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Most of us who went to Brickworld in Chicago have recovered from that weekend (special “Hi!” to my new friend Connor the Conductor), and now we’re getting things ready for World War Brick this Friday through Sunday at Brickmania.

Friday is for paid attendees only, but Saturday and Sunday (10am – 4pm both days) will be open to the public.  Admission will be $5 for adults, that money helps pay to put on the event, and we think you’ll get your money’s worth.  There will be special military-themed exhibits, Will from Brickarms, GI Bricks, and Bullseye Bricks will all be there, and there will be some brand new and exclusive things for sale.  Help build a huge mosaic for permanent display, and take home a special free US Marine minifig as a ‘thank you’.

The GMLTC and TCLTC layouts will be running, but the emphasis this weekend is on the military displays.  So yes, you can still bring your Lego trains to run on our layout!

Finally, a quick note for July.  Our “First Thursday” Open House is on the Fourth of July!  We’ll be open for visiting on your way to watch fireworks, we might even break out the charcoal grill for hot dogs and veggie dogs and make a picnic out of it.  5pm – 9pm on the 4th!

Due to a quirk in scheduling, both our “First Thursday” and “Second Saturday” Open Houses are this week!  Thursday, June 6th, 5pm – 9pm; and Saturday, June 8th, 10am – 4pm.  Come to one or the other or both, we’d love to see you at Brickmania Toyworks this week.

Next week several of us will be in Chicago for Brickworld, one of the biggest and best LEGO fan weekends you’ll find anywhere.  Brickmania will be there as well, with their biggest store setup and display space yet.  We’re really looking forward to a great weekend in Chicago.

Brickmania / GMLTC / TCLTC will be part of the Nordeast Minneapolis Parade on June 18th, along Central Avenue between 28th and 18th.  Be sure to wave when you see us!

Lastly, June 28th – 30th is the second annual “World War Brick” at Brickmania.  The 100 all-weekend guest passes have sold out, but there will be public display hours on Saturday and Sunday.  This will not be a free event like our Open Houses, but with a small admission fee you’ll be able to see our regular displays plus so much more – military themed models from builders around the world, a huge mosiac you can help build, BrickArms and GI Bricks with some exclusives – it’s going to be a fun weekend as well.

And there are still a few days to back Brickmania’s Kickstarter campaign to create more realistic track links!

May will be another busy month for us at the Brickmania Toyworks!

“First Thursday” Open House from 5pm to 9pm on May 2nd.

Our normal second Saturday Open House from 10am – 4pm on May 11th.

And, “Art-A-Whirl” May 17th through 19th.  We’ll have several guest artist vendors, Pizza Lucé will be selling slices, it’s a fun weekend and a good time.

As always, bring your Lego train to one of our Open House events and we’ll let you run it on the GMLTC train layout.

Don’t forget, World War Brick is coming up in June!

While the Twin Cities is digging out from almost a foot of snow, we’re looking forward to Saturday, March 9th, our next Open House!

Most of the Brickmania crew will be in Indianapolis for Brickworld Indy, but the store will be open, the trains will be running, Crazy for Hue will be there, and yes, there will be Girl Scout Cookies for sale again this month.

10am – 4pm, as always bring your trains and we’ll let you run them on our layout.

For our fans who might be going to the train show in La Crosse, the GMLTC will not be there this year.  Their show this year was moved up a week from its usual weekend, so it conflicts with our Open House schedule.  We’re going to try to make it back to La Crosse next year, since it’s a great show with great people and definitely one of our favorite weekends of the year.  But if you do go, say “Hi” to Judy & Bill (and their grandkids!); and Dave & Stacy!

And some early ‘heads up’ for some upcoming events at Brickmania:

• Art-A-Whirl May 17th through 19th.  We’ll be there, with several guest craftspeople and Pizza Luce by the slice.  It’s a fun weekend with lots of interesting guests.
• “World War Brick” June 28th through 30th.  Last year this event was held in Chicago, but this year it’s going to be at Brickmania.  Even more military themed creations, from builders around the world. 

Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events!

Just a quick reminder that we have two more Open Houses before Christmas. 

Tomorrow, December 15th, and next Saturday, December 22nd.  10am – 4pm both days, in the Brickmania space just off of 18th and Central Ave.

Crazy for Hue will be there with hand made American Girl Doll clothes.  Barb and the kids will be there with home made gifts, cards, and chocolates.  And we’ll have gift wrapping supplies (and assistance if you’re all thumbs like me!) for all your Brickmania purchases.

There has been some new construction on the GMLTC layout, some new winter displays from Brickmania, and we’re looking forward to seeing you!

Come into Brickmania off of 18th Ave, our door is about 100 yards West of Central Ave.  If you use ‘google maps’ we’re at 909 18th Ave NE Minneapolis – that should put you right at our door.