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Engaging with Life-Sized Lego Creations: Kids Delight at Brick Fest Live in Des Moines

Jodi Nelson and her grandson Maddux Adams, 8, of Nevada enjoy Brick Fest Live at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

Enjoying Brick Fest Live at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, are Jodi Nelson and her grandson Maddux Adams, 8, from Nevada.

Landon Melvold, 8, of Peosta adds to the graffiti wall at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

At the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, Landon Melvold, 8, from Peosta, contributes to the graffiti wall at Brick Fest Live, which showcases life-sized models constructed from Legos, interactive activities, and a special appearance by Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Jensen Finch, 6, of Bondurant adds his name to the graffiti wall at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Adding his name to the graffiti wall at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines is Jensen Finch, 6, from Bondurant. The event features life-sized Lego models, hands-on activities, and a chance to meet Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Lee Navin/For The RegisterEli Benson, 13, of Coralville created art at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Creating art at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines is Eli Benson, 13, from Coralville. The event showcases life-sized Lego models, interactive activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Gloria Schiferl, 10, of Oskaloosa stands by her 7-foot high skyscraper at Brick Fest Live at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

Standing beside her 7-foot high skyscraper at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines is Gloria Schiferl, 10, from Oskaloosa.

Asher Bentzinger, 2, of Iowa City becomes a gladiator at Brick Fest Live at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

At Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, 2-year-old Asher Bentzinger from Iowa City transforms into a gladiator.

Manny from

During Brick Fest Live at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, Manny from “Lego Masters” (Season 1) pauses for a photo with Davis, 6, and Brock Henkels, 4, from Grimes.

Josh and Miles Heflin, 2, of Ames enjoy family time at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Ames residents Josh and Miles Heflin, 2, spend quality family time at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The event features life-sized Lego models, interactive activities, and a special appearance by Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Spider-Man appears at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Spider-Man makes an appearance at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The event showcases life-sized Lego models, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Manny from

At Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Manny from “Lego Masters” (Season 1) signs a block for a fan.

Manny from

Manny from “Lego Masters” (Season 1) autographs a block for a young fan at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

Life-sized models made from Legos are a hit at Brick Fest Live featuring a glow zone, a graffiti wall, derby races, a giant floor mural, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

The Iowa Events Center in Des Moines hosts Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, featuring a variety of attractions such as life-sized Lego models, a glow zone, a graffiti wall, derby races, hands-on activities, and a chance to meet Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Super Mario welcomes guests at Brick Fest Live at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

Welcoming guests at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines is Super Mario.

A lion appears at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

A lion makes an appearance at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The event features life-sized Lego models, interactive activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Darth Vader appears at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Darth Vader is featured at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Attendees can enjoy life-sized Lego models, hands-on activities, and a special appearance by Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Legos await creative minds at Brick Fest Live at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

Brick Fest Live at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, offers a wide array of Legos for creative minds to explore.

Special Legos are found in the glow zone at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Within the glow zone at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, participants can discover special Legos amidst the life-sized models, interactive activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

The shield from Captain America appears at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Featuring life-sized Lego models, hands-on activities, and a chance to meet Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show, Brick Fest Live at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, includes a shield from Captain America.

Life-sized models made from Legos are a hit at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

At Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, visitors can enjoy life-sized Lego models, interactive activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Life-sized models made from Legos are a hit at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Brick Fest Live at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, showcases a variety of life-sized Lego models, hands-on activities, and a special appearance by Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Kid-built cars are ready to race at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Kid-built cars are set for a race at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The event features life-sized Lego models, interactive activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Julius Funches prepares to release kid-built cars at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Preparing to launch kid-built cars at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines is Julius Funches.

Kid-built cars are ready to race at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

At Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, participants can witness kid-built cars ready to race amidst the life-sized Lego models and interactive activities.

Kid-built cars race to the finish line at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

During Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, kid-built cars compete to reach the finish line among the life-sized Lego models and engaging activities.

Life-sized models made from Legos are a hit at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Visitors to Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines can enjoy the display of life-sized Lego models, interactive activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Luigi welcomes guests at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Welcoming guests at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines is Luigi. The event offers life-sized Lego models, hands-on activities, and a special appearance by Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

A giant floor mural is carefully assembled at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

A massive floor mural is meticulously put together at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Attendees can explore life-sized Lego models, engage in interactive activities, and meet Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

The centaur is on display at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Displayed at Brick Fest Live on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines is the centaur. The event features life-sized Lego models, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.

Life-sized models made from Legos are a hit at Brick Fest Live featuring life-sized models made from Legos, hands-on activities, and a meet-and-greet with Manny from the

Brick Fest Live at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, presents a captivating array of life-sized Lego models, interactive activities, and a special appearance by Manny from the “Lego Masters” TV show.