I'm looking forward to many things about my trip to Rome next month, including stopping by the Tomacelli branch of the Lego Store.

Has anyone been there? I'm sure it's just another Lego Store, but I'm used to ones in Japan and South Korea that run the gamot from just okay to dinky. (Lego Stores here tend to be franchises with great latitude in which sales and promotions they honor, and surprise -- they tend not to honor many.)

Anyway, just checking. I'm going either way, but it's my first European Lego Store experience, so I'm hoping for something better.

I'm sorry to tell you, but it isn't great. I live in Rome myself and unfortunately, all LEGO stores in Italy are franchises, owned by Percassi, a company that holds many brands in Italy. 

I even feel it affects the employees' enthusiasm; in London and Amsterdam, the LEGO stores have employees who seem to be genuine, passionate LEGO fans, whereas in Rome, they're your average retail workers.

Still, as the store is very centrally located, I'd recommend to go have a look, the legionnaire in the window and the Trevi Fountain mosaic inside look quite cool.

Ah, that's too bad, but I'm not surprised. Sounds like how it is over here. I'll be going anyway; my hotel is just a couple of minutes away. Thanks, though!

Just returned from my trip, and of course Rome was incredible!

As for that particular Lego Store franchise, it was nice, and the prices in Italy at least are much better than I'm used to in Korea. I didn't buy any sets, though I was tempted by a few BrickHeadz things.

I was, however, overjoyed to find the dark blue Classic Space torsos and matching solid dark blue legs. Wow! I bought six, then returned a few days later for three more. So fun!

I'm happy to hear you've had a great time here!