On the first Tuesday of every month, The LEGO Store hosts what they call a free ‘mini build.’ Kids ages 6-14 receive a small packet of pre-selected LEGOs to build in-store with employee assistance.
Fans of the popular monthly free LEGO Store mini builds, take note:Â Your favorite program has changed.
We have loved these free builds in the past – they’re such a fun way to spend a Tuesday evening and feature a new theme each month so my kids never get bored of going back. Plus at the end of each event, we get to take the LEGOs we built home for free! Last week we stopped in to the Castleton Square Mall LEGO Store and overheard employees talking about the new build program that quietly rolled out this summer. Here’s the scoop:
- o Builds used to be available as first-come, first-serve and meant a long wait in line
- o Now families are required to pre-register for their spot online
- o The free build has been extended to 2 days instead of 1: Events are held from 3-7pm on the first Tuesday AND Wednesday of the month!
Here’s the official flyer they gave us with everything you need to know:
While The LEGO Store folks mentioned they hope these changes cut down on the congestion each month {and create a better customer experience}, no doubt it also helps them better plan for how much inventory is needed on a monthly basis too.
Online registration opens on the first Tuesday of each month for the following month’s program, so I’m definitely getting my kids signed up now for September.
If the monthly builds don’t work for your schedule, did you know The LEGO Store also offers a FREE LEGO Magazine when you signup for their LEGO Club?  Lots of ways to enjoy some free LEGO love.
MORE INFO: To register for the free monthly build visit http://shop.lego.com/en-US/minibuild-registration. One registration is allowed with a maximum of 4 children per household. One free set available per child. September dates are 9/1 and 9/2 and slots are available every 15 minutes from 3-6:40pm. Registration opens on the first Tuesday of the month for the following month’s mini build. The Castleton Square Mall LEGO Store is located across from Macy’s. Their phone number is (317) 845-9325.
