Together they would have thousands of Lego blocks and hundreds of models.

A recent purchase is the 2899 piece Opera House.

It took two weeks for Phil to complete the model and a process Chris watched very closely.

So when it came to some ideas to raise money for the 2nd Muswellbrook Scouts, it was obvious that Lego should form part of that event.

The Upper Hunter Brick Show will be the biggest exhibition of Lego to come to Muswellbrook and the Joy boys’ massive collection forms only a fraction of that display.

Phil, who is also a Scout Group Leader, has enlisted Bricks at the Bay, an enthusiastic group of Lego fanatics who will bring their exhibition to Muswellbrook Scout Hall, 80 Ford Street, Muswellbrook, on November 2.

But it will be a whole lot more than a heap of Lego models on display.

“We will have a free build area where people can come and play with the Lego and there will also be Lego for sale because people are going to be inspired to get involved,” Phil said.

Scouts will also be invited to enter a competition in which they need to complete two designs, a creation of their own and a purchased kit.

Already Scouts from Branxton through to Murrurundi have indicated they will be in attendance.

The exhibition has even attracted interest from Lego groups in Sydney and some will be making the trip to Muswellbrook to get involved.

There will be a sausage sizzle and drinks on sale with all proceeds going to the local Scouts group.

Phil is excited to be putting his Lego on display, a hobby that is usually confined to the family’s shed.

Among his collection is a 1968 vintage train set that runs on three batteries  and the display will have a range of Lego models that have been available over the years.