Great recap and EXCELLENT pictures! You really managed to capture the vast expanse of the LOTR layout better than I did with my camera. I will be referring friends and family here to look at pictures. Hope you had fun!

Hey! Where's the Black Gate?! :P Great coverage Paul!

Poor doggies on the BBQ. Ha they are Hot dogs now lol.

Man you took better pics of our LOTR layout than I did! I can't believe we didn't meet up but it just goes to show how hectic that weekend really is. Thanks for the recap, it's always great to see the same event through someone else's eyes. Always adds new perspective. ~ Chris.

amazing creations! love Minas Tirith!

I went here today, im actually on my way home but, It was fantastic! it was my first time and im tempted to maybe get a table next year? I WILL be back next year and the next! And the vendor area was like a kid in a candie store!!although it was a bit crowded. Anyhow it was a great experience.

It's held in Wheeling, IL (near Chicago) every year during the third week in June.

I was there yesterday, and I loved the LOTR stuff. Did you see the Teddy Roosevelt vig? That was just awesome!

Yay, Dave's batcave.... HOLY! Is that a "U.S.S. Voyager" I see? Who did that?

The LOTR stuff is out-of-control good.

where and when is this Brickworld thing?? very nice buildings!!

Wow, lots of excellent creations.

Great pic's awesome builds I wish I could have seen these up close.