About BrickCan

A senior mechanical designer by trade, John has been a LEGO fan his entire life and his love of the brick has led him to contribute to many aspects of the hobby and AFOL community. In addition to being heavily involved with local LEGO User Groups and spending seven years as a LEGO Ambassador, he has attended dozens of fan events in North America and internationally. When he’s not playing with LEGO, John can usually be found on his bicycle or hunting for the best nearby BBQ.

As a lifelong LEGO maniac and toy aficionado, Ayleen turned her passion for playthings into her career. She spent over a decade working in the independent toy industry as co-owner of October Toys and host/producer of the weekly online show Toy Break. She has also coordinated dozens of art/toy events and conventions including the LEGO® fan event Bricks LA and Designer Con. Outside of building with bricks, she enjoys horror movies, travel, and tacos.

Mary has been building beautiful LEGO mosaics and volunteering at multiple LEGO fan events for almost two decades. She also organized many projects and events throughout her career as a public school teacher both for her schools and community. Mary currently enjoys her retirement spending time working with the kids LEGO program at her local library, gardening or reading.

Aly expresses her love for LEGO in many ways, including being BrickCan’s de facto graphic designer for nine years, contributing to the Vancouver LEGO User Group, building MOCs, and sharing her custom kits with Vancouver as the owner of Heritage Bricks. Aly has eight years of advertising industry experience as a designer and art director and is also skilled behind a camera. When not laying bricks, Aly’s other passions include film, retro gaming, fashion, raving, and being silly with her partner.