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| genre = [[Lego|LEGO]] fan convention |
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'''BrickWorld''' is an annual [[LEGO]] fan convention that takes place in various midwest locations in the United States. The convention was founded in 2007 and mostly consists of AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) or TFOLs (Teen Fans of LEGO), where they display and share their creations made of LEGO bricks. '''BrickWorld Chicago''' consists of both a private convention and a public exposition, where as other locations only have the public exposition.{{cite web |url=https://brickworld.com/brickworld-expositions/ |title=BrickWorld Locations|publisher=BrickWorld |access-date=2023-02-26}} Brickworld Chicago occurs annually on the third weekend in June. |
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==History== |
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The first BrickWorld convention was held in 2007 at the Ravinia Ballroom at the ''Westin Chicago North Shore'' in [[Wheeling, Illinois]]. In 2013, the primary BrickWorld convention changed its name to '''BrickWorld Chicago''' and moved to the larger [[Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel]] venue in [[Schaumburg, Illinois]], where it has remained ever since.{{cite web |url=https://toycons.com/event/14703/brickworld-chicago-2013 |title=Brickworld Chicago 2013 |publisher=Toycons |access-date=2023-02-26}} |
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Brickworld's private convention offers workshops, presentations, roundtable discussions, special events and challenges. The event provides an opportunity for fan community to get together and learn from each other. AFOLs and TFOLs are the main focus of Brickworld's private days. |
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The convention was founded by LEGO enthusiasts Bryan Bonahoom and others{{needs citation}}, who wanted to create a space for LEGO fans to gather and display their creations. The convention was a success, and has since grown to become one of the largest LEGO fan conventions in the world{{cite web |url=https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/brickworld-chicago-largest-lego-convention-world/ |title=Brickworld Chicago: The Largest LEGO Convention in the World |publisher=Scholastic |access-date=2023-02-26}}. |
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Brickworld's public days invite anyone and everyone to view all the builder's creations as well as to see a few small events. In addition, popular LEGO-centric YouTubers are in attendance for fans to meet, including MandRproductions, RichboyJhae, TheBrickWiz, Dalek Bricks, and DTinaglia Studios. Vendors are also set up around the convention floor to sell both official LEGO sets or custom elements. |
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| ⚫ | BrickWorld was featured in the 2014 documentary ''[[A Lego Brickumentary]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-filmmakers-respond-to-criticism-of-lego-2015jul31-story.html |title=Filmmakers respond to criticism of Lego 'Brickumentary' |author=Luqman Adeniyi |newspaper=[[The San Diego Union-Tribune]] |date=July 31, 2015}}</ref> |
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Brickworld Chicago occurs annually on the third weekend in June. Brickworld also operates several exposition only events around the Midwest and Florida.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://brickworld.com/brickworld-expositions/ |title=Brickworld Locations |website=Brickworld |quote=Brickworld operates public expositions throughout the year. Expositions include displays, interactive activities, and vendors selling LEGO sets, parts and aftermarket accessories. These events are in the same cities each year. We travel to these locations. But, we are not a traveling show in the sense that we go to a lot of new places each year. |access-date=March 8, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Activities== |
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BrickWorld features a wide range of activities for LEGO fans of all ages. All BrickWorld public exposition include a display area where attendees can view and photograph LEGO creations from builders around the world. The expo also includes a marketplace, where vendors sell LEGO sets, parts, and accessories. The BrickWorld Chicago convention includes workshops, where attendees can learn new building techniques and participate in group builds. |
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In 2020, Brickworld Chicago, Milwaukee, and Indy were all cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. The shows were originally scheduled for June, October, and November respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=https://brickworld.com/|access-date=2020-08-30|website=Brickworld|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Lego fandom]] |
* [[Lego fandom]] |
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* [[BrickFair]] |
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* [[BrickCon]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 15:54, 26 February 2023
| BrickWorld | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | LEGO fan convention |
| Venue | Chicago: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel |
| Location(s) | Schaumburg, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois Milwaukee, Wisconsin Indianapolis, Indiana Kansas City, Missouri |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2007 |
| Attendance | 10,000+ annually |
| Organized by | BrickWorld LLC |
| Website | brickworld |
BrickWorld is an annual LEGO fan convention that takes place in various midwest locations in the United States. The convention was founded in 2007 and mostly consists of AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) or TFOLs (Teen Fans of LEGO), where they display and share their creations made of LEGO bricks. BrickWorld Chicago consists of both a private convention and a public exposition, where as other locations only have the public exposition."BrickWorld Locations". BrickWorld. Retrieved 2023-02-26. Brickworld Chicago occurs annually on the third weekend in June.
History
The first BrickWorld convention was held in 2007 at the Ravinia Ballroom at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Illinois. In 2013, the primary BrickWorld convention changed its name to BrickWorld Chicago and moved to the larger Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel venue in Schaumburg, Illinois, where it has remained ever since."Brickworld Chicago 2013". Toycons. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
The convention was founded by LEGO enthusiasts Bryan Bonahoom and others[citation needed], who wanted to create a space for LEGO fans to gather and display their creations. The convention was a success, and has since grown to become one of the largest LEGO fan conventions in the world"Brickworld Chicago: The Largest LEGO Convention in the World". Scholastic. Retrieved 2023-02-26..
BrickWorld was featured in the 2014 documentary A Lego Brickumentary.[1]
Activities
BrickWorld features a wide range of activities for LEGO fans of all ages. All BrickWorld public exposition include a display area where attendees can view and photograph LEGO creations from builders around the world. The expo also includes a marketplace, where vendors sell LEGO sets, parts, and accessories. The BrickWorld Chicago convention includes workshops, where attendees can learn new building techniques and participate in group builds.
See also
References
- ^ Luqman Adeniyi (July 31, 2015). "Filmmakers respond to criticism of Lego 'Brickumentary'". The San Diego Union-Tribune.
External links
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