BrickCon 2010 ... September 30 - October 3, 2010 ... Tales of the Brick!

BrickCon is a Convention for Adult LEGO® Hobbyists (ALH). It is made up of two parts: Convention and Exhibition.

The Convention provides a place for ALHs to get together, meet other hobbyists, some of whom have been only names before being met at the Con, share their friendship, experiences and show off their fantastic creations.

There are many smaller events within the Convention including contests, games, round-table discussions, seminars and presentations.

The Exhibition invites LEGO® fans of all ages to view hundreds of incredible hobbyist-built creations and meet, and hopefully be inspired by, their creators.

Using our light rail should be the best way to get from SeaTac Airport to Downtown Seattle. Here is a map to help.

Once you are in Seattle proper, transportation should be relatively easy. The bus system is fairly comprehensive. There is a "Ride Free Zone" within downtown Seattle (The Seattle Center is a bit north of "downtown", and a bit outside the zone - but within walking distance of the zone). Also, there is the famous Monorail, which will get you from the Seattle Center to Westlake Center (downtown) and back (~$4 round trip, ~$2 one way).

Travel tips and information about Seattle.

BrickCon Preferred Hotel:
The Maxwell Hotel
300 Roy Street, Seattle, WA, Seattle, WA 98109
Located one block north of the Exhibition Hall. When calling or emailing [reservations@themaxwellhotel.com] to make reservations, mention "Group Number 106133" to receive the BrickCon discount.
Please Note: Reservations made online will not recognize the code. To get the discount call or email only.

Hampton Inn
700 5th Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109

Mediterranean Inn
425 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Marqueen Hotel
600 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Best Western Executive Inn
200 Taylor Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Seattle By The Space Needle Travelodge
200 6th Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109

Quality Inn and Suites
225 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Holiday Inn Express Seattle City Center, Wa
226 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

We have set the schedule for vehicle entry onto the Center grounds:

Thursday
7:30am - 11:30am
5pm - 9pm

Friday
8am - Noon

Sunday
5pm - Midnight

When you stop at the gate, just let the guard know you are with BrickCon and you will be passed through. At the loading dock there will be someone to assist you with your vehicle placement and help you unload.

If your items are small, please do not use the gate entry. Use the Mercer Street loading zone just in front of the Exhibition Hall, instead.

Any times not listed above, people must carry their stuff on/off the grounds. We will provide hand trucks and carts (and people) to help.

18 and over.

If you are under the age of 18, you and your parent/guardian must both register and s/he must be with you during the Convention hours in order for you to attend.

Registration is for people attending the entire three day Convention.

If you are a die-hard fan of LEGO, you might be considering registering.

We strongly discourage people under the age of 14 from registering. The aim of our event is to bring together mature people who enjoy the hobby of building with LEGO elements.

We suggest that those under the age of 14 will be better served by attending the Public Exhibition on Saturday and/or Sunday.

If you are under the age of 18 and want to register, at least one of your parents must also register. This is to ensure that non-adults have the guidance and care we cannot provide.

If you are an adult who enjoys the hobby of working with LEGO® elements, then you should consider Registering and plan to join us for 3 15-hour days (four days, counting setup) of fun and friendship.

If you are unsure about this level of intensity, you should visit on Saturday and/or Sunday and see the amazing things made with LEGO® elements and meet the awesome people who build them!

Technically, no. You could register at the door. However, we do need to have enough time to make personalized items for the Attendees. For this, our cut-off date is September 15.

Although we do permit people under the age of 18 to attend the full Convention as long as a parent (or adult guardian) also attends, we strongly discourage people under the age of 14 from attending. Most of the activities we schedule are directed toward adults and usually require attention spans longer than most younger children exhibit. It is common for the adults who attend to have conversations which might be deemed inappropriate for younger listeners.

If you do choose to bring your son or daughter to the full Convention, we must remind you that you are responsible for their behavior at all times during the Convention.

Generally, No.

An exception would be for someone helping you bring your MOCs in on Thursday, all day, or Friday morning. Your assistant is welcome to stay Thursday, but not Friday.

If you also need help removing your MOCs Sunday evening, your assistant is welcome after 5pm.

A special consideration is made for personal attendants (inerpreters, nurses, etc.). Please use the Contact Us page for more information.

During all times other than Public Hours (11am - 3pm Sat/Sun) only paid registrants are allowed within the Convention.

The "Name" and "Organization" bricks of your badge are just what we call these bricks. Your use of them is totally in your hands. You may put anything on your bricks you wish - using up to 22 characters on each brick. You may also leave them blank, but hey, opportunity only knocks once.

Technically, no. However, if your MOC is larger than 32 studs in any dimension, your Theme Coordinator will want to know so s/he can provide enough space for your creation.

We do have tremendously more space available this year than last, but we need to know your requirements - table/floor space, power, lighting, etc.

Theoretically no! But you should be in communication with the various Theme Coordinators to make sure they are ready for your MOCs.

No.

The MOC cards are to inform the viewer about your MOC. If you fill out your MOC Card in advance, we'll print it and have it ready for you when you come in. There will be blank cards at the Con to fill in by hand.

If you want your MOC considered for any award, at any level, you must have a MOC Card.

If you would like your MOC Cards printed, you must have them entered before Monday, September 27. We will print (entered) MOC Cards before the Convention begins and have blank cards available beginning Thursday as Creations are brought in.

Every precaution will be made to preserve the security of your creations. At all times throughout the Convention there will be several persons present. No one will be allowed inside without permission.

During the Public Exhibition, we will have special volunteer staff to monitor the exhibits and assist guests with questions.

BrickCon policy is that for single-table vendors, we require full Convention Registration plus a Brick Bazaar Table Rental.

Our Registration fee is $65. Register.
The vendor table fee is $100. Vendor Table.

We provide an 8 foot table w/tablecloth, set within an 8' x 6-1/2' space. Brick Bazaar vendors must report and pay taxes directly to the City of Seattle and State of Washington. The Brick Bazaar is always open (at vendors' discretion) and is expected to be open during public hours (Saturday, Oct 3 and Sunday, Oct 4 from 11am to 3pm).

We have a limited number of tables, so please reserve yours early.

This year's BrickCon Draft set is not yet chosen. If you have a suggestion, please use the 'Contact Us' form and let us know what you'd like to draft.

Yes, after completing the Registration process, mark the box "paying by check", and send your check or money order, made out to "BrickCon LLC", and a copy of your invoice to:

BrickCon LLC
2609 S. 353rd St.
Federal Way WA 98003

A registered participant (attendee) is allowed to attend all three days of the Convention (8am to 11pm; Friday, Saturday and Sunday), plus Thursday Move-In (8am to 10pm). Activities include presentations, seminars, roundtable discussions, contests, games, door prizes and many experiences unique to a LEGO® Fan Convention. The full attendee receives a Convention Packet contaning a personalized brick name badge, a program of activities, some exclusive hand outs, coupons and other fun stuff. The fee is $65 for adults over 21, and $60 for all others.

"Open to the public" means we invite everyone to view our exhibition of hundreds of hobbyist-built LEGO® models involving hundreds of thousands of LEGO® pieces. Also, there will be a Building Zone, a Brick Bazaar (where LEGO® stuff may be purchased), door prizes, and other give-aways. The public times are Saturday and Sunday, from 11am to 3pm. The fee is $7 per person (children under 4 are free).

After July 1st, you will have the ability to purchase tickets online in advance, here. We will be able to accept all forms of online payment via paypal. You will not need a paypal account to purchase tickets. There will be a small service fee for this convenience.

One of our fan-favorite public activities is the large Building Zone where children of all ages can play and build with hundreds of LEGO® elements. Once built, these masterpieces can be displayed for all to see on our Building Zone display tables. Sorry, these constructions cannot be taken home.

We also have free Door Prize raffle drawings.

There may be un-announced contests in which the public will be welcome to participate.

Visit the Exhibition Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th, from 11am to 3pm.

Yes! Throughout the Convention there will be T-Shirts and LEGO® parts, sets and related items for sale at our Brick Bazaar. The Bazaar will be open to the public during Public hours (11am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday).

There is no way to know ahead of time what will be available. Please come Saturday and Sunday to find out!

Yes. All of the activities scheduled during the Public Exhibition are intended and suitable for people of all ages.

Our ninth annual BrickCon Exhibition will be held October 2nd and 3rd, 2010.

We are returning to the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, which is on Mercer Street just across from the Parking Garage.

We will be open to the public from 11:00am to 3:00pm Saturday, Oct. 2nd, and Sunday, Oct. 3rd.

The admission price is $7 per person, children under 4 are admitted free.

Tickets can be purchased at the Exhibition Hall ticket booth beginning at 10:30am on Saturday and Sunday (cash and checks only, please).

Advance tickets may be purchased online after July 1st, here. We will be able to accept all forms of online payment via paypal. You will not need a paypal account to purchase tickets. There will be a small service fee for this convenience.