Watch: Take a look around first day of Black Country Brick Show as it returns for a fifth year

Lego creations inspired by Star Wars and Ghostbusters were just some of those on display at the Black Country Brick Show as the popular event returned for its fifth year.

Phoenix Collegiate school in West Bromwich has transformed into Lego-fans paradise this weekend for the return of the two-day event. 

The fun got underway on Saturday (April 5) as attendees of all ages were invited through the doors, some greeted by Star Wars characters such as Chewbacca and a Stormtrooper on their way in.

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Chewbacca made an appearance
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Gracie and Marcelo Belnavis from Smethwick get a high-five from a Stormtrooper

Around 90 exhibitors from around the world are expected to attend the event across the weekend, displaying their impressive Lego creations.

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'Ghostbusting' with James Gage

There is also games to play, Lego on sale and a 'Brick-Pit' where people can put their own creativity to the test and choose from thousands of building-blocks.

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In 2025 Lee Stanley with the Ninjago city display.

And it is all in aid of a good cause, as the event helps to raise funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and the Lego charity Fairy Bricks.

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Neil Payton from Sedgley with a Star Wars-inspired Lego creation

Last year, it saw more than £13,600 raised, with the total divided between the two charities.

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A Live Aid inspired Lego creation

Co-founded Paul Clark runs the brick show alongside Darren Hallbury.

Speaking to the Express & Star ahead of the event, Mr Clark said: "I'm a big Lego fan myself, first of all, but this is also a nice community event in the area which helps inspire kids and also raises funds for charities, so it's a way of putting on something positive.

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The annual Black Country Brick Show Lego fan event run by Paul Clark and Darren Hallbury.

"It's grown from an event with 400 people on a Sunday afternoon in 2018 to more than £1,500 people a day over the course of the weekend and it's become a chance for a lot of master builders from across the UK and Europe to come to the Black Country and put on displays."

Tickets starting at £7 per person are still available to buy for the brick show on Sunday, which will run until 4pm. For more information, visit the Eventbrite website.

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