The DC Traveler

Is there a more universally recognized toy than Legos?

Roughly 40 million children around the globe, spend 5 billion hours collectively playing with Legos each year, according to Lego.

And since 1949, 400 billion Lego elements have been manufactured or roughly, a 9,500 new pieces per minute.

With that many pieces floating around since 1948, you know Legos have a long long and interesting history.

So if you want to check out the latest in Lego-mania visit BrickFair ‘08 Public Expo this weekend. The event covers 12,000 square feet of original Lego creations from hundreds of creators, both children and adults.

There’s lots to do, including:

• Lego Competitions – Lego creations compete to move items around a field, go for distance in a ramp jumping competition and the big event – the Lego Triathlon, which tests the builder’s ability to build a Lego creation to pass a variety of tests including strength, agility and durability.
• Lego Shopping – with vendors offering everything Lego
• Free-Built -  a place where children can let their creativity and  imagination run wild and play with a massive pile of Lego pieces.

BrickFair ‘08 Public Expo
Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner 8661 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, Virginia 22182  (map it)

Dates and Times – Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31, 2008, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tickets – Adults – $10.00, Children 6-12 – $5 and are available at the door. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Nearest Metro Subway Station – West Falls Church – orange line then a 15 minute cab ride.

Parking – free hotel parking is available

Images – Olympic stadium, Detroit

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