In Episode 45 of Tales From The Brick, Jon (8 Bit Bricks) sits down with Tim Hutchings, a contestant from Season 4 of LEGO Masters and the creator behind Tim’s Brick Adventures. Fresh off a weekend at BrickFair, Tim shares how a childhood LEGO train set, a lifelong love of Westerns, and a Christmas gift from his mother-in-law eventually led him into the world of LEGO conventions, television, and a community of builders he now considers family.

Tim takes us through his LEGO journey, from discovering custom minifigures and joining Texas LEGO clubs to becoming a regular part of the BrickFair setup crew. He talks about meeting fellow builders, making lifelong friendships, and how a chance encounter with Julian, the Bricksmith, opened the door to LEGO livestreams and convention work. The conversation also explores Tim’s passion for Western-themed builds, including his massive Wild West display that he’s been touring since 2016, complete with a working train, historical characters, and some unexpected appearances from the Looney Tunes, Muppets, and other familiar faces.

Of course, there’s plenty of LEGO Masters talk. Tim shares how he and his building partner, Tim Hall, went from being alternates for Season 3 to competing on Season 4. He discusses what filming the show was really like, his thoughts on how LEGO Masters has been promoted, and the friendships he’s made with contestants from across the series. He also talks about traveling to conventions around the country and hosting his Build with a LEGO Master activities, where kids, parents, and even grandparents get the chance to discover the fun of building.

Along the way, Jon and Tim swap stories from years of LEGO conventions, including memorable displays, collecting convention badges, charity fundraising, and the occasional runaway LEGO train. Tim explains why he doesn’t build for awards, why sharing his creations matters more than winning, and how the LEGO community continues to bring people together. He also teases a brand-new creation he’s been asked to build, meaning his long-running Wild West display may soon have some company on the convention circuit.

Find Tim Hutchings & Tim’s Brick Adventures:

• Instagram: TimsBrickAdventures
• Facebook: TimsBrickAdventures
• YouTube: TimsBrickAdventures

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Until next time… play well.