For some LEGO® fans, a trip to Bricks & Minifigs is just around the corner. For others, it might involve a bit of a drive, coordinating schedules, loading up the family, and perhaps making a pit stop or two along the way. No matter how far you travel to get here, one thing is certain: you’ll want to make the most of your visit!
Sure, you could simply walk in, browse the shelves, find a few treasures, and head home, and that's fun in itself. If you're looking to kill time, though, why not turn your visit into a little friendly competition, a scavenger hunt, or a full-blown LEGO adventure? Here are some fun ways to make your next trip to Bricks & Minifigs extra memorable.
1. Hunt for the Oldest Set
Head over to the pre-built section and see who can find the oldest LEGO set in the store. Will it be a classic from the '80s? Something from the '90s? Or a set that brings back memories of your childhood? Check the used set cards and see who can uncover the oldest treasure. Bonus points for anyone who actually owned it when it first came out!
2. Find the Most Valuable Minifigure
Time to put those LEGO minifigure spotting skills to the test! Challenge everyone to find what they think is the most valuable minifigure in the display cases. Make your picks, compare notes, and see who has the best collector instincts. You might be surprised by which little plastic character turns out to be worth the most!
3. Pick Your Top Three Minifigures
This one is harder than it sounds! Give everyone in your group a few minutes to browse the minifigures and choose their three favorites. Maybe it's a rare character, a nostalgic favorite, an awesome outfit, or simply a minifigure with a really great expression. Once everyone has made their picks, share your choices. You might discover that your favorite minifigure is someone else's least favorite!
4. Vote for Your Favorite Poster
Don't forget to look up! Take a few minutes to check out the LEGO posters and artwork around the store. Have everyone choose their favorite and explain why they picked it. Is it the colors, the theme, the nostalgia, or just an awesome design? It's a fun way to see everyone's personality shine through.
5. Find the Most Unusual LEGO Treasure
Challenge your group to find the strangest, funniest, most unexpected, or most unusual item in the store. It could be a quirky minifigure, an interesting pre-built creation, an unexpected vintage set, or a piece you've never seen before. The winner gets bragging rights (and possibly a little friendly teasing).
6. Build Your Ultimate LEGO Wish List
Everyone gets to choose one set, one minifigure, and one LEGO item they'd love to take home if there were no budget limits. No practical thinking allowed! Dream big, compare wish lists, and see who has the most ambitious LEGO taste.
7. Take a Group Photo
Before you leave, snap a group photo with your favorite LEGO finds. It’s a great way to remember the trip, especially if Bricks & Minifigs was part of a special family outing or road trip.
Make Your Visit an Adventure!
At the end of the day, Bricks & Minifigs isn't just a place to shop for LEGO. It's a place to explore, discover, reminisce, and share a little LEGO fun with the people around you.
So the next time you make the trip, turn your visit into a friendly competition, discover something new, and make a few memories along the way. After all, the best part of a LEGO adventure might just be the fun you have getting there!