It's all about the Brick - Brickworld 2009 kicks into the weekend here in Chicagoland

Yesterday's iPhone 3GS launch was all about the toys for the geeks. However this weekend's Brickworld '09 is about the toys for kids of all ages.

The Westin Hotel, in the north Chicago Suburb of Wheeling houses 3 large ballrooms filled with all manner of cool LEGO displays by folks all around the region. Everything literally from Planes, trains and automobiles.

Pretty much anything you could think of that could be built has been built by dedicated fans who spent countless hours designing, building, and then transporting here to be displayed.

I put up a small picasa album here. The Flickr one here.

The YouTube video is here.

In addition to the displays there were events for those that registered for the whole event, which kicked off on Thursday. Saturday and Sunday are more for the general public to come in and check out the scene.

This modular display by Nathan Stollman of Minneapolis and his crew can be put together in many different ways. Note the Baxter Building in the left center.

I was able to chat with a couple of the people presenting LEGO displays of their own and will put up that video shortly.

Chris Eyerly of Kenosha did a replica of Chicago's famous Robie House, designed by Frank Llyod Wright. Always knew this pic would come in handy one day!

Here's the link for the main site for more information. The event will run through tomorrow. Get out while you can if you're in the neighborhood.