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Thionville. Lego®, a contagious madness that crosses generations

It’s madness, we did not expect it! Saturday, at 11:30 a.m., Casper, the president of the Cas’Brick association, already counted 250 visitors to the Casino de Thionville. “This is our first exhibition in Thionville, we are delighted. It must be said that there is something to see between the large pieces bearing the effigy of Mickey, Pokemon, Dragon Ball, but also trains, space shuttles, boats and Asian decorations.

Frédéric, from Metz, fell into Lego® fifty years ago. “It affects all generations, that’s what is incredible. For Arnaud, from Nancy, it all started when he was 7 years old. “I was given a box for Christmas. Since then, I have been addicted to trains. My son Erwan loves it too, as does my wife. This is our 9e exposition. »

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Maud came especially from Verdun to present her Ninjago creations. “There is a great diversity and we learn from others. That’s the Lego® magic, we share our passion”, somewhat invasive and expensive.

An invasive and costly passion

In the room, exhibitors but also visitors met Philippe, who created its box of spare parts, called Brickscorner, in Alsace, at the end of 2021. “I was 3 years old when I had my first Lego®, the hobby became an obsession and I wanted to allow the Afols, meaning by this the adult fans of Lego®, to go further in their creations, but also to make the collections accessible to as many people as possible, because with the licenses, the prices have exploded. I sell the coins in bags of 20 between 1 and 4.50 €. Philippe dreams of opening a shop. “It would be the temple of Lego®. »

As for the giant assemblies of Thilas, 10 years old, fanatic of manga, they amazed the young visitors. “That’s 4 to 5 years of work,” says his father Casper. “We are planning another exhibition at the end of September near Toul and in 2023, we will return to Thionville, but on the side of Veymerange this time. »

This Sunday again

Those absent can still enjoy the exhibition this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and try to leave with gifts. “We set up a raffle and a hunt for our mascot. The kids get into the game.”

And inevitably, by slipping their ballot into the ballot box, they will not be able to leave without taking a look at the shop. All Lego® collections, from Harry Potter to Star Wars are available.

Exhibition this Sunday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Thionville casino. Admission €3, free for children under 5.

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