Not All LEGO Conventions Are Bad! Nottingham Brick Festival Proves It!

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Nottingham Brick Festival has restored my faith in LEGO conventions after Brick Fest Live at The NEC last week, and hopefully this video will convince you to give your local brick event a try next time it's in town. Not all brick festivals are bad, and this one proves it! I told you all last week that you could go to better events in a school sports hall!
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Not All LEGO Conventions Are Bad! Nottingham Brick Festival Proves It!
Not All LEGO Conventions Are Bad! Nottingham Brick Festival Proves It!
Not All LEGO Conventions Are Bad! Nottingham Brick Festival Proves It!
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[@jonathanmarkham1998]

I stumbled across this channel seeing the Birmingham video. I didn’t even know these types of things existed.

[@gibbogabbo8586]

National Brick Events are even better than Brick Festivals and they go all over the UK. So much for families to do and there was someone selling minifigures far cheaper than I have found at Brick Festivals

[@NexoToys]

Nice to see you showing people how good the Brick Festival events are. We love meeting all the fans at these shows 8:30

[@BrickBargains]

"a proper Lego convention" ... 😂...Love it.

[@blockpartyuk]

Seems fair!

[@razorsitch9882]

This is ABSOLUTELY a proper Lego convention - I’ve been to a few and this looks really good

[@BrickBargains]

@@blockpartyuk Totally... compared to the shower you went to in Birmingham. The Brick Festivals that are run by this company are really cool👍🏻

[@BrickBargains]

@@razorsitch9882 Yea, they are. I was very impressed with the one they did near me 👍🏻

[@mattgrant5507]

The wave in the water at 5:43 is really really cool, really brings that water scene to life.

[@GrahamJones-i2e]

Been to the Maidstone and London Brick Festival events a few times, both run by the same people. Brilliant events

[@adrianlynch9435]

I went to one in Peterborough last year that I think was organised by the same company/organisation/group as this one and really enjoyed it. Thanks for the video.

[@blockpartyuk]

Nice one!

[@ChaysVideoVault]

Taunton brick fest run by the same guys was brilliant 🤩

[@TestOfInsanity]

Ahh Blacktron. I had the Alpha Centauri Outpost (6988) when I was a kid. I loved that set. Especially the ship that came with it with the detachable pod. I think I had another separate pod too. I eventually cannabalised the parts for my own designs, but I remember coming up with what all the little circles and squares on the control panels did, like opening doors and separating the ship. Oh! And the little car that fit in the back! ... Good times.

[@TimsRetroCorner]

Fairly new to Lego (after a gap of 50+ years, lol) . . . it's less messy than Airfix!!! and last year I went to the local brick festival in Oxford. I was very impressed, not only with the array of vendors, and the effective organisation of the event, play areas etc, but also the array of MOCs on show, and custom kits/bricks etc available. I could have come away very poor (if it wasn't for the fact I was already poor going in, lol!). I came away with the big lunar lander and a custom lightsabre. Very pleased. One thing I learned though: Do NOT rely on the yellow paper bags when you have to walk home from the station in pouring rain!! This year (oh wait, it's only two weeks away!) I'll be taking a sturdy plastic carryall!

[@michaelelliott8536]

Looks a very good festival,with plenty of variety . Thanks for promoting it .

[@razorsitch9882]

Has to be said, as a school, that’s a huge place and very cool

[@seantoon01]

All I would say when buying pre-owned from these sellers is check first. Bought my eldest (5yr) a complete Minecraft set from the Taunton event, got home and all the characters were missing.

[@carmeljordan8034]

Congratulations on 8000 subscribers. Thank you for the festival tour, it’s great fun. I’m really jealous wish I was there to pick up a few sets.

[@BraveLittlePixel]

I did one of these a few months back in Rotheram, and apart from half the vendors complaining the whole time that no one came, it really was a smaller event after seeing your video. The entirety of Hall 1 and the final children's play area was the only thing available. Far fewer display sections, and similarly, felt like the best sets from vendors would have gone to the early ticket buyers. But equally unless the vendors spread out the limited sets over their tour, whoever gets to the first show of the year can probably swoop up as many rare ones as they want and then its not even worth buying an early ticket for later events.

[@andrewcutts3197]

Now that’s a proper convention. I’ve got that VW Kombi unbuilt but with no box that turned up at a local charity shop. I just need to buy a Yellow Submarine set, and that brilliant Fender Stratocaster and matching amp. A great video, and a single digit to the NEC for that shambles.

[@Jamievisits]

Those mini figs look like they are ready to attack 😂 rise against the humans

[@adamwade2546]

Actual proper event. Good coverage!

[@ExodusHunter15]

I went to Nottingham brickfest 2023, it was really great! I bought a ticket back in Dec for 2024, but I got made redundant end of April, so I had to move out of Nottingham and had to cancel going to it. I was going with a friend from uni this year, so it really does suck. I emailed them and asked them if I could exchange my ticket for Brighton brickfest and they oblieged! Thanks for doing this vlog really made me feel as if I was there!

[@Rallarberg]

The annual one (late April) here in Trondheim, Norway pretty much consists of only builders displaying their builds. That is cool and all that, and I can appreciate the hassle for sellers and resellers to get to here and then to maybe break even money-wise, but I really miss the opportunity to hunt for bargains.

[@woodlin37]

Your channel was actually mentioned on talksport, it was about the crappy brick fest in Birmingham I think it was.

[@blockpartyuk]

Excellent.

[@KingFunkin]

I miss my blacktron & space police sets!

[@aeddiefarmer]

Went to the Southampton one in April, it was my first ever lego event of any kind and I spent way too much very quickly. 😅 Basically started my minifig collection right there, plus I got one of the tropical fish sets that were real lego bricks but put together by another company. I already had one of the set of like 20, but the place I bought it from is long closed so I was very happy to see it. There was also a stand where they had kits of their own design for sale! Mythical creatures. That same stall had some 3d printed fan minifig accessories. The variety of stuff to buy made it amazing, it seems insane that Brick Fest Live didn't have any independent stallholders. I am rather jealous of how easily you approached all those stalls! Southampton was rammed, though maybe it got better later in the day. It was a smaller area, it kind of had the opposite problem of BFL, they only used part of the hall and definitely needed more room! I will check back with them next year i think.

[@jeff4907]

Milton Keynes had the Brick Festival and the Brick Fest Live in the same week. The Brick Festival had run previously and I have to admit I found the similarity between the two names confusing. The two events were massively different though, with the Brick Festival one being much more what we were looking for with all the traders and still plenty of displays and a building area and we spent a good couple of hours there. It was also a lot cheaper and you got a free polybag on the door (I think this might have just been for people who paid for early entrance, which we did as we were working in the afternoon).

[@blockpartyuk]

I suspect the similar name wasn’t a coincidence unfortunately

[@MinifigJez]

Yes, Brick FESTIVALS are really good event, I recently went to teh Southampton one, and it was much like yours with a LOT to see, do and buy. Let's hope people don't ever confuse BRICK FESTIVALS with BRICK FEST LIVE. - Great Vid

[@ryantablet7153]

Hey im new to your channel, just subscribed but am really enjoying it. Love your presenting style and looking forward to new vids

[@blockpartyuk]

Welcome aboard!

[@Gooman130]

I think it's good to highlight that most conventions aren't as bad as Brick Fest Live. But I take slight issue with your comment @2:45 about 1000GBP not being too bad for the town hall sealed. Bricklink average price is about 600GBP, and you could for sure get it shipped to you from anywhere in the world for less than 100 pounds, so I don't think it's reasonable to spend more than 700 pounds on this set sealed. Con pricing is a known thing in the AFOL community for a reason. Let's not pretend like these are good prices, even if the stuff is discontinued.

[@MayorBrick]

This is great! Brick Fest is known as a joke here in the US. Most LUGs won't display or promote in any way given the scam of an event that it is.

[@emmafinn9425]

Totally agree!! We went to Brickfest at NEC which was totally rubbish, we managed to get our money back from there. We came to Notts on Saturday, we were there for 10 and it was packed for the morning, totally different.

[@ghjk9592]

Commented on the brick fest live vid I went to Nottingham brick festival at the high school last year and it was amazing.

[@adamwragg4606]

That looked really good! Glad it took the bitter taste our of your mouth a bit with the last event you went to. That's how they should be done, looked well organised and fun

[@andywarwick9495]

Second time we have been to the Nottingham Brick Festival, and much better than the NEC one looked from your previous video; very glad we didn't pay for that one. Imagine it was very deliberate that the NEC organisers have picked a very similar name, and very much intended to ride on the back of these events. Was a shame you didn't talk to the guy at 12:05, displaying The Nightmare Before Christmas set, as that's the fan designer who was picked for the forthcoming official set. While NDA'd on that set up to his eyes, he was able to chat about Lego in general, and his previous visits to Billund and best way to get around once there. Nice guy.

[@blockpartyuk]

I spent a few minutes chatting to him. Nice chap.

[@leeshurmer7063]

Hi Kevin!! Just subscribed to your channel off the back of this video, as I’ve been a trader at Brick Festival’s … these guys … for a couple of years now, however wasn’t at this one!! I’ve since watched your event at the NEC video and am not shocked, it’s not the first time I’ve heard about people having a bad time at those events!! Anyway, enjoying your work and look forward to catching on and watching new videos!! 👍 Oh one last thing, I’m heading up to the Birmingham event on the 22nd June if you’re about to… as I’ve got many of the Winnie the Pooh sets in stock, so I’m sure I could sort you out an affordable price!! 👍

[@reallygoodtv6613]

Went to the one in colchester that was super busy loads of fun with tonnes of bargains

[@donaldstewart1450]

You should do a video on National Brick Events, they are much better events, with much more reasonable prices in my opinion

[@patdavidson5161]

Loving your channel, lots of great content, you deserve every new subscriber 🤗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@blockpartyuk]

Thank you so much

[@simplegeekgaming]

For me coming to these events are amazing. And like you say, you can spend £££ very easily.

[@craigshackleton1652]

People who go regularly to conventions do say go a bit later like you did and sometimes some sellers of the expensive rarer sets may be willing to negotiate on price a bit.

[@vibintacos5264]

I went to Swanseas national brick event and picked up scooby doo mystery machine for 140 sealed and barracuda bay as well!

[@blockpartyuk]

Very cool!

[@mrdragon411]

I love go to bith brick fairs in the us every year

[@Walkwithmejohn]

Went to the same show and what a bag of rubbish it was all split up and nothing explained Will never be going back

[@blockpartyuk]

It was all very clearly signposted!

[@MegaThelegoshow]

This looks way better than the last conversation you been to

[@langserv]

*convention

[@ryandavies6633]

I have some Lego I’m trying to sell most don’t have boxes or manuals but one of them is the camper van 😉😂

[@adamfairbrother6242]

30th June National Brick Event at Bedford

[@NatJB]

I have a number of new in box retired sets as well as some open older sets. Where do you find out how much they are worth?

[@judetaylor2969]

I’m from Solihull and went to both the nec and this one decided to visit red bull f1 team’s headquarters on the way back highly recommend you go

[@DarkStryder360]

Isn't that in Milton Keynes which is nowhere near Nottingham or Solihull? 😅

[@billyfinn8324]

I was there too. I didn't see you this time lol

[@ragincrinz1457]

I gotnthe buzz lightyear if you want it

[@harrylewis9980]

Much better kevlar

[@tgplaytime]

I got the mystery machine 100% complete for free of my friend

[@cyberash3000]

they shoul;s have things like warhammer and malifaux at lego conventions, cos its also building stuff

[@Tomo-hb2tq]

I went to the one in Maidstone last year and one guy was selling lots of old retired sets but he was selling a home alone house for 300 even tho it was still in the Lego shop and still on shops for 260 what a joke

[@gundam0055]

That would be because vendors rely on the general publics lack of knowledge on price to make their money.

[@razorsitch9882]

How much were the death stars and Executor kits I wonder…..

[@clarkiebhoy7771]

Will you be going to the Brickfest in Brentwood in July?

[@RobinHullBuilds]

Hi! It looks like it’s a good idea to go to these events after the mad rush? My wife just pieced together the Town Hall set using the correct LEGO pieces. There were a few pricey items, such as the green modified bricks used for the doors, and the clock face. But, it didn’t cost her more than £150. She also pieced together the Market Street set, again using the correct LEGO pieces. The really expensive items were the white hoses used for the balcony. They were £10 each and you needed 4. As for the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, the Mrs snagged a complete, boxed set for £38! There’s bargains about…. I get it, these dealers are selling retired and boxed sets. But, with a little effort…. I liked the One More Brick stand. Some useful buts for any city. I have never attended a brick festival. Maybe it’s time I did?

[@blockpartyuk]

Yeah, I’ll probably buy the pieces for the really old modulars, don’t plan to pay north of £500 for any of them!

[@TheLevitatingChin]

Love your t shirt that simply says FAT. 😂

[@langserv]

It's good to be honest 😅

[@CabbageFace_]

Seems just like loads of sellers and hardly any mocs. Crap

[@markcszatmari]

I know you're paying the convention tax on sets, but what really stood out was the Roller Coaster 10261, I just bought one used, but they had a new one for £550?! There are about 10 of them on Bricklink under £400...

[@blockpartyuk]

Don’t forget there’s no delivery fees, room to haggle, and the event had been open 4 hours so all the best deals had gone!

[@markcszatmari]

@@blockpartyuk That is a very good point. I guess it'll come down to the individuals shopping habits. I'd personally rather pay a delivery fee and get a good deal than such a high mark up. I will be going to the Norwich Brick Fest in August, it'll be interesting to see if they have any good deals at the start.

[@Clairelapush1621]

Nottingham did good 💖

[@langserv]

Notts 👍

[@8iXi8]

Is this the same organiser? I am confused now... Both say Brick Festival... 🙈

[@blockpartyuk]

This is the Nottingham Brick Festival. The bad one was Brick Fest Live, not Brick Festival.

[@langserv]

They make the names very similar to confuse..

[@ladyxxmacbeth]

Can I ask a question? What are people's thoughts on knock off Lego? I don't mean fake Lego I mean Lego made by Mould Kings, bluebrix etc. I get a lot of Chinese Lego that is IP free normally street scenes that I really like. I like Lego but I am not a big fan of their ips as I'm not a star wars/marvel/Disney fan.

[@bayley30]

Hey! I think the Winnie the Pooh set may be in stock on Argos for retail price.

[@blockpartyuk]

It’s never in stock once you get to checkout. I try from time to time!

[@throughjulieseyes]

Hi Kevin and anna love watching your lego stuff you get up too anna ive just built the up house it was a nightmare abit, do you know where too get led bricks from so i could light up lego insted off paying extra for led lego sets, whats got you borth into lego you really seem too interested and do some really good live streams extra i wanted too get a wall-e set but need something thats got led lights for me look forward too your upcoming streams extra where do you suggest too getting money so you can review and do whats you do with lego From Julie

[@langserv]

Notts ✌️

[@MarkMaverick]

Another great video. But what did you end up buying??

[@blockpartyuk]

Just the Batgirl Brickheadz - I spent enough money at the Lego Store in the morning!

[@JohnScotty17]

That’s more like it.. the other was an absolute p… take. Love seeing sets in person but some of the prices are really overinflated.. don’t mind an extra £20/£30 quid.. but some you showed are hundreds extra.

[@blockpartyuk]

Worth remembering it was 4 hours after they opened, so all the deals had gone. And the prices are usually set to leave some room for negotiation too.

[@JohnScotty17]

That’s is true… I noticed Anna picked up the Parisian Restaurant in FB the other day.. like you seem to have bought way too much Lego over the last 6 months. Especially stuff for my newly started city. Converted part of my loft. Which gives its own challenges with roof pitch and general height. But love the process of making tables etc.. currently on look out for train, tram or monorail.. plus fire station, cafe corner and townhall. Keep up the content. Great to see someone else on a similar journey.

[@samoc235]

Nottingham 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@YamYam.777]

Ha kev i was actually about to report this account to you i thought it was someone stealing your videos haha thats the 90s in me

[@adambrine123]

Think you need to go to the shows run by the RLUG's (adult fan groups) as they're far superior to these commercial shows in content on the whole tbh imo. Bricktastic, Shildon show, Bricklincs to name but a few.

[@legomasters18]

Seconded. The brick festivals are fine (especially compared to brick fest live) but nothing compares to the LUG shows Edit: Just realised who you are 😂

[@blockpartyuk]

Yeah, I’ll be visiting Bricktastic next year

[@BlockHeadUK]

Thirded! The RLUG-organised events have a bunch of really passionate AFOLs showing their MOCs and it is always lovely to see the public's amazement at what can be achieved with LEGO bricks.

[@wendalboy]

Snazzy

[@AJB2K3]

Typical second hand stealers

[@Rob-fn1kp]

stop self labelling mate.

[@blockpartyuk]

I’m diagnosed as autistic, so no “self labelling” here. And regardless, self diagnosis is also entirely valid, and sometimes the only option in a broken system. Talking about my experiences as an autistic person helps normalise and raise awareness, and ideally eventually stop people like you making comments like this.

[@Rob-fn1kp]

@@blockpartyuk self labelling and self diagnosing is unhealthy and not helpful

[@Lain_L65]

@@Rob-fn1kpso is harassing people for it

[@nas8783]

First 👍

[@jamiesworld1690]

That brick fest was horrible go to America thsy have better ones I meN aneruxa have adults displayed abd better

[@blockpartyuk]

The one in this video? This is great. Cheap to get in, good value for money.

[@debbieblincoe9880]

Kevin I have a gift for you to give Anna! Brickheadz wise - I'll message youl.