Rain fails to dampen Locky Blocks

Swap meet exhibitors packed up early due to the conditions, taking with them patrons who would usually stop by Locky Blocks on their way home.

Organiser Owen O’Brien said despite the wet weather, there was still steady foot traffic throughout the day.

“We had a good day ... we had more than 100 people through the event,” he said.

“There were a couple of people who had never been before, who brought displays from Melbourne. That’s a long trip to make for our show in Lockington, so really, really thrilled to have them there.

“We managed to occupy the whole hall, so that was good.”

About 20 exhibitors from around the region took part, bringing with them a wide range of builds.

Among the day’s standout displays was a model of the HMVS Cerberus created by Darren Reid using historical images and plans of the ship.

First-time exhibitor George Ross also impressed attendees with a display of custom-built road trucks in varying sizes.

There was also a strong youth presence throughout the event, with plenty of entries in the children’s competition.

One young builder entered a metre-long creation depicting an island filled with all her favourite things.

The free-build zone also returned this year, attracting plenty of interest from children and families throughout the day.

Mr O’Brien said it was encouraging to see so many young people taking an interest in Lego, with many already looking forward to next year’s event.

“It’s really positive,” he said.

“Hopefully, they really enjoy it because it’s a great pastime, very therapeutic.”