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Hundreds Attend Grand Opening of Bricks & Minifigs Lego Store in Gainesville
New Lego specialty shop in Newberry Square plaza draws big crowds on opening day.
Jan. 31, 2026 at 4:55pm
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More than 200 people lined up to celebrate the grand opening of the new Bricks & Minifigs Lego store in Gainesville's Newberry Square plaza. The store, which buys, sells and trades new and used Lego products, saw hundreds of customers arrive well after the 1 p.m. opening, with many eager to purchase specific Lego sets and minifigures.
Why it matters
The opening of Bricks & Minifigs represents the continued popularity of Lego products, especially among adult collectors, and the demand for specialty retail stores catering to Lego enthusiasts in the Gainesville area.
The details
Owner Kurt Kazlauskas, 49, said he was overwhelmed by the turnout, with around 200-300 people waiting outside before the store opened at 1281 NW 76th Blvd. The grand opening featured a live radio broadcast, free donuts and coffee, and an appearance from Batman and the Batmobile. Kazlauskas said it took about 10 months to build the store's inventory, much of which came from Facebook Marketplace and vendors associated with Bricks & Minifigs, which has over 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
- The new Bricks & Minifigs store opened on January 31, 2026.
- The grand opening celebration took place on the store's opening day.
The players
Kurt Kazlauskas
The 49-year-old owner of the new Bricks & Minifigs Lego store in Gainesville.
Ashton Corddry
A 22-year-old customer who planned to purchase a Lego Speed Champion set and some minifigures at the grand opening.
Jeff Phillips
A 36-year-old Gainesville resident who arrived with the goal of purchasing a Christmas 3-in-1 Lego set and a Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape set.
What they’re saying
“I'm thrilled that there were about 200 to 300 people out there waiting for us to open.”
— Kurt Kazlauskas, Owner
“I like the idea of getting used Legos that are still quality products.”
— Ashton Corddry
“There is a great variety of new stuff and old stuff here that you can't find anymore.”
— Jeff Phillips
What’s next
The store plans to continue building its inventory and attracting Lego enthusiasts from the Gainesville area and beyond.
The takeaway
The grand opening of Bricks & Minifigs in Gainesville demonstrates the enduring popularity of Lego products and the demand for specialty retail stores catering to Lego fans, even in smaller markets like Gainesville.
