Monday, September 2, 2013
**LEGO KidsFest**Part2 The LEGO Party!!**#sponsored
Ohh my gosh what an amazing time we had!! This was so much more than I could have ever imagined it to be:) The drive was the hardest part for 4.5 hours, then the parking $7 all day pass and finally the smiling faces of LEGO kids.
We were at the San Jose Convention Center of which I have never been to in my life. Parking was either in the parking garage or the public parking across the street(tight spaces so beware) but ample parking for this kind of activity. The Convention Center had multiple levels with an escalator as well as stairs. The fest was well labeled and signs posted everywhere(SOLD OUT). Our visit was not until 4pm so when we arrived we were surprised to see a couple hundred people waiting to get in ahead of us.
souvenier Tshirt and crown free for attendees
We entered after some cheering and yelling and the LEGO craziness began. It was so full of people and kids everywhere, LEGOs in every shape and size, activities for many ages, challenges, prizes and lets not forget the shopping.
**You walk in and see a lost child booth for those kids that get away from the mom alot of security to protect the little people and lots of people to assist reuniting those with the parents.**
The structures are amazing, so unique and well made and able to be touched just not climbed on I can only imagine how many pictures took of each one. Some were characters others were buildings, some were built by professionals(master builders) others built by kids, some using LEGO little blocks others using Duplo...each had a character of its own.
yep it roaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrred :)TNMT
My kids loved the" brick pit" just piles and piles of LEGOs scattered all over to climb or build while Duplo had a section itself for the little builders. My kids took turns in each just putting LEGOs together randomly because that's how they do things.
The gift shops were...WOW!!!!! They had everything you could think of LEGO wise, boards to build on, retired sets, hard to find sets and Up and coming sets. We shall just say my kids each picked a couple and then I picked a couple for Christmas presents and we will just say I can almost bet we have sets others don't have. Don't forget T shirts a must have for my kids and something to remember the trip by. (After a bank Fiasco I managed to finally get my purchases completed and makes me think maybe I need to find another bank.) **Downfall paying for the bags to carry your stuff with not even a free LEGO bag for spending $350+**
ohh yeah Batman Mr E inside shark:)
We participated in a few challenges which were very rewarding to the kids, rewards were abundant here and my kids racked them in as did others. We started off at the Spongebob Relay and the kids build a LEGO crabby patty after the relay they earned a LEGO set. They did the Chima and earned a Chima set after putting the rip cord in and getting 4 across the table. Mine also build a model of a (whatever speaker chose) box and won another set just for particiapting. We added LEGO crowns, magazines, stickers,posters and more to the list of items we brought home and of course enough to share with Mr E's friends.
Honestly this was a trip to remember for the kids it was exciting, fun and full of life so many things to see and do and a limited amount of time to enjoy them.
We were scheduled from 4-8:30 but by 7:30 I was having to carry Mr E so we departed and headed to the car. Traffic on the 101 was terrible thanks to CalTrans working on a major intersect of the freeway :(
**This is a sponsored post as arrangements were made for me to visit and cover the LEGO KidsFest in San Jose with my family. My opinion in my post is just that my opinion others may differ. Thank you to my sponsor for allowing my family to participate. This is a great family event to attend and found that what they state they do offer. No other privileges have been arranged per LEGO or its affiliates for this blog post. I received tickets for the visit and was in no way compensated otherwise.** No affiliate links have been provided.
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I wish there were one of these near me! I'd love to take my nephew there. I know he would LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteThis brings back memories to the Mall of America in MN. They have a huge Logo exhibit there as well.
ReplyDeleteOh cool, I had no idea this kind of thing exists - I'd love to go (yes, by myself!) :-)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun! My kids love Legos and I love the creative process that comes along with Lego play.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so fun! The brick pit would be my favor place :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! I grew up near the Mall of America's official Lego Land, and the stuff you guys experienced actually looks way cooler than any of the attractions at the MOA. I'm glad you had such a blast! :)
ReplyDeletelooks like a blast- we are HUGE Lego fans in our house.
ReplyDeleteWhat kid doesn't love Legos? Looks like a lot of fun!!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a blast. We too our boys to LegoLand in Florida this year and it was the best!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this looks like a ton of fun! My son would be in heaven! He is a huge long time fan of Legos!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much FUN! Sitting in a sea of legos would make my kids year :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like this was so much fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like they had a great time.
ReplyDeleteEach one looks so good. I felt I was part of the celebration. Good post.
ReplyDeleteI would love to go to Lego land!
ReplyDeleteI would have loved this event as a kid. If I had my own kids I would have went in a second. Great post.
ReplyDeleteMy sis went there too and she loved it! It looks and sounds like so much fun.
ReplyDeletelooks like everyone had fun. My son would love to go!
ReplyDeleteI really wished to go to Legoland when I was a kid. Loved and still love legos. Hope my daughter will like them too, when she gets older. Seems like you had a lot of fun! Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh this all looks like so much fun! I wish I could have brought my son to something like this when he was younger.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like an awesome time! The Ninja Turtles are my favorite and remind me of my childhood.
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome - they just opened a LEGO center by us and we've been trying to go, but the tickets are always sold out. My kids would love this!
ReplyDeleteLooks Fun! My kids are still too young to use Legos though! Amy Desrosiers
ReplyDeleteHow I wish me and my kids are there too! That really is load of fun!
ReplyDeleteI have heard lots of wonderful stories about going to these Lego filled places. I am so impressed with the structures they build! I have always felt Legos help broaden creativity in a child. I cannot imagine being in a place completely filled with them!
ReplyDeleteI went to one of these last year in my state and I think I may have had just as much fun as the kids! Those models are unbelievable too! (I did manage to escape without buying anything though.) :)
ReplyDeleteThat's basically what heaven looks like for my son. Looks like you all had a great time as well!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun! My kids would love to go and have a chance to go lego crazy. At the same time, I must admit, I also have a lego affection and would really enjoy going myself.
ReplyDeleteSeems like lot of fun.I am thinking about my hubby ,he loves legos.
ReplyDeleteLove the lion and Lightning McQueen in particular! Looks like a good time!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so vibrant and colorful. Must be a paradise for kids. Wish I could visit it once.
ReplyDeleteWe are huge Lego fans here. My boys would go nuts!
ReplyDeleteLove legos! This is so cool!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a fun place. The Toys R Us in Times Square has a huge Lego area and they have some cool stuff made from Legos.
ReplyDeleteMy girls would love this even my 19 and 17 year old not just the 6 and 1 year old... I wish we had something like this near by it seems like so much fun...
ReplyDeleteMy grandson would go crazy for that Batman lego!
ReplyDeleteWow! It's amazing the things they make with Legos! They're so fun to play with!
ReplyDeleteWe love legos in our home, even the Teens still play with them and we loved Legoland, went to visit it in Germany and now we have one in Florida within 45 min from our home.. loving it
ReplyDeleteWhat a super cute party! My kids love Legos.
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! That looks like so much fun! I think my husband would have way more fun than my kids there. LOL
ReplyDeleteI heard a lot about this party and I am really hoping they decide to do one in Chicago because I know a lot of people that would absolutely love to go!
ReplyDeleteI'm almost ashamed to admit it, but my 3 year old daughter doesn't have any legos yet. I'll have to get her some!
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