NEXT CLUB MEETING

We had a total of 15 members in attendance. The store owner gave us a nice introduction and was so gracious to host our meeting. Gabriel Cabral and Jason Maggitti led our meeting. Here is the outline of our discussion:

HBC News and Updates – Highlighted Upcoming events and talked about tickets and registering MOCs for the 2023 Brick Rodeo.

Introduction to www.newelementary.com – Gabriel presented a set highlight in a New Elementary article where they talked about new LEGO^® pieces available in a new set in May.

LEGO^® Disney Feel Guide using article from Jaysbrickblog.com An informative session about using feel guides to find desired figures. Gabriel had a full set of the new Disney CMF’s (Collectible Minifigures) for us to figure out. 

Member highlights

A. Jose Ruiz – bricklink store – Kodabricks22

    B. Tim Hutchings – focused on his involvement with the LEGO^® Live Stream – Youtube: Fazoom “boxy Batman.” Also Highlighted his you tube channel: Tim’s Brick Adventures

Closing

Talked about meeting on June 24th at the LEGO^® Store in Willowbrook mall (MEETING CANCELED/POSTPONED until fall AFOL day.)

There was an idea put forth for a club/meeting activity in late July/Early august with a build/instruction meeting talking about build techniques. Jason may present some techniques/tips on using motors.

*anyone else who would like to present/show at this meeting/activity, please let Jason Maggitti know.

This year’s Bookapalooza was a good event. We were right near the entrance to our space which was nice. 7 AFOL’s and 2 TFOL’s participated. Overall it was a good event with a steady stream of people. There were approximately 600 adults, 350 teens and 250 kids at the event. There was lots of opportunity to talk about Brick Rodeo. 

8 members participated: We had 9 tables with displays.  Public attendance seemed a little lighter than in the past but still good. Approximately 1,300 total people passed by (1,000 adults, 100 teens, 200 kids).

Four members participated.

Event provided (6) tables for us, 6’x30″ with table covers, and several chairs. We had some shade from the trees. Overall it was warm but not unbearable.

Public viewers by my estimate was about 1,000 total (550 adults, 150 kids, 300 teens).

The Museum Event was a huge success, making Museum Staff very excited. Total attendance of guests was 409 persons coming through the event. There were a total of 30 Volunteers; including Club members, the 501st, a Nasa spokesperson and County employee staff volunteers. Our displays consisted of a Western town, Fort Velasco & Titanic, USS Lexington, USS Texas , Alamo, Alvin Post Office and Fire station, Roman Circus, Pokemon Sculpture, Aquarium and Zoo, Star Wars, Farm and Zoo, Trains, Space Architecture, Piano, 1939 MOC of County Court House, San Sac, County Courthouse Medical wing, Re-Established MOC of Buccees and a Lego creation station set up for the kids to build.

We had 25 members and 4 new members in attendance. We talked about upcoming events. We mentioned AFOL day on March 11th and took a poll to attend the Baybrook Mall LEGO^® Store. We also discussed the success of the Brazoria County Historical Museum event that took place the day before. 

We asked for member input on what they would like to see at our upcoming meetings. It was decided that we would have another blind build because the participants really enjoyed it during a previous meeting. 

The business meeting part was adjourned and next we started our draft of the Majestic Tiger Set. The draft took roughly an hour and a half and was over around 4:45. 

6 AFOL’s and 1 TFOL in attendance for this event.

We have displayed at the museum for many years. This year we had 8 tables each day.  We put on a nice display with a classic space module, hands on Technic machines, an airport, kinetic sculptures, a UCS set and many speed champions . We also had the club’s Christmas Cactus, Banner and Brick Rodeo signage.  The Museum provided tables, tablecloths and stantions. 

Houston Brick Club had a great showing at Brick Fest Live 2023! It was held February 5th & 6th. We had 19 members participate with 13 displaying. This is an annual event. Big crowds and a lot of crowd interaction at the Houston Brick Club display!