Canadian Eh?

[Jeff VW]

Hello Jeff,

I was just curious if the display would be open for visitors to tour? On the OBB blog page it looked to me like visitors could only view it through the store window.

Thanks,

Bel

Yes, it will only be viewable from the windows. When we set everything up we tried to tier it so that everything is viewable. We had considered opening it up fur viewing but the room is pretty full, and there is not a lot of room to walk around.

I hope you get a chance to check it out.

Jeff VW

[IAmWillGibson]

I know I'm not making some staggering new argument here, and I'm sure it's been discussed before, and if someone could direct me to a satisfactory answer, thanks. But I'm too incensed right now to go digging through the forums.

But why, dammit, why in an age where we're so close to parity all the time are LEGO sets so much more expensive in Canada than in the US? I'm looking at the fun new Kingdoms stuff, and the mind-blowingly rad Alien stuff, and then am saddened by the giant, inexplicable cost difference.

Blargh!!

Ahh, vent complete.

[dr_spock]

import duties

transportation

distribution

taxes

wages

market size

profit margin

competition

If you live close to the US border, then a road trip and the "I declare thing" on the way back.

[tedbeard]

import duties

transportation

distribution

taxes

wages

market size

profit margin

competition

Way too overcomplicated. Correct answer: Because they can.

Seriously, it's all PR and smoke blown up you-know-where. Canadians are too polite to make a fuss so they do whatever they can get away with. That is Capitalism after all.

[sok117]

Yeah, it's definitely just a because I can thing, If you go by that logic, then the US should have the same prices because lego isn't made there either. It's outrageous IMO especially when looking at SW sets, those are price increases. But theres not much one can do about it, so theres no point arguing it, but it helps to just say something and have someone agree with you.

[legomaniac83]

Looks like we need to do a Lego Road Trip! Seriously, if anyone is heading to the US I will gladly send you my want list

[Ceroknight]

BOGO 1/2 sale at TRU on Hero Factory products starting tomorrow, thought you guys would like to know..

[Jeff VW]

Nah, I have looked at the mall site every week and there has been nothing for any Lego store jobs. The only note about the store is that it is coming soon (spring). Every other store hiring has postings on the website, however.

Plus, a company usually uses muliple sources/sites to post jobs (Workopolis, Job Bank, etc.), so keeping it just to the mall website would hinder the hiring process.

I am just thinking that maybe it isn't an actual Lego Store, but a store like the one in St. Jacobs or Lasting Toys, that sell Lego exclusivly, but aren't a "Lego" brand store. See where I am going with this?

No need to guess anymore, This is an official Lego store.

http://www.jobsatlego.com/ca/toronto/view-all/assistant-manager-lego-brand-retail-toronto-jobs

:)

Jeff VW

[legomaniac83]

No need to guess anymore, This is an official Lego store.

http://www.jobsatlego.com/ca/toronto/view-all/assistant-manager-lego-brand-retail-toronto-jobs

:)

Jeff VW

Thanks Jeff!

On a side note, I was in a WM today and found both 3847 & 3840 Lego games for $8 each. They were on a clearance shelve in the main aisle. Happy shopping!

[dr_spock]

I didn't know Lego conducts drug testing:

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

Road trip? Who's driving to BrickWorld?

[BelValcor]

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[Ogre]

Was at Chapters (Scarborough's "Kennedy Commons" location) the other day and they had series 3 figures there. One box on the counter up front and then a bin full of figs in the "kids" section right in front of the cash register.

At first, I was a bit bummed over the elimination of bar codes, changes in dots, etc., etc., but I picked out fifteen figures and when I got home, they were EXACTLY what I thought they were. 15/15! An easy trick for picking out the cyborg (in case anybody was wondering): feel the legs of the figs you think might be the cyborg, or alien...if it's two normal legs, it's the alien, if there's a peg leg, you've got a cyborg. =)

[prateek]

Yay! Now I can go get some figs with my Chapters gift card

[IAmWillGibson]

Canadians, has there ever been an official LEGO Mountie Minifigure? I was at the local TRU, and on the display there was a big picture of one, and it made me realize how much I'd love one or a few. The elements are there, certainly. We'd just need a properly printed torso.

Seeing as how there's an official LEGO recognition of the design at least somewhere in the system, I'm sort of holding out hope that something like this might pop up at the LEGO store opening in Toronto.

[medib]

Looks like we need to do a Lego Road Trip! Seriously, if anyone is heading to the US I will gladly send you my want list

I go to the 'States about once a month. I have a US post office box. You can try and PM me or send me an email at bmedinets@hotmail.com.

You wont be guaranteed to get anything but at least I'll be able to see your want list...

Ben

[Ceroknight]

Canadians, has there ever been an official LEGO Mountie Minifigure? I was at the local TRU, and on the display there was a big picture of one, and it made me realize how much I'd love one or a few. The elements are there, certainly. We'd just need a properly printed torso.

Seeing as how there's an official LEGO recognition of the design at least somewhere in the system, I'm sort of holding out hope that something like this might pop up at the LEGO store opening in Toronto.

I never heard of it, though I hope to hear more about it soon,

If the figure was released, I would hope it would be available to more locations in Canada

[sok117]

I never heard of it, though I hope to hear more about it soon,

If the figure was released, I would hope it would be available to more locations in Canada

That display has been up for a while, and there is no sign of a mountie figure, if anything, you could hope for it to be in the collectible minifigure collection. But there is nothing real yet.

[Jeff VW]

Canadians, has there ever been an official LEGO Mountie Minifigure? I was at the local TRU, and on the display there was a big picture of one, and it made me realize how much I'd love one or a few. The elements are there, certainly. We'd just need a properly printed torso.

Seeing as how there's an official LEGO recognition of the design at least somewhere in the system, I'm sort of holding out hope that something like this might pop up at the LEGO store opening in Toronto.

What TRU Location was this at?

Jeff VW

Edited February 24, 2011 by Jeff VW

[Locutis]

(Taken from http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=42863 )

Posted on Behalf of Jenn Wagner ( jenn AT thebrickchick DOT com)

BricksNorth where: Downtown Toronto, Ontario Canada at the Delta Chelsea Hotel. when: August 25-28th, 2011

Hello everybody!!

...

I'm cross-posting this into this thread because it has to do with Canadians, too.

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=52378

I read here:

http://www.bricksnorth.com/

That BricksNorth will be "coming soon" to Canada. This was posted in the summer of 2010.

Is there any news regarding this event?

Locutis

[IAmWillGibson]

What TRU Location was this at?

Jeff VW

I saw it specifically at the TRU in the Dufferin Mall in Toronto. It's not an actual figure, or a picture of one, either, but rather a CG version like LEGO uses all the time now. It's cool, while also being a tease of a figure that does not, as yet, currently exist.

[sok117]

Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice

The first Lego Store in Toronto is opening in Sherway Gardens, which is right in my area, and I was thinking of applying for a job there. This would be my second job and I am entering grade 11 this year, do you guys think it would be a good idea to mention my love for lego? I don't want them to think I'm just looking for the job to get a store discount (though that is a nice bonus ) but I do think it would be the best possible place for me to work. So what do you guys think?

[blueandwhite]

Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice

The first Lego Store in Toronto is opening in Sherway Gardens, which is right in my area, and I was thinking of applying for a job there. This would be my second job and I am entering grade 11 this year, do you guys think it would be a good idea to mention my love for lego? I don't want them to think I'm just looking for the job to get a store discount (though that is a nice bonus ) but I do think it would be the best possible place for me to work. So what do you guys think?

Honestly, I wouldn't mention it if I were you. Being a fan of LEGO is isn't going to help you get the job. A reference from your first employer would probably be more useful if you're really interested in landing the position.

[sok117]

Honestly, I wouldn't mention it if I were you. Being a fan of LEGO is isn't going to help you get the job. A reference from your first employer would probably be more useful if you're really interested in landing the position.

Yea, I've got references from the paper route I used to do, and the camp where i was an LIT (leader in training) but wouldn't it look good if I knew a lot about the product in question? Thanks for th reply though!

[Jeff VW]

Honestly, I wouldn't mention it if I were you. Being a fan of LEGO is isn't going to help you get the job. A reference from your first employer would probably be more useful if you're really interested in landing the position.

I would say the opposite, to me having intimate product knowledge would be a bonus to the employer.

Jeff VW

[sok117]

I would say the opposite, to me having intimate product knowledge would be a bonus to the employer.

This is what originally thought , I'm still not sure if its a good idea or a bad idea though, my gut is telling me that the employer would want someone who knows about the product athand, but I don't want to come off as a know-it-all type.