Festi'Briques 2012: LEGO and conviviality

 (Click on the image to access the photo gallery)

Back to the moment of Festi'Briques 2012 where I spent part of the day. Nice atmosphere, it circulates well around the tables, exhibitors available and answering all questions from visitors, welcoming volunteers, I do not regret my 5 hours on the road, a good part of which is in the snow. 

The 1000 m2 gymnasium that hosts the event is well occupied and there is a lot to see. I was able to find Domino 39 and R5-N2 who came to present their MOCs, the Rochefort station for Domino 39 and Vader's barge for R5-N2, also seen at Fana'Briques this year. Friendly and relaxed meal in the company of Daftren, who came as a visitor, his young brother-in-law who is also passionate about LEGO and R5-N2.

Lots of MOCs presented, with superb achievements especially on the Cars or City themes, with a pinch of superheroes in the heart of the city to stick to the main theme, cinema. The team Bionifigs was present in force and offered a few creations including one on the Transformers theme which reconciles me a little with the Bionicle / Hero Factory theme. 

Large crowds also around the Technic stand on which were gathered all the official sets released between 1977 and 1990 surrounded by some nice MOCs. 

Many amazed children there, accompanied by their parents who clearly understand that we can do very beautiful things with LEGO. An observation in view of the reactions of the children: It must move or that it flashes to attract their attention. A running train, a helicopter with the rotor in action or a few light diodes are enough to attract them to an MOC.

As for the Star Wars range, a Hoth diorama, a battle of Endor where the Gungans (undoubtedly from Naboo, history of a change of air) come to lend a hand to the Ewoks and some UCS on display, including the most recent, the 10227 B-Wing set.

A dedicated space allows children to play with DUPLOs made available to them, the older ones can discover some LEGO board games including the famous 853373 LEGO® Kingdoms Chess Set.

If you are in the area, you can go and discover it all tomorrow Sunday at Châtenoy-le-Royal (8, Avenue Georges Brassens - Gymnase Alain Colas).

Otherwise, you can have a preview of the event with the photo gallery that I have posted for you on this page. 

Small precision about the diorama representing the Deep of Helm: It was apparently not planned to present it like this, but JeanG, the president of Festi'Briques confirmed to me that the 3000 Orcs envisaged could not be obtained , they were to form an imposing army in front of the walls and the soldiers in black who are here present outside the fortress were originally to ensure its defense.

The association's website is at this address.