sent out an email to everyone who registered successfully for this weekend. Everyone should have gotten an email from me, and if you didn’t get the email marked “The Email” or “The Parking Pass”, then message me and we’ll figure out what happened. I’ve also contacted a few people separately who volunteered but were waitlisted. Unfortunately, there are no more available slots and it’s doubtful that anyone will be backing out at this point. So, everyone, please check your email.

    The picture above is the t-shirt that the volunteer crew will be getting. There is only one thing left to reveal and LEGOLAND is being pretty tight-lipped about it but it’s something that everyone should be getting in their goody bag.

    And lastly, The LEGO Group has generously donated a copy of 75060 Slave I as a prize. That will go to the winner of Best In Show – Fan’s Choice, a new category made up just for this prize.

    I think that’s it for now but I am most likely forgetting something. Can’t wait to see you all there this weekend.

  • FBTB @ Toy Fair 2015

    FBTB @ Toy Fair 2015

    It’s that time of year again! The time of year when toy industry professionals leave their loved ones alone on Valentine’s Day to spend it rubbing elbows with other like-minded people. The International Toy Fair is happening this weekend and FBTB will be there to bring you as much coverage as humanly possible. We’ll be focusing on licensed themes first and foremost and then move onto original themes, time permitting of course. If all goes well, coverage begins this Saturday at 7:00am Pacific Time.

  • Star Wars Days Promotional Minifigure Revealed

    Star Wars Days Promotional Minifigure Revealed

    And it’s TC-14. TC-14 was last seen 3 years ago as a Shop@Home promotional figure and will be making a reappearance for Star Wars Days at LEGOLAND California. He is part of the incentive package for builders participating in the Fan Gallery. There is plenty more to be revealed so stay tuned.

  • LEGOLAND California Hotel Discount For Star Wars Days

    LEGOLAND California Hotel Discount For Star Wars Days

    If you’re participating in the Fan Gallery at LEGOLAND California in March and would like to stay at the LEGOLAND hotel, then you are in luck. There is a 20% discount available for Theme or Fully Theme Rooms for the weekend of March 7th and 8th. Amenities include free wi-fi, free breakfast buffet, and an in-room treasure hunt for the kids. It will probably also apply to March 6th for Friday check-in if you’re going to drive in the night before. In order to ensure that the discount is available for participants, you must be email me at no_onions@yahoo.com or use the contact form for details on how to get the discount.

    FBTB receives NO compensation for anyone booking at the LEGOLAND Hotel. We are simply passing along a savings.