I really regret not having been able to attend Brickfete this year.

Yes, Brandon is a real person; my friend Nathan met him at Brickfete (where he also picked up the mini-figure torso and the cargo container from Brandon’s LUG (Lego User’s Group)). Nathan stopped at my place on his way back home…and after perhaps one too many margaritas at dinner, we came up with the concept for this strip.
I have a feeling Brandon will be surprised….