OPPORTUNITY: [NORTH AMERICA] LBR PAB Case Sale Event

[CopMike]

[PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLIES TO NORTH AMERICA ONLY]

Hello and Good Morning LUG Ambassadors / Work Group Leaders,

I hope this message finds you each well! As we’ve witnessed both here on the LAN as well as in our daily engagement with the AFOL community, there’s been some discussion recently regarding a new direction / initiative for the Pick-A-Brick (PAB) wall at LEGO Brand Retail (LBR) Stores in North America. This new direction has involved the re-naming of the wall itself, now referred to as “Pick & Build”, as well as adding a feature in which specific small models can now be assembled using designated LEGO elements from the wall, referred to as “Pick a Model.”

One change in policy that has taken effect in conjunction with this new direction is the discontinuation of purchasing LEGO elements by the case. For those unfamiliar, some LBR stores offered the ability to purchase the cases of LEGO elements utilized to stock the back wall upon request. As we move in this new direction there is still an excess of PAB cases in certain locations. We’ve partnered with the LBR Operations & Merchandising teams to open the opportunity to offer a final sale on any excess PAB cases to the AFOL community. Requirements for participation in this opportunity will mimic what is in place for the quarterly LBR AFOL Discount Day. The following LEGO Stores will be offering a special sale on their excess PAB cases at the designated date & time listed:

701 LEGO, Mall of America, MN – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (2:00pm – 3:00pm)

702 LEGO, Downtown Disney, FL – SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 (10:00pm – 12:00pm)

705 LEGO, Chicago, IL – SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 (3:00pm – 5:00pm)

707 LEGO, Sugarloaf Mills – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015 (5:30pm – 7:30pm)

709 LEGO, Beachwood, OH – SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015 (3:00pm – 5:00pm)

710 LEGO, Castleton, IN – SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015 (10:00am – 11:00am)

711 LEGO, Colorado Mills, CO – SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 (8:30am – 10:30am)

713 LEGO, Northbrook Court, IL – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (11:00am – 1:00pm)

714 LEGO, Woodfield Mall, IL – SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 (12:00pm – 3:00pm)

717 LEGO, Sawgrass Mills, FL – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (9:00am – 11:00am)

720 LEGO, Bellevue Square, WA – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 (10:00am – 8:00pm)

723 LEGO, Tysons Corner, VA – MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

730 LEGO, Washington Sq, OR – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

740 LEGO, King of Prussia Mall, PA – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

741 LEGO, South Shore Plaza, MA – SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015 (10:00am – 9:00pm)

743 LEGO, Stonebriar Centre, TX – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (10:00am – 12:00pm)

744 LEGO, Crabtree, NC – FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015 (8:00am – 10:00am)

746 LEGO, Annapolis, MD – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (11:00am – 3:00pm)

747 LEGO, Penn Square, OK – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

748 LEGO, North Park Ctr, TX – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

749 LEGO, Orland Square, IL – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (11:00am – 1:00pm)

751 LEGO, Ala Moana Center, HI – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

755 LEGO, Concord Mills, NC – TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

756 LEGO, Arundel Mills, MD – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015 (10:00am – 9:30pm)

763 LEGO, Aventura Mall, FL – THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 (6:00pm – 9:00pm)

767 LEGO, Christiana Mall, DE – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (11:00am – 3:00pm)

774 LEGO, Fairview Mall, CAN – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (9:00am – 11:00am)

781 LEGO, Eastview, NY – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (4:00pm – 6:00pm)

782 LEGO, Mayfair, WI – FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015 (4:00pm – 6:00pm)

783 LEGO, North Point, GA – TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

784 LEGO, North Shore, MA – SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015 (11:00am – 6:00pm)

785 LEGO, Oak Park, KS – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (12:00pm – 2:00pm)

787 LEGO, Alderwood, WA – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (5:00pm – 7:00pm)

808 LEGO, Yorkdale, CAN – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (10:00am – 11:00am)

812 LEGO, Southgate, CAN – THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015 (7:00pm – 9:00pm)

816 LEGO, Fashion Place, UT – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (12:00pm – 6:00pm)

820 LEGO, Westfarms Mall, CT – SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015 (9:00am – 11:00am)

821 LEGO, Carrefour Laval, CAN – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (10:00am – 12:00pm)

826 LEGO, Fairview Pointe Claire – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (10:00am – 9:00pm)

900 LEGO, Gurnee Mills, IL – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (11:00am – 4:00pm)

784 LEGO, North Shore, MA - SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015 (11:00am - 6:00pm)

704 LEGO, Potomac Mills, VA - ANY DAY, ANY TIME UNTIL TUESDAY, JUNE 30

715 LEGO, Burlington Mall, MA - SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015 (11:00am - 1:00pm)

766 LEGO, Chinook Ctr, CAN - SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (11:00am - 7:00pm)

750 LEGO, Easton, OH - FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015 (10:00am - 5:00pm)

779 LEGO, Oak Ridge, CAN - SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 (ANY TIME)

708 LEGO, South Coast Plaza, CA - SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015 (11:00am - 1:00pm)

764 LEGO, Barton Creek, TX - SUNDAY, JUNE 14m 2015 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)

Please note that only the stores listed above will be participating in this opportunity. Additionally, dates and times have been selected based upon the needs of the business and staffing availability. All PAB cases will be offered for either $80 USD / $100 CAD or $60 USD / $75 CAD depending on the specialty of the unique element. Each store has a different number of cases available and the selection will vary by location. Although we understand the importance of planning, lists of what is available per location will not be shared ahead of time. As always, participation in this opportunity is voluntary and you are in no way obligated to participate. This could be a great opportunity to schedule an impromptu meeting?

Thank you for your time and continued support of the LEGO Brand.

With Regards,

Kevin A. Hinkle

Community Manager – Americas

CEE Community Support

[HawkLord]

I guess I would wonder how many bricks are in each case roughly. Is buying by the case in this fashion worth it or economical?

[GallardoLU]

aww no love for Michigan that stinks, well good luck to others hoping for a nice haul of bricks and the value looks to be over all better than the cups tend to be.

[talos]

Nothing in California either...

[dr_spock]

Those may be the more successful PAB stores if they don't have excess pieces to sell off.

[Lind Whisperer]

I'm not too familiar with PAB wall inventories - any chance there will be any stores with a case or two of 60596s?

[CopMike]

Nothing in California either...

708 LEGO, South Coast Plaza, CA - SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015 (11:00am - 1:00pm)

[talos]

708 LEGO, South Coast Plaza, CA - SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015 (11:00am - 1:00pm)

Oops, missed that. Still, over 400 miles from here! Oh well...

[Lyichir]

Not sure I'll have much use for bulk parts unless they have a large quantity of Medium Lavender... but I suppose it can't hurt to check.

[pirzyk]

I guess I would wonder how many bricks are in each case roughly. Is buying by the case in this fashion worth it or economical?

I was able to pick up a case of 1 x 4 Tile (2431) in Reddish Brown (for train ties) yesterday. The case is 9.5in x 7.5in x 6in and weighs 5.005 LBs (including the cardboard). Using BL it says the part weight .58g so I estimate over 3,000 tiles in the case, that comes out to about 2 1/2 cents per tile.

The larger pieces have less in the case but I am going to guess they are about the same weight. I forgot to weigh the case of 2 x 4 Brick when I bought one last year.

[dr_spock]

I guess I would wonder how many bricks are in each case roughly. Is buying by the case in this fashion worth it or economical?

By the case was better for some pieces before LEGO raised the price per case last year. Any way, it is kind of moot now as we can no longer buy by the case now in North America. The best value option would be to take the time to carefully pack the cup.

[fred67]

I recall when it came to 2x4s, expertly packing the cups had an edge over buying the box. After prices went up, I think the cups became even more economical. But that assumes you have hours of time to stand there expertly packing cups. For $80 I would gladly buy the box.

The question I have is (and I'm surprised we haven't seen this yet), what they have at my store - the Sugarloaf Mills location in GA. They're probably the worst kept-up lists on brickbuildr (2.5 years old) and wallofbricks (much more recent... within six months or so, but only showing 5 parts). If I were a store manager, I'd make sure those sites were up to date.

Edited June 16, 2015 by fred67

[ACPin]

More stores have been added as several from NJ area as I've been told by the store managers will also be doing it. So call your local Lego store and find out if they will be in on it.

AC

[andyscouse]

A couple of extra MA stores were added subsequently.

I picked up a case of 1x2 Dark Red [approx 2,700] from Burlington MA, and case of Roof Slope 45 Black [approx 1,400] from Peabody MA. A good deal at $60/ach.

[dxpert]

Is this a firm direction change? Can you still buy cases?

[legoman19892]

Is this a firm direction change? Can you still buy cases?

This seems to be a special one time only offer. Who knows if it is a planned annual event.

[tedbeard]

This seems to be a special one time only offer. Who knows if it is a planned annual event.

I think when he asked about a "direction change" he was referring to:

One change in policy that has taken effect in conjunction with this new direction is the discontinuation of purchasing LEGO elements by the case.