Lego Store

Stopped in the Lego store today with my 12 year old daughter and my almost 1 year old. It was very busy in there being so close to Xmas but the staff were friendly as always and quick with the smiles. The staff interacted with both of my children, engaging in conversation with my older child and showing my little one Duplo pieces and trying to get a high five out of him. One staff member even dug out all the regular sized Lego pieces (choking hazards) while my little one played at the Duplo bins so that he couldn’t accidentally get at them. I’ve been in the store numerous times and have always had a pleasant experience. I especially appreciate that they can look up my VIP number via email so that I don’t have to carry a card around with me.

Who doesn’t love the lego store? This is the perfect place to come for a gift for children of ALL ages (even the children trapped inside us adults). I came here on a weekend in December, the line was long, but wow did it move quick. Props to the staff here for being so damn efficient!

How can you say anything bad about Lego? The people who work at the store are so friendly and know their stuff. Brad, one of the managers, has been there since the store opened and he is amazing. The other staff are also great greeting you with a smile when you enter the store.
You can go online to find out events the store is having such as Lego meetings for kids. A cool idea for kids who are totally ‘into’ Lego.
And, remember to try out the amazing TV that shows what the set will like when built. That I’ve only ever seen at the Lego Store! There’s also the brick wall — a chance to grab bricks one by one and fill a container… Pretty cool but a little pricey.
On that note, the only negative is, of course, the cost of the Lego. Something they don’t have control over in the end. But, it does cost more here than at some other places. Is that worth the amazing service? Sometimes it is!

When I went into the Lego Store, I became a kid again. I am not sure I can express just how cool this place is. There is a huge selection of Lego kits, from boxes of mixed pieces to sets for specific models. Lots of kids were having fun at the several building areas. My favourite part was the bulk bins of random pieces, which you could mix and match in different sized cups for pre-​set prices. For around $ 20 I got a huge cup of exactly what i wanted — it was like buying bulk candy, except it was Lego! You can also make your own Lego characters. Lots of fun if you’re a Lego fan.

I came in here on a busy Saturday to finish off some of my Christmas shopping. Expecting it to be crazy I went in with a list so I could get in and out quickly.
I was immediately greeted by a young smiling man welcoming me to the Lego store. I bee lined it to the Star Wars section and just stared… Geekgasm!!! A young lady asked me who I was shopping for and I said anyone! Lol… Who doesn’t love Lego? She continued to show me their newest arrivals and made small talk about the store and the holidays. She was very friendly and informative, I’m sure if I had any questions she would be able to answer them!
After browsing like I promised myself I wouldn’t (it wasn’t as busy as I thought it would be) I went around and picked out my gifts. I was approached by a few other employees; all friendly and while their sales tactics were soft, you could tell they enjoyed working at the Lego store!
The highlight of my visit here was the young man on cash! I have never seen someone so friendly and smiley in the retail business! He also made small talk, introduced me to the rewards program and told me about the return policy.
I have nothing but great things to say about the Lego store! Yes, it can get busy but it’s a fun place to be and it has something for everyone!

I think that this would be a neat place to bring a Lego-​loving kid, but it’s certainly a fun place to explore even for me, a person who enjoys Lego, but who rarely plays with it as of late.
I loved the NALUG models on display, and I especially liked the station where you could build your own minifigs to purchase. The assortment of Lego that is available here is the best bar none in all of Edmonton. The wall of colourful blocks at the back of the store is also quite awesome.
I also liked how one staff member greeted me after I was well into the store to ask if I needed any help. Even though I was just exploring it was a good interaction and I’m glad that I visited. I may return when buying gifts for the Lego-​loving people in my life!

I love LEGO, and have bought much of it over the years. I have been to at least a dozen LEGO stores elsewhere and that is the standard I apply to this one and it does not stack up. The store in smaller than many in the States and the selection is very limited. One of the great things about most LEGO stores is the great selection of accessories and items not available at other toy stores or online. This store does not carry much of that. The architectural section was particularly sad with very few, mostly American buildings.
The discounts for LEGO VIP members was also very limited. In other stores, there is usually at least two or three things that are such a good deal that one is enticed to become a VIP member just for that one thing.
So if you have been waiting for this store based on previous experience, you will likely be disappointed. If you have never been to another LEGO store, it will seem like good addition to Southgate.

I visited just before grand opening and I’m glad I did. This meant I was able to get most everything I was looking for. By the end of the official opening, they were sold out of most everything. (Not entirely the fault of the store; they were very well stocked at the start of the Grand Opening weekend.)
Belinda, the store manager, is extremely friendly and super helpful. As were the other staff members I talked with.
When I got home I realized a mistake had been made on my bill and a discount had not been applied. They were able to help me over the phone, saving me a trip to Southgate form Stony Plain.

I actually didn’t know there was a Lego store until I walked around Southgate Mall — I had to walk in. I am starting my Christmas shopping early and had request for Lego. The guy who greeted me told me that they’re anticipating November and December to be really busy. I found out that they’ve been open since June 2013. (I really shouldn’t have told him that it’s my first time in the store because he was following me around. I like to shop alone) They currently have a promotion right now that if you were to spend more than $ 99, you get a free complimentary set of Lego (with Christmas trees and little guys). Also, for every 100 points you collect, you get $ 5 off for your next purchase. The sign said that Lego is doubling the points for each dollar spent until October 31.
It was very exciting to look through the various boxes of Lego displayed. The store layout was very easy to navigate. It’s really cool that you can make your own little Lego guys. It was really hard NOT to come up with an excuse and spend over $ 100 on a VW Lego van! It was so cute! Oh, and did I mention anything about their Lego train sets for 16+? (i.e. adults) It can run on remote-​control once built!
Shopping for my fiancé’s two little nieces can be tough. The Olivia in Heartland wasn’t very inspiring. I grew up on old-​fashioned Lego which focused a lot on architecture. I found a really cool 3-​in-​one house set, with brick lights. Sweet, a gift that can be shared by sisters! This was like a grown-​up doll-​house. To top it over the $ 99 scale, I found a really cute Lego ice-​cube tray, which I will definitely be using to mould melted white chocolate or model my fondant for cake-​decorating. I feel like a kid again! Thanks, Lego!

This store, while not huge, is amazing! We made a special trip to the south side to give it a look. Ad neither my husband nor I were disappointed. I love the fact that they have so many of the models built and on display so you can actually see them in action. There are multiple lay areas, a section for building your own mini figure, and a huge pick-​a-​brick wall along the back. I though the bricks would be priced individually, but you can fill one of two sizes of cups for a flat rate each. That’s pretty awesome. There are also a few sets here that I’ve only seen online. My husband is already planning to go back for the mini figure chess sett hat we both fell in love with. This is going to be a regular stop on our toy shopping forays in the future.

Even at the age of 27 I had so much fun shopping in this store! They have dozens of different lego sets for different ages and skill ranges. There are several different sets already assembled in display boxes around the store to give you an idea of what your finished product is going to look like. For the extra creative they even have the option available to buy tubs of lego from the back of the store where you can pick out how many of each size and color you want to bring your own creation to life. Alas I wasn’t able to find the lego catwoman cycle I wanted but still left with a super cute lego wonder woman keychain. Check it out even if you are not looking to buy it will definitely bring back waves of wonderful childhood nostalgia.