Brick Blast Was a Blast!

This past weekend, a new LEGO fan event was held in Santa Clara named Brick Blast Live. The theme was Out of This World, but we showed a wide variety of creations including road trip, castles, art, GBC, Space, and so much more! In total, 41 BayLUG members participated. There were activities for exhibitors on Friday evening, and then the public was invited to attend on Saturday. And boy did the public attend. Attendance is estimated to be at 4,000, a sold out show! A few members volunteered to help run activities for both exhibitors and the public. Brick Blast Live included many interactive events to inspire the public, including multiple trivia and speed-build games, LEGO and Duplo play areas, a scavenger hunt, a glow-in-the-dark brick zone, a vehicle racing derby, and a playable Space-themed brick-built arcade cabinet. We all had a great time, and look forward to an expanded event next year.

Click here for the full gallery of photos. BayLUG photography by Davin White.

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Displaying New Mexico in New Mexico

Earlier this month, BayLUG President Russell Clark got the chance to road trip to New Mexico to display a couple MOCs of real New Mexico buildings at Albuquerque Brick Convention. Part of the adventure was getting the opportunity to get pictures of the two buildings with their real life counterparts. These buildings were part of our 2025 The Great American Road Trip collab display.

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Microscale USS Enterprise

Written by BayLUG member Jason Pillon.

I’ve always loved the design of the USS Enterprise – its iconic saucer and nacelles have secured its spot in pop-culture history. Its seemingly simple geometry translates to challenging connections when building with LEGO – hard enough when building at midi- or larger scale. But I like building small. It’s easy on the wallet and space.

When I started, those distinctive shapes and angles of the Enterprise posed quite the challenge. After what seemed like an endless number of attempts and part combinations, everything came together for a very satisfying 5-piece solution. Then I just needed to tackle the Star Trek delta for the stand. I think Scotty would be proud.

His MOC was also featured by Beyond the Brick.
https://www.facebook.com/BeyondtheBrickTV/posts/pfbid035joLWTMMkWzAGHy2JUpG8gRHWd9qnuyXTw4CiZxVX1kozFKQoJZjrjLJvhUnPC2ul

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AFOL Party at Pleasanton LEGO Store

On June 21st, BayLUG members attended another AFOL Party hosted by the Stoneridge Mall LEGO store. Everyone who attended had a great time. This is just one of the perks of being a member.

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San Mateo County Fair

Club members Ryan Ogren and Oliver Marar entered their Road to Hana MOC, from our Great American Road Trip collab, in the San Mateo County Fair. They won both the first place and judges choice awards. Ryan also entered his Minecraft MOC and won second place.

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Solvang Brick & Builds 2026

The weekend of April 18-19, BayLUG members attended the 2nd Annual Solvang Brick & Builds LEGO fan convention. We took about a quarter of our 2025 collab layout The Great American Road Trip, as well as several other MOCs. In all 22 members attended. For the second year in a row, we were able to bring home some trophies.

Johannes van Galen: LEGO CITY/ TRAIN winner

Audrey & Colby Bruckner: THERE’S NO I IN TEAM (BEST COLLABORATION) winners

Colby Bruckner: SAT RAFFLE Pursuit of Flight

Joel Marbella: SUN RAFFLE Parisian Street

Here is some press we have found.

https://www.ksby.com/santa-ynez-valley/solvang-hosts-the-second-annual-lego-inspired-brick-and-builds-event

https://www.ksby.com/videos/santa-ynez-valley/solvang-hosts-the-second-annual-lego-inspired-brick-and-builds-event

https://santamariatimes.com/solvang-brick-build-event-draws-crowds-photos/collection_bf80036b-82e1-45e7-818b-0ddd4d2dc968.html#1

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Donation to Joey’s Toy Drive

This year BayLUG chose Joey’s Toy Drive for our annual donation. We donated 42 LEGO sets. If you would like to join us in donating, please visit them at https://www.joeystoydrive.org/

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AFOL Party at Pleasanton LEGO Store

On September 14th, BayLUG members attended an AFOL Party hosted by the Stoneridge Mall LEGO store. Everyone who attended had a great time.

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Bricks Cascade 2025

Written by BayLUG member Leonard M.

A contingent of BayLUGers represented the club at the Bricks Cascade 2025 convention.  Held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, the event is one of the largest West Coast LEGO brick fan conventions and a Recognized AFOL Networking Event.

BayLUG showcased a collection of LEGO brick creations from its “Once Upon a Time” collaborative build.   Among the many builds, Simone’s and Adam’s castle and medieval town build, with its many moving displays like automated knight jousting, drew in the crowds.  BayLUGers Simone, Adam, Bill, Jen, Andrew, and Leonard all attended and handled show setup and teardown.  Other BayLUGers contributed builds as well.  Other BayLUGers also attended and displayed builds separately. 

The BayLUG “Once Upon a Time” build was displayed over the course of the two pubic attendee days, Saturday, May 17th through Sunday, May 18th.  It was estimated that over 7,000 members of the public attended. 

We are proud to announce that the BayLUG display was awarded “People’s Choice”, taking home one of the two top prizes given at the convention.  Josh Hanlon of “Beyond the Brick” interviewed the BayLUG team during the convention about the build.  Bill received an individual trophy as well. 

Thanks to all the BayLUGers who attended and who participated in the collab this year.

Photo Credit:<br /> Josh Dickerson<br /> www.jdphotoart.com<br /> @jd.photoart on instagram
Photo Credit:<br /> Josh Dickerson<br /> www.jdphotoart.com<br /> @jd.photoart on instagram
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