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  • Bricks LA Registration Still Open, Hotel Rooms Too!

    Bricks LA Registration Still Open, Hotel Rooms Too!

    Hey, y’all! Bricks LA Registration is still open! We will be closing registration on December 19th for reals this time. It’s not too late to join in on the festivities. On top of the public display we have a ton of activities planned during and after the con. Hit up the Bricks LA site for more information and to register.

    Also, we are happy to announce that the Hilton Pasadena is the official hotel for Bricks LA 2016! We have a limited block of rooms available for VIBs and vendors at the special convention rate of $139/night. This rate will be available until December 23rd or until the block is sold-out.

    Hilton Pasadena
    168 South Los Robles Avenue
    Pasadena, CA 91101

    You can make your reservation online or by calling the hotel at (626) 577-1000 and mentioning Bricks LA or group code “BLA16”.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Bricks LA Is This Weekend!

    Bricks LA Is This Weekend!

    It almost doesn’t seem real but yes, it’s happening! This weekend will see the very first AFOL Convention in the Los Angeles area kick off at the Pasadena Convention Center. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend come join us and view all of the amazing MOCs on display. We’ll also have a kids’ play area full of loose brick, a LEGO Movie cardboard standup for photo opportunities, and vendors selling new and vintage LEGO sets. The doors to the public will open from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday May 16th and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday May 17th. Admission is just $5 with free admission for kids 12 and under.

    The Pasadena Convention Center is located at 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101. There is limited parking at the center with additional parking available at the Paseo Colorado mall located right across the street. Bricks LA will be held on the lower level where the conference rooms are in Rooms 102-105. I hope many of you will come and visit the show!

  • 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.