Liverpool Grand Opening Event - 9th/10th/11th September

 

  • Liverpool Grand Opening Event - 9th/10th/11th September

    Posted by bluemoose, 09 Sep 2011 09:37. Filed under Shopping (UK).

    The new Liverpool LEGO Brand Store had its 'soft' opening a month-or-so ago; this weekend sees the 'Grand Opening Event'.

    You can read all the details of the in-store events and promotions here.

    If you manage to make it to the event, post here and let us know how it went. If you get one of the minifure sets on Sunday, and can take a good quality photo of it, we'd appreciate a copy to add to the database!


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Posted by Matthew in United Kingdom, 09 Sep 2011 11:35

I'm not able to make it on Sunday, but would love a minifigure set. If anyone could pick me up a spare one please let me know.

Posted by Cam'n'Stu in United Kingdom, 09 Sep 2011 15:53

Ah, why such short notice! This will be my closest store but no way I can get there on Sunday. I too would love the minifigure set so if anyone else is going and LCG above is sorted and you manage to get a spare please let me know! Many thanks in advance.

Posted by meccanotwitch in United Kingdom, 09 Sep 2011 17:22

At last a store closer to us 'up north'! Pity I can't make the grand opening though.

Posted by roxio in United Kingdom, 09 Sep 2011 18:31

I'm in Warrington Sunday, might be able to sneak across.......anyone know whats in the minifig set ? Maybe something iconic like the Beatles ???!!!!! I wish !

Posted by Nesquik in United Kingdom, 09 Sep 2011 18:56

I'll be there and will gladly take plenty of pictures :)

Posted by Nesquik in United Kingdom, 09 Sep 2011 18:57

Roxio - I enquired about the Minifigure set and was kindly told by several members of staff who 'they' were. I'll give you a clue; there are 4 of them, and they're all male....

Posted by itsaturkey in United States, 09 Sep 2011 19:54

miniroll32: AHHHHHHH!!! IT IS THE BEATLES!!! Wait, this isn't a trick is it!? I wonder if it is the Beatles whether there will be any new minifig pieces for them.

Posted by Nesquik in United Kingdom, 10 Sep 2011 06:30

Been to the 2nd event today and got the free special t-shirt (if anyone wants photos just ask!) and a free 'cup' of bricks which i'm made up with. Outside the LEGO folk were inviting fans to build their favourite Liverpool landmark (of which there are very few, though fellow 'pudlians like to think otherwise...) on a large group of tables with huge buckets of bricks. I got my free wristband to have a go though and even get 10% off in store, but I was put off by all the onlookers!

With regards to the Minifigures available tomorrow, they are indeed The Beatles but I was saddened to learn that not all 4 members will be present. Because of licensing issues, only 3 will be in the set. I'm quite disappointed as the whole point of having the 'band' is to include all members, but never the less it'll be a nice addition to my collection!

Posted by Jabba the Taff in United Kingdom, 10 Sep 2011 13:32

^Is the 10% off only for customers who take part in the build?

Posted by Nesquik in United Kingdom, 10 Sep 2011 13:35

Jabba - Yes, you go to one of the desks outside and give some details, then they give you a time to arrive for the build and give you a wristband for free. The wristband is used in store for the discount :)

Posted by itsaturkey in United States, 10 Sep 2011 13:53

miniroll32- Aww, only three? Who isn't included?

Posted by Nesquik in United Kingdom, 10 Sep 2011 14:21

Itsaturkey - I'll find out tomorrow morning ;) Who should email pictures to by the way?

Posted by Nesquik in United Kingdom, 11 Sep 2011 07:40

Got my minifigures and i'm very disappointed in them. 'Exclusive' my rear!

Posted by tiberium_blue in United Kingdom, 11 Sep 2011 08:21

Photo here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiberium_blue/6136199476/

Posted by Nesquik in United Kingdom, 11 Sep 2011 09:39

I was #201, beat ya! You might have seen me in store - I was the short dude in the harrington jacket clutching a Maersk Train... I just had to get it ;)

Posted by suedeapple in United Kingdom, 11 Sep 2011 12:25

Disapointed with the beatles minifigs. They'd have been better giving a free Lego car (minus the wheels) - More in tune with the merseyside vibe :-)

Managed to pick up a good assortment of free 'pick a bricks' (free small tub, if you had an invite, and spent over £20). They have

Didn't see many people buying any of the larger sets (over £150), but plenty of people nudging up to the £20 mark to get the freebie beatles sets.

Posted by tiberium_blue in United Kingdom, 11 Sep 2011 13:16

@miniroll32 - They weren't giving them out in order, there was at most 50 people in front of me. I bought the Maersk train too. :)

@suedeapple - The cars without wheels stereotype is so tired. It's no worse here than most other places in the country.

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