BrickCon

BrickCon? What is that? I get asked that each year I’ve been. All that is Legos (and other types of bricks). This two-​day Con will put a smile on your face. Although the address doesn’t specify, this is actually held at the Exhibition Hall.
Some of my favorites pieces this year include The Goonies and Star Wars (always). Something about a tiny Storm Trooper that takes me back to my childhood. I missed the Hogwarts piece this year. I guess we can’t be greedy after having it for the last two years, it is currently in New York. :-(
If you need a break, have a seat and watch a few videos. Better yet, release your kids into a building frenzy. After they’re done, they can proudly exhibit their work of art on a table for all to see. Just looking for some Legos (and other types of bricks)? Well… buy a set or put together your own character for $ 3.50. If you buy a ready-​made character, that can cost around $ 20 depending on who you’re looking for. Brick jewelry, brick toys, brick people and more! Don’t miss the brick art, brick store, and that rather large brick Space Needle, Smith Tower, and orca! One of the coolest things you’ll ever see is R2-​D2 roaming around with a handler that looks like he’s had just about enough and only speaks to say the words, «NO TOUCHING!».
The downside? Horrendous concession food — eat somewhere else. Anywhere else. If invasion of personal space is an issue for you, it may be okay if you stand at the top of the stairs and watch. Otherwise, people of all ages will bump, touch, and outright run into you. Aside from that, people will constantly reach around you with their camera phones, seeing as they are unable to wait until they move another 6 inches to get the shot they want. My favorite was a guy with a really nice tripod. Connected to said tripod, was what appeared to be a 12-​megapixel point and shoot. Winning.
Most of the staff are nice. The vendors are saints. If I was asked, «How long did it take you to build this?» about 157 times over the course of two days, I’m pretty sure I’d have a breakdown.
Tickets are $ 9 at the door or $ 32 for a family of 4. The lines can get rather long (when I was there, the line went up the stairs and in front of McCaw Hall. Consider buying your tickets on Eventbrite if you’re impatient, however, it will cost $ 10.35 per single ticket and there is also an increase for the family rate.
Overall, definitely worth a visit if you’ve never been.