What a funny sight. Next to some multicolored flowers and giant mushrooms, large buildings with Japanese roofs are crossed by train tracks. Further on, a troop of little red monsters are studiously attending a lesson in a classroom. This apparently fantastic world does exist: in Camblanes-et-Meynac, a Lego exhibition takes visitors from stand to stand.
Some Legos are motorized, like this electric train.
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There are around 50 of them exhibiting their most beautiful pieces this Saturday morning and for the entire weekend. In the scattered crowd, Christophe, 48, gesticulates in front of his display. “I don’t like getting behind. I prefer to be in front, with people, because I like to tell stories with my Legos. It appeals to families and children. » And for good reason: the town’s multipurpose room welcomes a very family-friendly audience. “It’s better than exhibitions with 20,000 people, it’s more friendly, I much prefer that,” explains the firefighter from Blaye. Christophe knows a lot about it: he has been traveling to conventions in France for almost twenty years. “I even went as far as Denmark! »
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The organizers have paid attention to details: almost no stand offers the same creations.
A devouring passion
On the other side of the room, a huge “Star Wars” ship catches the eye. The reproduction belongs to Marwan, a 16-year-old high school student. He is one of the youngest exhibitors, and traveled specially from Brest for the occasion. “It’s something that was passed down to me from my older brother. In total, there must be more than 1,500 euros worth of Lego “Star Wars” on my location! “. A passion which still requires a certain investment from those close to him: the young man, still a minor, is accompanied by his mother, Gaëlle. “We left yesterday morning,” she laughs, remembering the organizational headache. “We have to be careful not to break anything in the car.”
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Mosaic, photo and jewelry workshops are installed. A children’s play area is also provided.
There are even a few who build part of their lives around Lego. Denis and Marie-Laure are in their fifties and are a couple. One of their anecdotes sets the tone: “We are both fans, so we bought our house accordingly. We have a 60 square meter playroom dedicated to Lego! And when we met, we didn’t even know that we had the same passion.”
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Some creations are pure inventions…
As for the organizers, we are rubbing our hands. The exhibition was coordinated by the Brick Team Aquitaine (BTA), which brings together the most Lego enthusiasts in the region, and the P’tite récré, the parents’ association of the local schools. “I hope to reach 5,000 visitors,” attempts Alexandre Lentz, president of the BTA, originally from the village. “We always expect more people on Sundays in general.” It is therefore a boon for parents: “All proceeds will be donated to schools and can finance school projects,” explains Alexandra Griffit, co-president of P’tite récré.
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…others are faithful representations.
The exhibition will be open this Sunday, November 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. €4 for adults, €2 for children under 11, free between 0 and 3 years old. A refreshment bar and catering service are available on site.
