Magical Lego experience in Pakenham
3rd November, 2022
Article transcribed from Pakenham Gazette
Story: Shelby Brooks.  Photos: Rob Carew 

Lego fans young and old experiencd magic and joy at the Southern Cross Brix event in Pakenham over the weekend.

Held at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, the not-for-profit organisation held the exhibition in the hope of inspiring people to get creative with the popular construction toy.

Kerry and Peter Jordan, trasurer and vice-president of Southern Cross Brix respectively, said they were thrilled with how well the two-day event turned out.

"It was a realy good vibe and we has a very positive response."

Almost 300 people made it through the door to look at the exhibits made by locals and regional Lego lovers.

Kerry said she was astounded by the quality of the exhibits.

While Lego primarily attracts families, the Jordans said they had newborn visitors and elderly people through the doors.

"Lego attracts people from all walks of life," Peter said.

"Sometimes you even wonder, is it son bringing father or the father brining the son?"

The Jordans said there was a strong Lego community in the South East and they wanted to continue to spread the joy of Lego in the area.

"It was a great event not only for ourselves byt for the Lego community down there," Peter said.

Southern Cross Brix was established in 2018, hoesting the first convention in Pakenham with the aim of organising events in the Lego fan community to raise money for selected clubs and charities.

"We wanted to start in a growth area," Peter explained.

"The housing estates down there are booming and are full of a lot of young families.  Lego is designed for young boys and girls.

"The Cardinia Cultural Center is ideally located for those reasons."