ontario brick builders

Annual Winter Display

2012-01-09T14:04:00.000-08:00

The obb is gearing up for its first display of the YEAR!

Once again we will be taking over an empty shop at the

St Jacobs Outlet mall, right beside The Toy Building Zone

(LEGO toy store).

The response to this display has always been very positive.

Since our group is always growing, this year we are breaking

our display time into three theme groups, so the AFOLs get

a better window placement and so we arent so crowded.

SPACE and SCI-Fi - Jan 15th

Historical - Date TBA

Town and Train - Date TBA

If you have something else you want to display that doesnt

fit in these categories, I have alternate spaces at my disposal,

so lets talk!

Members of obb, please bring out your...

SPACE and SCI-Fi MOCs

from Classic to Futuristic, from traditional to something out of

this world!

Brickfête

2011-03-10T08:52:00.000-08:00

The baseplates are laid, the studs have been covered and the last brick has been snapped into place.
Only one piece is missing (in this moc): you!

obb is proud to present...
the inaugural Canadian LEGO fan event.

Join us for...

Brickfête
July 28th-31st, 2011
The Assembly Hall Cultural Center
Toronto, Ontario

www.brickfete.com

The Brickfête Team

"A festival run by fans, made by the fans, for the fans."

Website

2011-02-03T05:21:00.000-08:00

Check out our new home - obb
Thanks to Andy Cook

Please help me fill out the membership page... I am still missing details.
Email info to ontariobrickbuilders@gmail.com

Winter Display

2011-01-27T20:51:00.000-08:00

The Ontario Brick Builders will be displaying MOCS, plus a Classic Space, a Train Layout and a Castle and Medieval display for the entire month of February (and perhaps March).

Set up is this Saturday, and if you would like to join us, please contact me via email.

We are asking ALL Afols to bring in your creations, big or small from vignettes to sculptures, collectibles to MOCs, historical to sci-fi, and everything in between. Whether you are old or new to the hobby, have tons of stuff, or just a little. I really want to stress the fact that EVERYONE is welcome. Please invite any other adult you think might enjoy this sort of thing.

We will be leaving our display up for a full month in a fully locked down empty store with windows to the hallway. The display will be viewed from the hall by the spectators, that way your items are relatively safe from questioning or stickly fingers without the need of babysitting them. Of course, anything you display is displayed at your own risk, but no one except those that display will be allowed in the room for set up and tear down, and only when I am on site.

Please be clear on this. This is NOT a store event. Do not ask anyone from the store to open, unlock, retrieve your items. They do not have a key and have been instructed to refuse because they will not know if the items are actually yours. There is no obligation to display the whole time, but you must arrange alternate dates with me. Thanks for respecting this.

Christmas Train Show

2010-10-30T00:46:00.000-07:00

Please follow the information provided by Dave here...

http://news.lugnet.com/org/ca/obb/?n=271

Hobby Show

2010-10-20T00:37:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gentlemen... It is with great happiness and relief that I say that the OBB will return to our yearly display at the Hobby Show, held at the International Centre on the first weekend of Nov. Builders, collectors, old friends and new, please accept this post as your invitation to join us in this years display. All themes and scales are welcome, lets show them what we can do. For those wanting to display with the OBB, please send me an email to let me know what you are bringing. First come first served for LIMITED passes. Load in is on Thursday, anytime from 10am to 10pm. Keep in mind, I will not be available to baby sit the tables all day. If you want to set up and leave your items please do so at your own risk, or make sure you do so that evening from 7pm to 10pm when I will be there. The Loading Docks are at Hall 2 in the back and are numbered 10 - 16 Ontario Brick Builders has a 10 x 40 foot booth, electric power drop and approx 10 tables to be filled, so please know, your items are all wanted and appreciated. Please consider joining us. Can wait to see you all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend. Set up is on Thursday, (just a reminder) I should arrive (assuming I dont get stuck in traffic on the 401) at 7 pm. We will be going out for dinner both Friday, and Saturday night, more than likely Swiss Chalet on Friday, and Lone Star on Saturday. Please consider this your invite to join us. As for those of you that are not displaying... or for those of you that have family that would like to attend... Here is a coupon to save a few bucks on your ticket. http://thehobbyshow.com/Webticket.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW UPI would like to thank everyone that came out this weekend to make the OBB Hobby Show display such a success. I think our display looked awesome and was well received by both the crowds and by the organisers of the show. Now that we have table cloths and sign, its time to look at installing a mote and electrical fence (wink)... or perhaps just some stanchions I dont think I will have time to get my photos up for a few weeks... (anyone else that took some, please add the links here), but I did want to extend my thanks to all that brought something to display. Jeff and Dave's Classic Space Layout Jeff's Space Hanger and Castle Display Deborah's Architecture Ian's Ships Albert's Ships, Mosaics and Cube Dudes Jef's pneumatic Technic Model Chris' Slinky Machine Jeff, Oliver (and my own) Train Layout Bill's Historical layout and a few of my sculptures/mosaics Also great to have other Lego fans (and supportive family members, friends and co-workers) drop in for a visit, such as Abby, Robbie, Bill wife, Marc (and Deborah's nieces and sisters) Jen, Tommy, Sarah (and their family friends), John, Mario, Derek, Jenn, Keith, Sandy, Josh, and Calum. A sincere thanks to everyone, and looking forward to seeing you next year where we hopefully we can lobby for more space... (Space!) and all of you (and more) will return to join our display. For the viewing public that is bummed they missed the show, trying catching part of the OBB display next weekend at the Christmas Train Show (see Dave's posts for more info.)

DISPLAY this Jan 17th until Feb 21

2010-01-12T14:35:00.000-08:00

Ladies and Gentlemen...

Coming this Sunday...
At the St Jacobs Outlet Mall... the Ontario Brick Builderswill be displaying MOCS, Classic Space, a Train Layout and anything else anyone wants to bring. Set up starts at noon on the 17th.

We would love for you to join us.

Jan 17th until Feb 21
St Jacobs Outlet Mall, 2nd Floor.
Right beside Toy Building Zone (the Lego Store)

We are asking ALL Afols to bring in your creations, big or small from vignettes to sculptures, collectibles to MOCs, historical to sci-fi, and everything in between. Whether you are old or new to the hobby, have tons of stuff, or just a little. I really want to stress the fact that EVERYONE is welcome. Please invite any other adult you think might enjoy this sort of thing.

We will be leaving our display up for a full month in a fully locked down empty store with windows to the hallway. The display will be viewed from the hall by the spectators, that way your items are relatively safe from questioning or light fingers without the need of babysitting them. Of course, anything you display is displayed at your own risk, but no one except those that display will be allowed in the room for set up and tear down, and only when I am on site. I will be on site at least every Sunday, BUT you can bring your stuff other days if this coming Sunday does not work out for you, please contact me via email to make a date.

Please be clear on this. This is NOT a store event. Do not ask anyone from the store to open, unlock, retrieve your items, they do not have a key and have been instructed to refuse because they will not know if the items are actually yours. There is no obligation to display the whole time, but you must arrange alternate dates with me. Thanks for respecting this because this protects your items and I would like the chance to do this event again.

Some points to ponder...

If you just want to come see the display, you might want to wait for a Sunday, because that is the only day I guarantee that the trains and monorail will be actually running.

If you are an AFOL and you think you might want to come see the display and do some shopping at the same time, I would wait for a week or two, our stock at the store was hit hard by the holiday rush, and we are patiently waiting on shipments from LEGO.

As well, if you come out to display with us on Jan 17, or pick up your stuff on Feb 21 ... please join our local LUG for dinner for our monthly Whackolug Meetings. More info here... http://whackolug.blogspot.com/

I really would love to see a great turn out for this.
If you have any questions,
PLEASE feel free to ask.

Hobby Show...

2009-11-24T21:13:00.000-08:00

Just to let everyone know, although we passed on participating with the Hobby Show last year, we will be once again resuming our schedule of displaying for the Hobby Show 2010.

Christmas Train Show

2009-11-24T14:12:00.000-08:00

Town, Train and MOC Layout
2009 Christmas Train Show

Check out Dave's video here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Monf3q_lt7s

Town Layout consists of modules by Derek, Jeff, Janey, Robbie, Abby and Oliver

MOCs by John, Bill, Derek, Iain and Janey.

Classic Space Layout
2009 Christmas Train Show

Daves Classic Space vid here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zkv1zwNEUBA

The Classic Space Layout was presented mainly
by Jeff and Dave featuring
(this info is from Dave's video)
- 7 independant monorail tracks
- 1 high speed 'space train'
- 250 linear feet of monorail track
- 80 linear feet of LEGO 9v train track
- 100+ classic space vehicles and buildings
- custom created buildings and vehicles in the Classic Space motif
- with extra contributions by Derek, Calum, Janey and Chris.

As posted by Dave...

2009-11-18T21:11:00.000-08:00

As posted by Dave, on Lugnet....

Hello to all you wonderful LEGO enthusiasts!! Yes, it is that time again! Time for the annual 2 day event known as the Toronto Christmas Train Show, where you can view MOCs and builds from many of your favourite Ontario builders!! So come one, come all, to the International Centre on Airport Road in the Mighty Mississauga, Ontario. Details-- Saturday, November 21, 11-4pm Sunday, November 22, 10-4pm Hall 3 at the International Centre 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga. If you're attending and need to set up at this show, the doors open at 7 a.m. on Saturday. If you require any other information, do not hesitate to contact me! Looking forward to seeing you! Dave K

Awesome Show!

2008-05-06T18:31:00.000-07:00

Once again, under the great organizationals skills of Dave... the O.B.B., rtlToronto, and ParLUGment joined together for another wonderful day of LEGO goodness.

Read more about it here. http://news.lugnet.com/org/ca/obb/?n=153

Thanks Dave, for continuing to organzing this event. It was great to see everyone.

A personal thanks to Chris, for hauling ALL of my bricks and tables. And another thank you to both Abby and Robbie for helping me set up my layout, and for helping me pack it all up.

Personally, Im sick of micro (for a bit) and need to venture back to minifig scale, I have a whole new layout planned, and I cant wait to get it started.

Spring Train, Toy and Doll Show...

2008-04-25T18:28:00.000-07:00

Check out Dave's post here...
http://news.lugnet.com/org/ca/obb/?n=152

Hobby Show 2007

2007-11-17T15:51:00.001-08:00

I would like to personally thank everyone that came out and helped to promote our little addiction. This was our 5th annual show, and it truly takes everyone that was involved to make it the great display it was. My name may go on these posts, but the event is truly a combined effort of many.

Hobby Show 2007 - Missing from picture - Jeff VW and Allan

So many thanks to you all ....
- to our special guest, Steve Witt, for not only putting up with all us Canucks but for making the effort to join us. It was a pleasure to have you with us.
- for all the behind the scenes work from Allan, who deals with the "management"
- to all of you that took the "Mocs that Move" challenge, Chris, Jason, David
- to all of you that can be depended on to make the effort even when life gets in the way, Jeff, Oliver
- to those of you that spent many hours on the road to be with us, Bill, Jason, deborah
- to those that came to hang out with us, Calum, Derek
- to each and everyone of you that spent your time, and effort displaying the wonderful creations you all made.... (just to mention a few)

Allan (The always amazing crowd pleasing CNtower, plus I have a soft spot for Mr PotHead.)
Chris (Stunning Walker, and a much better car drop than my own, oh yeah, way to go on breaking the axle joiner and nearly killing an innocent by stander.)
Jason (Polished perfection as usual, but by far, the Hoberman's sphere motorized was beyond amazing and I always love it when JunkBot makes an appearance.)
deborah (your architecture delights, and the micro is breathtaking, and you are risking J's polished crown, or is that a tiara?)
David (Loved the vintage pieces, plus last minute build turned into kickbutt Moving Moc)
Jeff (Your spaceship was a hit, and the castle is an amazing Moc in progress),
Oliver (Gorgeous stained glass Christmas Lantern, I may just have to steal that idea!)
Keith (Thanks for bringing in the technic models) and
Bill (while we all missed the Cathedral, your logo was a wonderful addition to our display)

But most of all, I want to thank everyone for the help they gave me, be it bringing extra mocs to fill up the tables, treating me to lunch, or coffee, (or homemaker cupboards) plus all moral support, good laughs, and of course the outstanding company. Thanks to any of you that "manned" the kids table, or fig sales, which will be going towards buying more table cloths.

Hope to see you all next year!

Cheers!

Janey "Red Brick"

Pictures from the event...
Janey's ... http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=285681
Touched by his noodly goodness ... http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=285685
Dave's pics ... http://sandysparky.net/gallery/20071102_hobby_show

Please post your own links in the comments field, thanks.

Hobby Show 2007 Invitation

2007-10-15T15:44:00.000-07:00

I am very pleased to invite YOU to participate in the Hobby Show, this Nov 2nd, 3rd and 4th, located in Toronto at the International Centre on Airport Road(Dixon Rd). The OBB, (Ontario Brick Builders - an informal group of Lego builders) will be displaying once again this year. Please consider this your formal invitation. Whether you are a seasoned builder, new to the hobby, or just want to come out and talk some brick talk, EVERYONE is welcome. So... if you are an ADULT builder located within driving distance to the International Centre, please mark your calendar now, and start building whatever you want to display. No Moc too big, no Moc too small. This year we are offering up a challenge "Mocs that MOVE!" Of course, we are willing to display Mocs that just sit there and look pretty. Looking forward to seeing familiar faces, and hoping to see new faces as well. For more info on the show .... billed as “North America’s Original Hobby Show and Canada’s Largest National Trade and Consumer Hobby and Craft Exhibition” check out the official link here http://thehobbyshow.com/ I will need a confirmation (either a post here, or an email to me) from everyone that wants to attend, including which days you plan to be with us, (even if you have attended every year). I must have accurate numbers, passes will be given out on first come first serve basis. Janey “Red Brick” If you have any questions pertaining to this show, please feel free to contact me or post them here.

OBB finds a home on Lugnet.

2006-11-12T15:46:00.000-08:00

http://news.lugnet.com/org/ca/obb/

First post by Lugnet... http://news.lugnet.com/org/ca/obb/?n=1

History...

2006-10-01T15:36:00.000-07:00

Five years in the making...
History of the CanBricks (turned Ontario Brick Builders)

Hobby Show, November 2003
The Hobby Show 2003
Allan Bedford
The Hobby Show 2003 - Toronto, Ontario Canada For those interested... (and I hope that will be a number of you!) I am beginning the process of organizing a LEGO builders booth for The Hobby Show this year in Toronto. (Nov. 7, 8, 9 / 2003) For anyone (...)

Pictures from this event found here...
Allan http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=62763

Hobby Show, November 2004
Hobby Show 2004
David Koudys
For those that have already received the e-mail, this is almost verbatim-- Hi all, Just giving you the 'last minute info'-- Hobby Show November 5,6,7th International Centre 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E8 Hours for us to set up-- (...)

Pictures from this event found here...
Janey's http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=104398
Dave's http://sandysparky.net/gallery/20051105_hobby_show

Hobby Show, November 2005
Hobby Show 2005
Allan Bedford
I'm neither the greatest photographer nor the greatest writer of captions, so keep that in mind as you view these: (URL) in advance for any embarassment or insults I may have caused with the captions. It's all in good fun though, so please don't (...)

Pictures from this event found here...
Allan's http://public.fotki.com/Apotome/hobby_show_2005/
Janey's http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=153849
Dave's http://sandysparky.net/gallery/20051106_hobby_show

Doll & Train, May 2006
The Spring Toy, Train and Doll show 2006
David Koudys
I sent an e-mail off to Doug a week ago-- Doug, I hope it's not too early to get in touch with you about the spring show. The Toronto LEGO group would love to attend your show. We'll be bringing a train layout much like the one at the last show.

Dave's http://sandysparky.net/gallery/20060506_spring_06_toy_train_doll_show
Janey's http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=182603

November 3, 4, & 5th, 2006
Hobby Show 2006
C. L. GunningCook
Hello everyone, This post is a continuation of the "Open Invitation" to this years Hobby Show Lego display booth. So far, this year, we already have an interesting list of displays growing... Large structures, Architecture, Moonbase, and Great Ball (...)

Allan's http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=214415
Dave's http://sandysparky.net/gallery/20051106_hobby_show

Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show 2007
Dave's http://sandysparky.net/gallery/20070422_spring_toy_show