LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Millions of tiny bricks drew attention in Louisville this weekend as the Brick Convention returned to the city, hosting Lego artists from around the world. 

The convention made its final stop of the year in the Derby City, featuring talented artists such as Amado Pinlac.

“So I'm a 'Star Wars' fan first, and when Lego produced them, I said, 'I’m all in,'” said Amado Pinlac, master Lego artist at the Brick Convention

Pinlac said he didn’t build Lego when he was a kid, but when he had children of his own, he started to take an interest.

“I actually learned how to build with them, helping them build the cities and that stuff because it was their favorite toy,” he said.

He is now building intricate sets, from "Star Wars" to flowers. He said he starts by picking something he wants to make, then designs it and gathers pieces.

“The last phase is the actual building, which really goes fast since I already have the pieces, and I already have all of the instructions uploaded here,” Pinlac said.

Months later, he’ll have a finished product ready for shows like this weekend's in Louisville. 

The Louisville show featured dozens of artists and drew thousands of visitors over two days.

“There's over three million Lego bricks under one roof this weekend, over 10,000 Lego mini figures, over 200 Lego creations and then multiple artists and vendors,” said Greyson Riley, creator of the Brick Convention.

Sunday was the tour's last day, but the upcoming break will allow Pinlac to imagine new designs.

“During the free time, I’ve already been planning which new creations we're going to build for next year's shows," Pinlac said. 

Riley said they are not planning a show in Louisville in 2025 but are considering returning in subsequent years. 

Some proceeds from the convention will go to Creations for Charity, a nonprofit that sells finished creations to buy new Lego sets for children in need. The sets are donated around the holidays.