Bart’s Brickworks

Bart’s Brickworks Child of the 70s and 80s rediscovering the joy of LEGO. These are my stories.

07/31/2026

This year's Best in Show award went to Kon-Briki by Bart Marable (Bart’s Brickworks). Congratulations Bart!

I’m thrilled to share that Kon-Briki was awarded Best in Show at Brick Rodeo this past weekend. There were so many amazi...
07/27/2026

I’m thrilled to share that Kon-Briki was awarded Best in Show at Brick Rodeo this past weekend. There were so many amazing builds this year. I’m truly honored to have been selected. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!

When I first lit the seating area in my Kon-Briki build, I used two static lights, one red and one blue. But when visiti...
07/18/2026

When I first lit the seating area in my Kon-Briki build, I used two static lights, one red and one blue. But when visiting Tiki Tatsu-Ya, I noticed how the lighting gradually changed over time, creating a more interesting atmosphere. It inspired me to switch out my lighting components to do something similar. I’ll be showing Kon-Briki at Brick Rodeo next week. If you’re going to be in the Austin area, you should check it out.

Here are a few more pics of my Kon-Briki build. The colorful Tiki head mugs are made from stacked minifig roller skates....
07/13/2026

Here are a few more pics of my Kon-Briki build. The colorful Tiki head mugs are made from stacked minifig roller skates. They were actually the first elements I designed, and their size helped establish the scale of the overall model.

07/13/2026

I can’t make my mind up on tiki bars. On the one hand, some of them feel a bit tacky and out-dated; on the other hand, a nice fruity cocktail in a hot summer goes down a treat. The next one on my list to visit is owned by Bart Marable (bartsbrickworks), who has just […]

07/11/2026

Step into the mysterious world of Kon-Briki, where exotic libations and tropical fare delight the senses.

I’ll be showing my Kon-Briki build at Brick Rodeo in two weeks. It’s at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas (just n...
07/11/2026

I’ll be showing my Kon-Briki build at Brick Rodeo in two weeks. It’s at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas (just north of Austin). If you’re able to make it, stop by and say hello. 🗿🍍🌴🌋

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