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The show-stopping LEGO diorama recreation of the San Diego Convention Center is crafted from more than 200,000 bricks and packed with Comic-Con Easter eggs hidden throughout. It’s all designed as a con-within-a-con. Photo taken on July 25, 2025.

LEGO's Comic-Con diorama turns the San Diego Convention Center into a mini masterpiece

Everything is awesome at LEGO's massive booth, a tiny version of the San Diego Convention Center, built with jaw-dropping detail.

The show-stopping LEGO diorama recreation of the San Diego Convention Center is crafted from more than 200,000 bricks and packed with Comic-Con Easter eggs hidden throughout. It’s all designed as a con-within-a-con. Photo taken on July 25, 2025.
A show-stopping LEGO diorama of the San Diego Convention Center is crafted from more than 200,000 bricks and packed with Comic-Con Easter eggs. Photo taken July 25, 2025.  (Matthew Bowler / KPBS)
The San Diego Comic-Con International Convention diorama spans multiple tables. Attendees gather around the construction and take photos of the LEGO masterpiece on July 23, 2025.
The LEGO San Diego Comic-Con diorama spans multiple tables. Attendees gathered around the detailed construction to snap photos on July 23, 2025.  (Beth Accomando / KPBS)
Lego crowds surround the convention center — much like the real life one — on July 25, 2025.
LEGO crowds surround the miniature convention center — much like the real one — on July 25, 2025.   (Matthew Bowler / KPBS)
The LEGO trolley takes LEGO people to and from the LEGO Comic-Con convention on July 26, 2025.
The LEGO trolley takes transports minifigures to and from the LEGO Comic-Con convention on July 25, 2025.  (Chrissy Nguyen / KPBS)
LEGO minifigures cross the tracks under a brick-built Gaslamp Quarter sign — a miniature nod to one of the most iconic entry points into Comic-Con. Photo taken July 25, 2025.
LEGO minifigures cross the tracks under a brick-built Gaslamp Quarter sign — a miniature nod to one of the most iconic entry points into Comic-Con. Photo taken July 25, 2025.  (Chrissy Nguyen)
LEGO people pass through the LEGO Comic-Con convention doors on July 25, 2025.
LEGO minifigures pass through the entrance doors of the LEGO Comic-Con on July 25, 2025.   (Matthew Bowler / KPBS)
On the exhibit floor of LEGO Comic-Con, crowds of minifigs explore booths and browse T-shirts from tiny vendors. Photo taken July 25, 2025.
On the exhibit floor of LEGO Comic-Con, crowds of minifigs explore booths and browse T-shirts from tiny vendors. Photo taken July 25, 2025.  (Chrissy Nguyen)
LEGO people meet and greet at the LEGO Comic-Con on July 25, 2025.
LEGO minifigures meet and mingle inside the LEGO Comic-Con on July 25, 2025.  (Matthew Bowler / KPBS)
This photo offers a "bird's-eye" view of the LEGO Comic-Con convention floor. Photo taken on July 26, 2025.
A bird's-eye view of the LEGO Comic-Con diorama, where LEGO fans admire a con-within-a-con recreation. Photo taken July 25, 2025.  (Chrissy Nguyen / KPBS)
The LEGO diorama of the convention hall floor offers a glimpse of LEGO Artists' Alley. Photo taken on July 26, 2025.
The LEGO diorama of the convention exhibit floor includes a glimpse of LEGO Artists' Alley. Photo taken July 25, 2025.  (Chrissy Nguyen / KPBS)
Pictured is another angle of the LEGO Comic-Con convention. LEGO figurines interact with a larger-than-life burger and fries photo opportunity.
Another view of the LEGO Comic-Con scene shows LEGO minifigs interacting with a larger-than-life burger and fries photo op. Photo taken July 25, 2025.  (Chrissy Nguyen / KPBS)
On the exhibit floor of LEGO Comic-Con, crowds of minifigs explore booths and browse T-shirts from tiny vendors. Photo taken July 25, 2025.
On the exhibit floor of LEGO Comic-Con, crowds of minifigs explore booths and browse T-shirts from tiny vendors. Photo taken July 25, 2025.  (Chrissy Nguyen)
LEGO Comic-Con people attend the LEGO Eisner Awards on July 25, 2025.
LEGO minifigures pack a convention center room at LEGO Comic-Con on July 25, 2025.   (Chrissy Nguyen / KPBS)
LEGO set up a strong presence on the convention floor, offering an immersive booth, activities, debuts and more. Photo taken July 25, 2025.
LEGO had a strong presence on the convention floor, offering an immersive booth, activities, reveals and more. Photo taken July 25, 2025.   (Matthew Bowler / KPBS)
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