EVENT LOG: SAVIX COMICS AND BRICKS 2025

 SAVIX COMICS AND BRICKS 2025

Savigliano hosted the third edition of SAVIX Comics & Bricks, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of pop culture. Thousands of visitors filled the streets of the historic center throughout the event, which featured a rich and diverse program ranging from comics to cosplay, gaming, and the iconic LEGO® constructions.

Among the most anticipated guests, Cristina D’Avena, joined by Gem Boy, enchanted the audience with a concert in Piazza Cavour. The day before, Mauro Repetto took to the stage at Teatro Milanollo with his musical show "In Search of Spider-Man". On Saturday, it was the turn of Danilo Bertazzi, content creator Kenta Suzuki, and artist Federico Cecchin, who treated attendees to unforgettable moments.

SAVIX featured several themed areas, including one dedicated to Japanese culture in Piazza del Popolo, and another celebrating fantasy and medieval reenactments. Every corner of the event was designed to immerse visitors in different worlds, offering unique and engaging experiences. If you missed anything, be sure to check out all the details on the event’s official website.

The LEGO® world played a central role throughout the festival. Exhibitions were held in the city’s historic buildings, giving visitors the chance to admire spectacular dioramas, miniature cities, spaceships, castles, and scenes inspired by pop culture. Builders from Piedmont, Aosta Valley, Ligury, and Lombardy showcased creations that demonstrated incredible talent, attention to detail, and a remarkable dose of imagination. These original builds captivated both adults and children, highlighting the creative power that only LEGO® bricks can express.

One of the most admired figures in the LEGO® area was Cristina Mattiazzo. The Lombard exhibitor presented a large Star Wars-inspired diorama. Her work recreated some of the most iconic settings of Tatooine, such as the deserts traversed by the Jawas' Sandcrawlers and areas patrolled by Tusken Raiders. It even included the fearsome Sarlacc, ready to devour unsuspecting adventurers.

Tatooine by Cristina Mattiazzo

Jabba the Hutt’s palace stood out above all, featuring a perfectly recreated Rancor pit trap. The entire diorama was motorized, with doors and scenery moving realistically to create an immersive effect. The attention to detail, along with the use of lighting and custom minifigures, captivated fans of all ages, making this setup one of the most photographed of the event. You will find the link to the video here.

Tatooine by Cristina Mattiazzo

Bionicle Italia, led by Davide Massone, brought to SAVIX a series of extraordinary creations that go far beyond simple play.
The exhibitors used the distinctive pieces from LEGO® Bionicle sets to build towering, complex, and incredibly detailed sculptures that defy the rules of traditional building.
Each piece was carefully selected and masterfully assembled to bring visually striking figures to life.

Moc by Davide Massone

Davide Uberti took us on a journey back in time with his extraordinary collection of vintage LEGO castle-themed sets—a true voyage into fantasy for older visitors.
Each model was accompanied by a detailed sign listing the set number, year of release, piece count, and included minifigures: an archival level of care that lit up the eyes of the most passionate fans.

Among the many comments overheard, one stood out above the rest:
“I had this one too!”
A phrase that perfectly captures the magic of rediscovering a piece of childhood through bricks and memories.

Set from collection by Davide Uberti

The medieval diorama created by young Luigi Lamberti was, for me, a wonderful discovery.
Packed with details and surprises, Luigi’s landscape stretched from a Viking village to the legendary Sherwood Forest, offering a truly captivating view.
Every corner told a small story, with a level of craftsmanship that impressed even the most seasoned visitors.

Medieval diorama by Luigi Lamberti

Among the “big names” of master builders, Alex Bonelli stood out with his spectacular creations inspired by the narrative universe of J.R.R. Tolkien.
His meticulously detailed works captured the attention of visitors and fantasy enthusiasts alike.

Among the most admired was the towering Isengard, truly impressive in scale, followed by the charismatic Helm’s Deep, recreated with remarkable precision and atmosphere.
An epic tribute to Middle-earth, in true LEGO style.

Deep Helm by Alex Bonelli

Isengard tower by Alex Bonelli

The Civic Tower of Savigliano is certainly not an easy building to replicate with LEGO bricks.
Yet, local builder Fabrizio Lamberti succeeded in the challenge, creating a version that truly does justice to the original.
A model rich in technique, with precise proportions and perfectly balanced geometry—a true architectural tribute to the city.

Civic tower of Savigliano by Fabrizio Lamberti

Completely revamped for the this event, young Andrea Li’s agricultural diorama immediately caught the attention of visitors.
The scene, crafted with great skill and attention to detail, stood out for its balance, atmosphere, and realism.
It’s no surprise that it earned a well-deserved mention right here on these pages.

By Andrea Li

By Andrea Li

At SAVIX, there were also sweets and other treats, all crafted from bricks by Fabio Broggi.
His creations, meticulously detailed, managed to surprise and entertain.
I must admit, they even sparked a sweet tooth in me!
For this reason, I can only congratulate the artist for the originality and precision of his work.

By Fabio Broggi

At SAVIX, the Castle theme was prominently featured, with numerous dioramas inspired by the medieval era.
Among them, the most impressive was the massive diorama created by the duo Diego Nova and Sara Ballario, undoubtedly the largest display at the exhibition.

What impressed me the most? An incredible flying galleon, suspended in mid-air thanks to tensegrity engineering and equipped with motorized wings that move, creating a stunning visual effect.
A perfect blend of technique and imagination!
Link to the video.

Medieval diorama by Diego Nova and Sara Ballario

Among the various sales activities at SAVIX, I was particularly impressed by Kiogo World from Venaria.
Kiogo is an alternative version of the classic brick, based on “two-by-one” wide elements connected by special pins similar to those used in the most famous Danish bricks.

Thanks to their unique shape, these pieces allow for surprising curves and extraordinarily sturdy constructions.

One of the applications I especially enjoyed were the geometric puzzles: rectangular surfaces made of Kiogo pieces, printed with a shape to be rearranged.
The game involves transforming the initial figure (like a quadrilateral) into another shape (like a circle), and then returning it to the original state without ever detaching the pieces.
A surprising experience that combines manual skill, logic, and a touch of geometric magic.

KIOGO

KIOGO

At SAVIX, official LEGO set collections were definitely present, ranging from iconic Technic cars to architectural monuments, from Star Wars spaceships to delicate floral arrangements.
The variety was so vast it almost deserved a chapter of its own. However, as usual, I prefer to focus attention on MOCs, the original creations by the builders.

For this reason, I chose to highlight only the beautiful Botanical collection presented by Grazia Romeo.
The exhibitor didn’t just display official LEGO sets but personalized them with taste and originality.
In some cases, she built entire vases out of bricks, while in others, she added small decorative settings that gave a richer and more coherent context to her floral arrangements.
A delicate and creative touch that stood out even among larger, more imposing models.

Collection by Grazia Romeo

It’s becoming rare to find a LEGO exhibition without at least one LEGO® Ideas project on display, and SAVIX was no exception.
In fact, this edition featured three proposals: Be Happy by Alessio Delle Donne, Naples Corner by Andrea Caboni, and my own Jack and the Beanstalk.

A small but meaningful space dedicated to the individual creativity that LEGO Ideas celebrates, where each project tells a personal story and aims, perhaps, to one day become an official set.
If you like them and want to vote, simply click on the title above each work.

Bee Happy by Alessio Delle Donne

Jack and the beanstalk by Fraccalvieri Giuseppe

Naples Corner by Andrea Caboni

The works of Flavio Peano displayed at SAVIX truly impressed me.
Besides the famous lighthouse battered by a stormy sea, this time the artist amazed the audience with an original interpretation of the Three Little Pigs fairy tale.
His detailed and ingenious retelling offered a fresh and creative perspective on the story we all know, once again confirming Peano’s talent for transforming stories into LEGO bricks.

Lighthouse by Flavio Peano

Of course, I couldn’t miss SAVIX with my four-meter-long diorama, The Dragon’s Revenge, but I don’t want to bore you with too many details, so I’ll simply leave you with the photos to get an idea.

I’d also like to highlight an excellent GBC (Great Ball Contraption) crafted by Giancarlo Giacobbe.
For those curious to see it in action, here’s a link to the video where you can admire it in all its glory.

The dragon's revenge by Fraccalvieri Giuseppe

The dragon's revenge by Fraccalvieri Giuseppe

The dragon's revenge by Fraccalvieri Giuseppe

The dragon's revenge by Fraccalvieri Giuseppe

A new to SAVIX was the diorama by Fabrizio Scarano, who brought his own version of a Flintstones-style village.
The model was crafted with great attention to detail, featuring various types of stone houses, a striking waterfall, and even a section of beach kissed by the sea.
The water effect, in particular, was executed with a finely polished technique that captured the attention of all visitors.
A fresh and original interpretation that brought a touch of prehistory to SAVIX.

Diorama by Fabrizio Scarano

The medieval theme was undoubtedly the star of this edition of SAVIX.
To wrap up my report, I’ll leave you with some photos of the magnificent diorama by Michele Saimandi and Antonello Ambrassa.
As you can see, the scale is truly impressive, and the level of detail is extraordinary.
A masterpiece that surely captured the attention of every visitor.

diorama by Michele Saimandi and Antonello Ambrassa

The dedication of Fabrizio Lamberti and his team (Flavio Peano and the Marabotto family) in organizing the SAVIX Bricks Area deserves our sincere thanks. Despite some genuine challenges caused by the choice of the two locations, Palazzo Cravetta and Palazzo Taffini, both buildings of great historical and scenic value, they proved logistically demanding for exhibitors, lacking adequate parking and easy access for loading and unloading materials.

Moreover, visitors, especially on Saturday afternoon, lost their way due to the missing stairs to Palazzo Taffini, unfortunately missing the entire second part of the exhibition. These obstacles put the event’s success to the test, but thanks to the organizers’ quick intervention, the issues were resolved.

I’m more than confident that next year will see a more thoughtful choice of venues to ensure the comfort of both visitors and exhibitors.
So, all that’s left is to invite you to SAVIX 2026!