Bricks & Minifigs Will Open Store in Alexandria

The new franchise location at 110 N. Royal Street is scheduled to open its doors in early October 2026.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Bold vector editorial illustration of colorful interlocking plastic bricks on a wooden surface, representing a new local specialty toy store. — Owner Dylan Blanco will open a 2,400-square-foot Bricks & Minifigs retail space at 110 N. Royal Street in Alexandria this October. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Owner Dylan Blanco will open a 2,400-square-foot Bricks & Minifigs retail space in Alexandria in early October 2026. This independent franchise will focus on reselling used Lego sets and pieces.

Why it matters

The store aims to provide local collectors access to retired Lego products that are no longer available through official corporate channels. It also serves as a community hub by offering birthday party hosting and a dedicated Lego racecar track.

The new shop occupies 2,400 square feet of retail space. It joins a franchise network that has grown to more than 300 locations since the first store opened in 2010.

The players

Dylan Blanco

He is the owner of the new independent Bricks & Minifigs franchise in Alexandria.

The details

Located at 110 N. Royal Street, the store buys used Lego sets and bulk bricks from local residents. The shop is scheduled to hold a formal grand opening celebration in November 2026.

The first Bricks & Minifigs location opened in 2010.
The business idea was proposed to the owner in Fall 2025.
The store is scheduled to open in early October 2026.
A grand opening celebration is planned for November 2026.

Market Landscape

The store expansion reflects the growing retail trend of specializing in the secondary market for retired Lego sets. This move places the new shop in a niche segment of the toy industry that caters to long-term collector demand.

Local residents can visit the shop daily between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to buy, sell, or trade Lego pieces. On Saturdays, the store will provide early access starting at 8 a.m. to align with the local Farmers' Market schedule.

The takeaway

Collectors can source retired sets that are no longer in production through the new local retail outlet. Families can also utilize the space for private events like birthday parties starting later this year.