Lego are among the most beloved toys in the world. These buildable bricks are so popular that you’d be hard-pressed to find any family that doesn’t have at least one Lego diehard. Here in Minnesota, we have a few places where Lego fanatics can gather. At the Mall of America, there’s an official Lego store where you can buy individual bricks, the newest kits, and much more. The Lego Store is well-known to most Minnesotans. But did you know there’s an unofficial Lego store that is just as fun? Read on below to learn about Brickmania GHQ, a Minneapolis-based Lego shop with some truly incredible designs:

Brickmania GHQ is a Lego store in the Northeast neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It’s housed in the historic Thorp Building, and it’s a go-to place for Lego lovers.
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Brickmania is an aftermarket Lego store, meaning you can’t find Lego’s official kits here. In fact, they are not officially affiliated with Lego. Instead, the company uses Lego to create their own kits.
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Most of the kits are centered on the military, with models of ships, planes, and other machines among their designs.
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They also have custom minifigs so that builders can add life to their displays. They are historically accurate, with the minifigs’ faces and bodies painted in military uniforms from various wars.
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Beyond the kits you can purchase, the Brickmania GHQ store has a few fantastic displays that are well worth visiting. For example, there are huge models of the USS Missouri battleship and the USS Nicholas destroyer.
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There are also finished models of completed Brickmania kits...
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...as well as some unique models of a Minneapolis landmark. There are so many interesting displays here that any Lego lover would be able to spend hours checking out the intricate designs.
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If you’re a Lego fan interested in all that can be done with these famous bricks, you definitely want to check out the Brickmania GHQ store. Between the cool kits and amazing displays, it's a Lego lover's dream come true!
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Have you been to Brickmania GHQ? For more information about the store and company, including hours, events, and offerings, visit their website and Facebook page.

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