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Only limited by your imagination Around 1800 people tapped into their inner child to check out the 2021 Brick Gambier – a two day LEGO extravaganza that saw 25 exhibitors showcasing their skills with the humble bricks. Curated by the Limestone Coast LEGO Users Group, headed by Emma Robinson, the two day event just beat the newly installed restrictions for the region – a huge relief given the 2020 event had to be shelved. Border restrictions stymied the usual swag of exhibitors, especially from Victoria, but the promised Perth exhibitors were on hand at the Mount Gam bier Showgrounds with their displays, with seven of the exhibitors being from the Limestone Coast. “The good news is there were a few locals who decided not to exhibit but now they have experienced the event, they are really keen to out
a display together for 2022,” Emma said. The People’s Choice Award went to the mechanic display – the Great Ball Contraption – while the stunning Care Bears, which were part of the Perth display, finished runner up. Funds raised from the raffle and auction on Saturday night will be handed over the Wet Noses Animal Rescue once the final tally has been finalised. Fingers are now crossed the 2022 event will see borders open and exhibitors from across Australia converging on Mount Gambier. The next major event on the LEGA calendar is Brickvention in Melbourne on January. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DARREN ARCHIBALD (TURN8 PHOTOGRAPHY)