Explore Kalamazoo’s Only LEGO® Store
Do you frequently step on LEGO® pieces in your house? Do you watch LEGO® Masters on repeat? Do you or your kids scour eBay for retired LEGO® sets?
If the answer to these questions is yes, then you have LEGO® fans in your family.
What if you could find a local store that sells new LEGO® sets and buys your old LEGO® bricks? A brick-building paradise with the coolest merchandise, special events and birthday parties?
Look no further: Bricks & Minifigs (BaM) Kalamazoo, which opened in Oakwood Plaza in June 2022, offers all this and more.
Read on for why you need to visit ASAP.
1926 Whites Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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About the Bricks & Minifigs Store
Inspired by Adam Weiner’s renewed interest in LEGO® building during the pandemic, he and his wife, Allison, opened the BaM franchise in Kalamazoo in June 2022.
Whether you are a casual fan or LEGO® expert, Bricks & Minifigs welcomes all with its big, bright space and bricks galore.
LEGO® Merchandise at BaMK
Bricks & Minifigs is a LEGO® fan’s paradise. You’ll find:
- New releases
- Pre-Owned LEGO® sets
- LEGO® Minifigures (new and pre-owned)
- Bulk LEGO® bricks
- Assorted LEGO® themed merchandise
In short, if it’s LEGO® related, you’ll find it here. You can also build custom LEGO® Minifigures in the shop.
PS: Return Often
The merchandise at BaMK is constantly changing- we recommend visiting frequently as you’ll find different LEGO® sets each time you stop by.
Selling and Trading LEGO® Sets
Bricks & Minifigs welcomes guests to trade in their new and pre-owned LEGO® sets for either cash or store credit:
Acceptable Items for Sale/Trade
- New, unopened LEGO® sets
- Pre-owned LEGO® sets: can be assembled or not, complete or incomplete
- New/Pre-owned Loose LEGO® bricks
- New/Pre-owned LEGO® Minifigures
Items You Cannot Sell/Trade with Bricks & Minifigs
- Non-LEGO® brand Minifigures, sets, and bricks (including all LEGO® compatible brands)
FAQs
How Does BaMK Evaluate the Value of LEGO® Trade-Ins?
Pricing for trades depends upon the completeness of sets, current inventory in stock, and the overall condition of bricks, among other factors.
How Does BaMK Evaluate the Value of Bulk LEGO® Trade-Ins?
Pricing for bulk LEGO® is structured by volume, NOT WEIGHT, and depends upon the overall condition of bricks and the amount of non-LEGO® products mixed in, among other factors.
BaMK Special Events
Bricks & Minifigs Kalamazoo offers more than just shopping: with special events, visitors can enjoy discounts, holiday events, Parents’ Nights Out, and other fun, LEGO® experiences.
Are you AFOL? Adult Fans of LEGO® are included here, too, as some events are just for ages 21+!
Follow BaMK on Facebook for event announcements:
Previous BaMK Events
Camps
Take your spring break or summertime experiences to the next level with camps from Bricks & Minifig Kalamazoo.
Located at their Oakwood Plaza store, these themed camps offer unique LEGO® experiences for school-aged kids (typically ages 5-12).
All camps are run by Bricks 4 Kidz from Grand Rapids. These LEGO® camp experts travel to the Kalamazoo shop to provide fun, engaging activities.
BaMK’s Facebook page provides scheduling announcements, offerings and enrollment instructions.
Spring Break Camp 2025: City-Builder Camp (March 31 – April 3, 2025)
Community Collaborations
Allison and Adam Weiner value community partnerships, and they seek opportunities to work with local organizations, including the Air Zoo.
Brickday Parties
BaMK owners Allison and Adam Weiner revamped the former Pacific Rim location in Kalamazoo by including a dedicated party space within the shop.
They knew that once their buy, sell and trade store was up and running, the next step would be to host parties for LEGO® fans.
In-Store Parties
The Bricks & Minifigs Kalamazoo shop offers a 500 square-foot private space for Brickday parties with its own restroom.
The standard celebration package includes the following:
- Two dedicated event coordinators
- 90 minutes of party time for up to 12 participants
- Electronic party invitation templates
- Festive décor, disposable cutlery, & tableware
- Assembling & racing cars on a custom-timed derby track
- Building challenges with themed mini-prizes
- Unique keepsake LEGO® Minifig party favors
- A BaMK gift for every host of honor and another for their family and guests
Note for Parents: BaMK’s event coordinators supervise, set up, clean up and run all Brickday party activities. This means you can sit back and enjoy the party too!
Party Add-Ons
If you want to take your party to the next level, Bricks & Minifigs offers several optional party enhancements, including custom-baked goods from their neighbor, Schultz’s Treat Street!
On-the-Road Parties
Looking for something outside of the box? Bricks & Minifigs can bring the party to YOU, at your chosen venue.
On-the-road parties work well for larger groups, work events, educational organizations and more.
Consider on-the-road parties for the following:
- Groups of 20+ guests
- After-hours events
- Corporate events
- Educational events
- Events with alcohol
Contact Bricks & Minifigs to Coordinate Your Event
BaMK’s team will work with you to customize your on-the-road party.
Email them or call the shop at 269-350-5690 to get started.
Community Philanthropy
This LEGO® store is more than just a retail shop- it also serves as an integral community member.
Excess bulk bricks are regularly donated to educational institutions and libraries.
Store Location
Allison and Adam Weiner picked an ideal location in Oakwood Plaza in Kalamazoo: this shopping center features many locally owned favorites, including Schultz’s Treat Street, Little Chick Shoe Shop, and Bookbug/This is a Bookstore.
Find their store at 1926 Whites Road- next door to Little Chick Shoe Shop.
Store Hours
BaMK is open seven days per week:
- Monday – Saturday: 11 AM – 7 PM
- Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM
Meet the Owners
Adam and Allison Weiner own the Bricks and Minifigs Kalamazoo franchise. They live in Portage with their two children, Jonah (12) and Margot (10).
While his love of LEGO® bricks dates back to his childhood, Adam’s desire to own a LEGO® store developed during the pandemic.
As Executive Director of Farmers Alley Theatre in downtown Kalamazoo, his free time increased significantly when the coronavirus shuttered the theatre’s doors.
As he spent more time building with LEGO® sets during the lockdown, he discovered a new self-described “obsession” with this creative outlet, spurning his desire to open the Bricks & Minifigs store.
Adam left his position at Farmers Alley in April 2022 to launch the new shop.
His wife, Allison, focuses on outreach and event planning for Bricks & Minifigs.
LEGO® FAQs
Are you a LEGO® expert? Here are the answers to some of the most common questions on the popular bricks:
When were LEGO® bricks invented?
LEGO® bricks started with Danish carpenter Ole Kirk Kristiansen, who began making wooden toys in 1932. The first plastic brick was made in 1949; those bricks still fit with LEGO® bricks made today!
What is LEGO® short for?
“LEGO” is from the Danish phrase leg godt, meaning “play well.”
What is the plural of LEGO®?
In a tweet responding to this very question in 2017, the LEGO® Group explained the proper use of their famous brand name:
When did LEGO® toys arrive in the United States?
The LEGO® Group licensed an American luggage company, Shwayder, to produce and its products in the United States and Canada in 1961.
Under the agreement, the LEGO® Group supplied machinery, molds and other equipment, while Shwayder handled production and sales.
In 1965, Shwayder changed its name to Samsonite.
How many LEGO® bricks are made per year?
36 billion, which averages to 125 million pieces per day.
Make Plans to Visit Bricks & Minifigs Kalamazoo ASAP
Whether you are an avid LEGO® fan, casual collector or love supporting local businesses, Bricks & Minifigs Kalamazoo invites you to stop by soon!
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1926 Whites Road
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