• A life-sized Lego figure greets visitors at the Lego building event in Helsinki. AFP
    A life-sized Lego figure greets visitors at the Lego building event in Helsinki. AFP
  • A detail of a roller coaster from a theme park construction at the Lego building event. AFP
    A detail of a roller coaster from a theme park construction at the Lego building event. AFP
  • A luxury Lego resort. AFP
    A luxury Lego resort. AFP
  • A giant Ferris wheel dominates this theme park display. AFP
    A giant Ferris wheel dominates this theme park display. AFP
  • The event was the biggest Lego display to be held in Finland. AFP
    The event was the biggest Lego display to be held in Finland. AFP
  • Visitors were able to build a small part of a new Lego city during the day. AFP
    Visitors were able to build a small part of a new Lego city during the day. AFP
  • Guests were able to let their imaginations run free. AFP
    Guests were able to let their imaginations run free. AFP
  • A close-up of some of the intricate work. AFP
    A close-up of some of the intricate work. AFP
  • Lego structures realised by visitors are displayed at the event in Helsinki. AFP
    Lego structures realised by visitors are displayed at the event in Helsinki. AFP

Hit the bricks: thousands of Lego fans take part in building event in Finland

Life-size figures and intricate landscapes were among the exhibits on display in Helsinki

Emma Day
Emma Day

September 30, 2019

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Its miniature building blocks have entertained millions of children throughout the decades, however, Lego isn't just for kids.

That was certainly evident this weekend, as thousands of fans flocked to the Messukeskus Expo and Convention Centre, in Finland's capital of Helsinki, for a huge building event.

The occasion, which took place on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 saw around 15,000 people view exhibitions and turn their hands to creating their own Lego displays.

Model cities, life-size figurines and intricately crafted landscapes all formed part of the exhibition space which was, according to organisers, the biggest Lego display to take place in Finland.

Scroll through the gallery above to see more from the Lego building event in Helsinki.

The event also featured a 'spare parts' shop, where fans could stock up on missing pieces, and a separate area of little ones to make their own Duplo displays.

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