2016 Exhibitions » Brick Flicks
BRICK FLICKS
30 July 2016 - 9 October 2016 | Mitre 10 Mega Create Gallery
There are perhaps few toys as iconic as LEGO® bricks. However, in the 55 years since the LEGO brick was born, another industry has created thousands of iconic images that we’ve grown to know and love. What better way to celebrate the motion picture industry than by recreating these images in LEGO form?
Brick Flicks is an exhibition of photographed models of famous movies made out of Lego. It is based on an internationally acclaimed book, released in May 2013 featuring the work of Lego artist Warren Elsmore. Each individual LEGO model can be seen in all its' glory - showing the versatility of LEGO and amazing films from the past 50 years. They have recreated 60 famous movies from one of the earliest colour films ‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939), right up to the computer-generated imagery of ‘The Life of Pi’ (2012). Our journey takes us through action, comedy, drama, science fiction and more as we celebrate the versatility of the LEGO palette. Each film brings its own challenges as we strive to create an image that is instantly recognisable. In some instances, we’ve chosen to use a scene from the film itself and in some cases the movie poster itself is our ‘main protagonist’. Either way round, I hope that the image we’ve chosen brings back memories – or perhaps triggers a desire to expand your own film collection!
Featuring over 25 large scale images, plus a giant hands-on brick pit for you to build your own creations whilst teaching creativity, expression and an appreciation of modern day films.
Free Exhibition Entry
MEET THE LEGO® MASTERS
Sunday 7 August 2016 | 1pm - 2pm
Join with top builders from the Wellington region to hear tricks of the trade and handy techniques used by the LEGO® masters.
Suitable for all ages
FREE | No booking required
LEGO® SPEED BUILD COMPETITION
Sunday 7 August 2016 | 2pm - 4pm
Enter into a speed build competition to complete a series of build challenges within a time limit. Great LEGO® prizes to be won.
Two age categories: Ages 5 - 8 years & 8 -15 years
FREE | Bookings required
LEGO® MINECRAFT MASTERCLASS - Fully booked
Sunday 25 September 2016 | 1pm - 2pm
Hands-on masterclass where members of Wellington LEGO® User Group show you how to go 'next level' with your creations.
Suitable for ages 8 years and over
FREE | Bookings required
LEGO® BUILT ENVIRONMENT MASTERCLASS - Fully booked
Sunday 25 September 2016 | 3pm - 4pm
Hands-on masterclass where members of Wellington LEGO® User Group show you how to go 'next level' with your creations.
Suitable for ages 8 years and over
FREE | Bookings required
THE LEGO® MOVIE
Sunday 2 October 2016 | 1pm
An exclusive showing of the 2014 The LEGO® Movie; the first-ever, full-length theatrical LEGO® adventure, directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller. Enjoy this 3D computer animated story which has become a classic.
Suitable for all ages.
Tickets: $5 per person | Bookings recommended
BRICKCON 2016
Saturday 8 October 2016 | 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9 October 2016 | 9am - 5pm
BrickCon-NZ 2016 is set to be bigger and better than last year with over 50 exhibitors from all over New Zealand.
Entry: $2 per person | Pay at the door