Held at the Rivermead Leisure Complex on Richfield Avenue, the Brick Show featured several exciting exhibits and activities for Lego enthusiasts of all ages.

Although not exclusively filled with Lego, the room was full of great pieces from creative geniuses who came to show off their skills.

Large figurines on display

Among the best models exhibited by the creators were a three-foot zoo, a funfair complete with moving battery-powered rides and a Lego railway set.

A battery-powered funfair complete with moving rides

A model Lego train

There was plenty for youngsters to get involved with the show watching Monster Trucks race, building and racing their own mini Lego cars, developing their own Lego horizon and creating their own masterpieces. Lego work in the gallery at the end of the hall.

Creations in the Lego Art Gallery

Three daily “Robot Wars”-style shows – named Brick Rumble – took place on Saturday March 5 and Sunday March 6 at The Brick Show, featuring automated Lego vehicles crashing in front of large audiences.

Some of the Robot Wars type cars

Brick Rumble, a “Robot Wars” type event

This was the third annual Reading Brick Show hosted by husband and wife team Mike and Erika Grieve.

Last year’s show was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but was back with a bang this year as Erika estimated around 5,000 people visited on both days.

Around 5,000 people visited the Reading Brick Show

She explained why Lego is so appealing to fans of all ages.

“Lego is ageless,” she said.

“It’s something anyone can do.

Young people’s efforts to build their own skyline

“You don’t really have to be very artistic, you just have to have an idea and follow it.

“And people can build whatever they like, there’s nostalgic stuff, people can do old-school Star Wars or up-to-date Minecraft and Lego Friends models.

Young people build their model Lego cars for the race

“There is something for every taste.”