LEGO lovers' delight to land in Geelong

LEGO enthusiasts of all ages will have the opportunity to surround themselves with the coloured blocks when the Geelong Brick Show lands in the region.

Organised by Playwell Events, the June 7 and 8 show will feature around 40 tables of custom-built LEGO models on display alongside interactive models and play tables.

The exhibition will also include a variety of themes ranging from Star Wars and Marvel through to a huge city layout.

For Playwell Events owner Graham Draper, it will be the first time he has brought his show to Geelong, with a recent trip to Ballarat behind the visit.

Mr Draper said he has a focus on taking shows into regional areas, that would otherwise miss out.

“I get visitors to the show that sometimes travel quite far and some people said ‘Bring it to Geelong, we’d love to have you down here’ and it was just that mention,” he said.

“I just hope to see as many people as possible travelling down to Geelong; I think it’s probably the furthest I’ve ever travelled.”

Mr Draper started hosting the exhibitions eight years ago and during COVID decided to make it his full-time job, with a focus on doing shows in regional locations.

“It’s just a passion to see the responses from people that don’t really know what LEGO is about these days or how much it’s changed,” he said.

“Young kids absolutely love it, it’s something that I enjoy doing. I’ve been able to make a business out of it now and getting around to these new areas that don’t otherwise get LEGO exhibitions.”

Parents and other adults will also be well entertained at the show, with some pieces expected to prompt conversations around how LEGO has evolved.

The exhibition will feature around 40 tables for custom-built LEGO and interactive models.

“Some of the creations aren’t really child focused. One of the models I will bring down is a 65,000-piece model of the Notre Dame in Paris and so people can really appreciate the time that’s gone into it to build it,” Mr Draper said.

“There’s something for everyone – a lot of the older generations love to have a story about how much LEGO has changed over the years.”

The show will run from 10am until 4pm each day. Tickets are $10 each for children and adults and will be available at the door or through trybooking.com/CZNKX .