Xmas village under attack from Imperial Forces. Our contribution to Sidney’s Christmas Grotto. Check it out @ 2387 Beacon Avenue (next door to Alexander’s Coffee).
Fundraiser for Dacian
VicLUG will be participating in a fundraiser for young Dacian who has MS and needs a specialized van in the future. We are partnering with our good buddies Heroes Inc on October 25th at the Commonwealth Recreation Centre.
The event runs between 1-3 and look forward to seeing you there!
LEGO Lunch
Bring something you made or just come out and meet the gang!
When: Sunday October 12, Noon-2:00
Where: Denny’s (across from Mayfair Mall)
Who: Adults interested in joining VicLUG
Come spend some time with Block-Heads like yourself before scarfing down all that Thanksgiving Turkey.
Cherry Bomb Ultimate Toy Show – Oct. 5th
VicLUG will be at the upcoming Cherry Bomb Ultimate Toy and Hobby show, we haven’t missed one yet!
It’s at Pearkes Arena, behind Silvery City and Tillicum Mall.
Kids are free admission
Adults : $5 9am – 3pm
Early birds: $15 8am – 9am
Hope to see you there!
Train Show- Sept 7/2014
VICLUG will be attending the Victoria Model Railway show: Sunday, September 7th at Juan de Fuca Rec Centre. We will be displaying a Lego railway, with multiple levels of tracks and several large bridges. Trains will be controlled by DCC, along with a range of lit buildings.
Cherry Bomb – April 27th
VicLUG will be at the upcoming Cherry Bomb Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair on April 27th. Along with our regular Lego shop and kid build zone we are planning our first ever Great Ball Contraption.
The Toy Fair is at Pearkes Arena behind Tillicum Mall.
Kids are free!
Adults are $5 from 9am – 3pm
Early Birds are $15 from 8am – 9am
Tillicum Lego Mania 2014
VicLUG was at Tillicum Lego Mania for the 5th year running, partnering with Robin Sather of Brickville this time to make the Gates of Harmonious Interest from China Town. The theme of this year’s event was ‘Old Victoria’ and the kids’ contest entries were just incredible.
The gates were designed by Robin and many VicLUG members helped with the building of the mosaics and rest of the structure. It was so complicated that the ‘resolution’ had to be lowered and it still ran a day over, easily the most complicated and ambitious creation seen at Lego Mania. A steel structure kept it sturdy and this time around there was a significant proportion more of Lego to Duplo ratio.
These are just a few of the pictures, see more of the building process here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/blobfarm/sets/72157642757449165/
The kids contest had a wonderful turnout and really well crafted creations!
See all the creations and winners here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/blobfarm/sets/72157642764109683/
VicLUG had a moc display as well as the popular Where’s Waldo minifig search.
Check out the rest of the mocs here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/blobfarm/sets/72157642767497244/
There was also a public build zone but as usual no pictures were taken. Imagine a massive zone filled with kids feeding from brick troughs.
Here are the previous year’s big Duplo builds
Family Day 2014
This year is only the second Family Day holiday here in BC and it is also the second annual Sidney Family Day event. Check out all the fun LEGO-themed action at the Sidney Family Day website.
LEGO-Certified Professional Robin Sather will be joined by other VicLUG members to create two different big builds including a giant mosaic build on Monday that YOU can help put together!
Westshore Hobby Show
Come see us at the Westshore Town Centre Hobby Show, January 31 – February 2, 2014!
We will have a display of MOCs and models as well as the infamous “Kid Build” bins so young and old can dive in and play with some LEGO.
Tillicum LEGO Mania Challenge
Name of Event: Tillicum LEGO Mania Challenge
Date: March 15th – 17th, 2013
Place: Tillicum Centre
3170 Tillicum Road, Victoria, B.C., V9A 7C5
Contact: Anna Haney
ahaney@riocan.com
250-381-7123
Description: Come and join us for our 4th annual Tillicum LEGO Mania Challenge March 16th & 17th at Tillicum Centre. Over 100 contestants, ages 5 – 14 years will be showcasing their LEGO masterpieces for a chance to Win LEGO prizes. The theme this year is –WATER. Meet Lego Certified Professional, Robin Sather, and watch him build a GIANT LEGO sculpture. Children under 14 years who are not contestants will have a chance to try out our mini build area. The Victoria Lego Users Group (VicLUG) will also be on hand with some of their LEGO creations. Prizes will be awarded for the top three entries for ages 5-8 years and 9-14 years on Sunday, March 17th at 2:00 pm. More prizes will be given out during our LEGO Trivia on Sunday, March 17th at 2:00 pm. Come join us at the lower level of Tillicum Centre during regular mall hours and see an exciting LEGO exhibit! www.tillicumkids.com
