{"id":294180,"date":"2026-06-03T09:34:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T09:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/294180\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T09:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T09:34:15","slug":"thousands-of-lego-fans-set-to-converge-in-orlando-for-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/294180\/","title":{"rendered":"Thousands of LEGO fans set to converge in Orlando for convention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Thousands of LEGO enthusiasts are set to gather in Orlando this weekend as the Orlando Brick Convention returns to the Central Florida Fairgrounds on June 6 and 7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This annual event showcases professional LEGO artists from across the country displaying intricate custom-built creations, and gives fans the chance to meet LEGO personalities and fellow builders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Attendees can enjoy a range of attractions, such as a Star Wars-themed display area, interactive brick pits with thousands of LEGO pieces, vendor booths featuring rare and retired LEGO sets, and exhibits by local fan builders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to organizers, a portion of the event\u2019s proceeds will benefit the Build Smiles Foundation, a nonprofit that supports orphanages in Brazil and supplies LEGO sets to underprivileged children worldwide during the holidays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tickets start at $14.99 and are available for either Saturday or Sunday. Organizers note that some admission times are already selling out and urge guests to buy tickets in advance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For more details, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/BrickConvention.com\/Orlando\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:BrickConvention.com\/Orlando;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;BrickConvention.com\/Orlando&quot;}\" class=\"link \">BrickConvention.com\/Orlando<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Click here;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Click here&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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