Burbank, California set the stage for the inaugural BrickCentric LEGO fan convention, held March 20–22 at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center. The event brought together an impressive mix of builders, fans, and creators from across the country. With appearances from LEGO Masters participants, a strong lineup of panels and workshops, and a convention floor packed with standout builds, BrickCentric delivered both inspiration and community in equal measure.
The Women’s Brick Initiative (WBI) hosted two featured events that centered visibility, creativity, and inclusion.
On Saturday at 12 PM, WBI presented a women designers panel featuring Allyson Gail, Pamela Henry (Masterpiece Gallery 2025–2026), Kelly Bartlett (Masterpiece Gallery 2024-25, LEGO Masters Season 4), Angela Brooks, and Tiffany Thompson. The discussion explored their journeys within LEGO communities, their creative processes, and the importance of supporting and amplifying women builders. The panel also invited conversation around dream projects and future opportunities, making it a meaningful way to celebrate Women’s History Month while highlighting the depth of talent within the community.
Immediately following the panel, WBI hosted a hands-on session led by Alice Finch. This interactive experience encouraged participants to reflect on representation within LEGO spaces by responding to images commonly seen in online communities. Many described the exercise as “eye-opening,” particularly in recognizing gaps in representation and the impact of visual storytelling. The session concluded with a creative printmaking activity, where attendees used LEGO elements to produce their own small-scale prints, blending reflection with hands-on creation.
On Sunday, Alice Finch also collaborated with Brick Alliance to present a session on integrating Braille LEGO bricks into builds. This session emphasized the importance of inclusive design and challenged builders to think beyond visual aesthetics. By introducing tactile elements, the discussion pushed an important question: how often are accessibility and multi-sensory experiences considered in LEGO design?
Outside the convention hall, WBI hosted its quilt square activity, inviting attendees of all ages to contribute to a collective piece. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with participants—especially younger builders—fully embracing the opportunity to create. Given more time and pieces, the group could have easily constructed a massive collaborative quilt, a testament to both enthusiasm and community spirit.
WBI also presented its “Your Story Matters” award on the final day of the convention. This year’s recipient, Serena Hinton, was recognized for her micro-scale build inspired by childhood memories at Legoland. Her work captures the power of personal storytelling through LEGO. You can explore more of her creations on Instagram: @themocmaker.
Brickcentric is already set to return in 2027, scheduled for January 27–31. If this inaugural event is any indication, it will continue to grow as a key gathering space for creativity, connection, and innovation within the LEGO community. For more information, visit: https://www.brickcentric.com/