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This IdahoLUG LEGO build was inspired by "Avatar." (PHOTO: IDAHOLUG)
Jun 24, 2026

Boise LEGO group inspires STEM learning and community building brick by brick

IdahoLUG in Boise inspires STEM learning and creativity with nearly 1,500 members and large-scale LEGO projects across Idaho.

Artist Jeff Cox listens to an attendee at Gem State Comic Con on May 15 in Garden City. Cox and other artists and vendors were on hand to make connections with fans and sell products. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
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Vendors and celebrities find worth in Gem State Comic Con as event draws record numbers

Gem State Comic Con broke its attendance record with 54,124 sales, drawing fans and celebrities to Boise and boosting the local economy.

Attendees of the Gem State Comic Con in 2025 peruse merchandise at a vendor booth at the event. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
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The con is on: Using large-scale space for your conventions

“Gem State Comic Con has grown a lot over the last few years, and this year we had close to 50,000 fans attending the show.” Lukyantseva-Haworth said.


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