Brickmania the Tartan Lego User Group's (LUG) most Northern event, Tartan LUG got underway at the Buchan Braes Hotel in Boddam on Saturday, for day one of a two day event.

Members of the group come together from across Scotland to display and raise money for good causes which this year include the RNLI Peterhead, Doddie Weir's MND charity and Braemar Mountain Rescue.

Visitors were welcomed by the creators to a host of displays, based on personal themes and subjects as well as collections of some of the popular franchises.

With working examples of trains and rollercoasters, Technic sets with specially created lighting additions and massive street display, there was something for all ages.

The popular minifigure hunt encourages visitors to take a closer look at the constructions to hunt out some elusive additions.

Part of the joy of building is discovering the limitless potential of the LEGO brick when paired with creative skills and a dash of imagination.

An example includes Ian Prise's Empire Strikes Back themed display which not only shows of just a part of his extensive collection, but also his building skills and creativity as Darth Vader and his army of Stormtroopers have to get through Santa and his Elves first before attacking the rebel base.

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Several vendors also attend, creating artwork, offering a plethora of hard to find minifigures and the highly popular specially customised minifigure service where text can be added to bricks and figures.

The event continues on Sunday and is open from 10am till 3pm.

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