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June 14, 2025

Token Observation: The Impact of Tokens of Appreciation at LEGO Conventions

June 14, 2025/ Simon Liu
Token Observation: The Impact of Tokens of Appreciation at LEGO Conventions

Have you seen a pile of small builds and stickers next to a MOC at a LEGO convention? What are these tokens and what is the etiquette for giving them? Simon Liu shares his rules for tokens and how some have led to lasting friendships.

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June 14, 2025/ Simon Liu/ 3 Comments
Community, Conventions
Tokens of Appreciation, Brickworld, Convention
June 13, 2025

Gifting Gugicks: The Origin of the Brickworld Master Tradition

June 13, 2025/ Simon Liu
Gifting Gugicks: The Origin of the Brickworld Master Tradition

The Gugick. It’s a staple of Brickworld Chicago handed out by the reigning Brickworld Master. But what is a Gugick? How did it start? And where is it going? BrickNerd’s own Simon Liu tells all…

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June 13, 2025/ Simon Liu/ 4 Comments
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Brickworld Chicago, Gugick, Tokens of Appreciation
September 12, 2023

AFOL Tokens of Appreciation: From Brickvention to Brixpo

September 12, 2023/ Sue Ann Barber
AFOL Tokens of Appreciation: From Brickvention to Brixpo

Whether you call them Tokens of Appreciation, Fan Trophies or some other name, giving these small LEGO-related items has become a well-established tradition at many AFOL events across North America—and now they’ve made their way to Brixpo in Australia.

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September 12, 2023/ Sue Ann Barber/ 2 Comments
Conventions
Tokens of Appreciation, Gugick, Brixpo, Australia

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