You must be a ULUG member to display at a ULUG event.
Sign Up to Bring a Build
Members can sign up to display by joining ULUG and participating in event planning. Each event has a dedicated Discord channel where:
- Event details are shared.
- Builders coordinate layout and space.
- You can post how much you’d like to bring.
Simply find the event channel and let the group know your plans. Further details and coordination will happen there.
Display Sections
ULUG displays are organized into standardized sections, often called MODs (a common term in train clubs). The full club layout is built from these sections so tables can be planned accurately.
A standard display section is:
- 3 baseplates wide.
- 6 baseplates deep.
- Approximately 2.5 feet wide × 5 feet deep.
Train loop sections are the same size, but have additional standards.
Many events also include a separate area for smaller MOCs, which are welcome and encouraged. Some events only have space for a train loop.
Space signup is done by requesting a certain number of sections, and specifying whether that build is part of the train loop.
At the Event
Set Up
The event coordinator will share setup times and logistics via Discord. We typically set up tables and builds before the public arrives.
One important rule when working around LEGO: never touch someone else’s build. If something needs to move or is in the way, always find the builder or the event coordinator.
During the Event
Builds are separated from the public with clear plexiglass attached to the display tables. This helps ensure the public doesn’t accidentally break anything—or (perhaps purposefully) walk away with minifigures or parts.
If you’re able to stay during public hours (even for a portion), you’re strongly encouraged to do so! Interacting with the public is rewarding for both builders and viewers.
Take Down
The event coordinator will share takedown times and logistics via Discord. Takedown usually goes much quicker than setup. Packing and loading club tables is a lot of work, so any help is greatly appreciated.
Be sure to report your participation using the participation survey. This helps with membership status and allows us to include photos of your build in the event report on the website and for LEGO.
Displaying at BrickSlopes
BrickSlopes is the largest LEGO convention and show in the Mountain West. It is not a ULUG-organized event, and ULUG membership is not related to BrickSlopes participation in any way. However, many ULUG members present their biggest and best MOCs at the show, and it’s a great opportunity to meet builders from around the country.
To display at BrickSlopes, you will need a pass directly from the convention and coordinate builds through their website and/or communication platforms.
While not a ULUG event, ULUG typically partners with BrickSlopes to organize and sponsor the train loop at the event. The loop is open to all BrickSlopes displayers, regardless of ULUG membership.