LEGOLAND California ‘Star Wars’ Days 2018

Two years ago, Star Wars contributor James Floyd invited me to my first Star Wars event at the LEGOLAND California Resort and it quickly became one of my favorites places in Southern California to get my Star Wars fix.

Yesterday LEGOLAND California kicked off the first of two LEGO Star Wars Days #BuildTheForce weekends for 2018. With an outpouring of support from the 501st, Rebel Legion, R2 Builders, Saber Guild and Mandalorian Mercs this event has become a highlight for Star Wars fans and LEGO builders.

Events included: –

  • Family Build Challenge
  • Miniland Scavenger Hunt
  • Star Wars Costume Contest
  • Character Meet & Greets
  • Droid Hunt with Costumed Fan Group
  • WB Games Family Gamespace featuring LEGO Star Wars video games
  • Use The Force blindfold challenge – Compete in pairs as one team member is blindfolded, and the other describes to them how to build a mystery LEGO Star Wars object!
  • Landspeeder Build & Test – How would you design your Landspeeder to maximize its velocity? Build it here and then race it against everyone else’s…and if you don’t win, build and test a new one!
  • LEGO Star Wars Fan Gallery – Check out impressive LEGO Star Wars models and photography created by fans just like you!
  • Speed Build Competition – Spectate as LEGO Star Wars fans race against each other to build a LEGO Star Wars scene…who will win?
  • LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures – Catch special screenings of season two of LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, at LEGO Star Wars Days only!
  • LEGO Star Wars Days exclusive giveaways! – Young Jedi™… be sure to pick up your collectibles on the Model Shop Rooftop while supplies last.

Here’s my gallery of photos from the event: –

The event continues today and next weekend. Get more information and tickets here. 

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Brian Sims
I am a credentialed photojournalist and classically trained photographer working out of Southern California. My inspiration in photography has always come from the idea of protecting a memory. Capturing that moment that tells a story to share and look back on long after fleeting moments have passed. None of my fandom memories are more special to me than my memories from a galaxy far far away. From that summer day in 1977 at the Mercy Theater to whatever the latest Star Wars events are today, my Star Wars fandom has been that special place I return to for a smile, hours of enjoyment and the best friends in the galaxy. Follow along as I share pictures of anything Star Wars with you here at Jedi News.