Fresh off a COVID-19 hiatus, Lego lovers from across the state converged on Launceston's Albert Hall on Saturday and Sunday for Brixhibition.
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Each of the eight sessions sold out.
Presented by the Tasmanian Brick Enthusiasts, Brixhibition wowed the COVID-capacity audience on 380 people per session, with figurines galore on display - the work of passionate local enthusiasts.
From train tracks to Scooby Doo, Star Trek, Top Gear, Game of Thrones, and a 'working' farm, there truly was a display to enthrall everyone.
The event also normally operates as a fundraiser to provide Lego kits for children admitted to the Launceston General Hospital.
Enthusiast and event organiser Ken Draeger said it was worth it to see the smiles on people's faces as they perused the exhibits.
"We have sold out all sessions which is really cool, and obviously being limited it's a lot less than what we normally do, but it's more a community service than a fundraiser this year," he said.
"I think they're pretty desperate after a year of not much at all, I think they're pretty keen to come out and look at everything on display."
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There were some interactive activities - with attendees able to build custom figurines and make earrings.
The works on display took their owners anywhere from a few hours to a year to put together, just to be destroyed at the end of the event, to be rebuilt into new creations.
Exhibitor Mark Chesnik said that he put months of work into his pieces on display.
Hudson, aged 7, travelled from Port Sorell with his father Jason to attend.
"I've liked the dancing display and the ginormous skyscraper," he said.
"I really like all the trains here, because I like trains and robots and I like inventions - I always pretend that I'm an inventor.
"I've also liked where you can build your own minifigs."
Mr Draeger also confirmed that there were no Lego-related injuries at the event - with everyone wearing appropriate footwear and no stray pieces on the floor, with people unable to touch displays due to the COVID-safe plan.
Brixhibition will be held at the Ulverstone Sports and Leisure Centre in July, and Hobart's City Hall in October.
More information about upcoming sessions, including purchasing tickets, is available at http://www.brixhibition.com/.
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