Lego Store Chicago

A thunderstorm interrupted our last visit downtown so we hung out at the mall like it was 1993 for awhile. Our favorite place to hang out and stay dry was the Lego Store. Our two boys didn’t want to leave, in fact, only the promise of dinner pulled them away. The store is bright, cheerful, interactive and fun. The all Lego display of famous Chicago buildings out front is simply amazing. Inside was a life-​size stormtrooper and several areas where you could build with Legos. If you’re in the area, rain or shine, it’s well worth a visit.

WOW — What an impressive flagship location! Their displays are amazing and very detailed. I particularly liked the Dr. Doom over Trump Tower and the dragon that weaved it’s way throughout the whole store. There were so many thoughtful touches that colored our wonderful experience here. The staff was also extremely friendly and gracious. The standout was Kara who helped my husband and I with our purchase. She was extremely engaging, eager to help, and very enthusiastic about LEGO. The store itself is very open and has a lot of play opportunities for kids of all ages. Their pick-​a-​brick wall is huge and they have a lot of inventory out, versus hidden in the back. Pick yourself up a LEGO Passport as well, the staff is great about handing these out!

Great store for kids and almost anybody. You can build your own Lego guys, buy some blocks of any color/​shape/​size, or buy a set. Workers here always seem to enjoy their time.

This store is so cool. It’s a big burst of nostalgia to a 20-​something like me, and wow have Legos come a long way since I was a kid!
The décor is awesome. There’s full size sculptures made from Lego bricks throughout the store, and displays of the put-​together sets that they sell. There’s also a HUGE variety of different Lego sets. From Star Wars to Doctor Who, Elsa and the Simpsons. There’s a set you’ll want to build. There’s also a wall of colors, and you can pick out your own combination of bricks to take home, which I think is really cool.
The service here– meh. Workers passed us a few times and never bothered to ask if we needed help finding anything or had any questions. They could have maybe sold us on something, but ultimately we left without making a purchase.

I love Legos! I love this store too. I will go out of my way to schlep to Water Tower to pick up new sets either for me or my friend’s kid.
They have most of the sets here, and while it is not as large as NYC’s flagship, it is certainly as crowded. So why would I come here? It’s the hometown Flagship store. If you’ve ever worked in retail you know that Flagships get more quantity and better selections than their suburban counterparts. It’s a about double the square footage of Northbrook court.
They also have a really cool display in the window made of Lego’s. This week it was the Chicago skyline. I wonder what the man hours to build that were?
Anyways today I picked up the new Big Bang theory set. I wish they had made the Golden Girls instead, but I’m into these TV scenes. I also picked up a joker mobile. Tee hee. BATMAN FOREVER! Super Hero collection is one of my favorites.
Everyone who works here is really friendly and knowledgable. And if you are shipping out of state they waive the abominable Cook County Sales Tax.

I love the build-​your-​own wall of pieces on the back wall. I’ve been filling buckets there for years, to provide grandsons with lots of little pieces to do their own creative building.
Good service in the store too, on every visit.

Friendly staff of they are very good of acting. Large selection and they have some great Lego creations of Chicago’s skyscrapers.

No matter what city I visit, it’s Lego store always feels like home. I get the same expert and knowledgeable service, the same familiar lay-​out and people with a passion for creativity and overall awesomeness.

The staff here was wonderful! The Lego designs on the walls are intricate, cover a wide variety of interests, and keep you occupied while the kids run around trying to figure out where to go and what to get. The guy working the loose Lego wall was great and showed my cousin how to maximize her purchase of a Lego container. I appreciate that they sell the containers by size and not weight. One problem I had was that on the Lego wall, a lot of the Legos are out of reach for almost all kids. I see that this equals an easier cleanup for staff but it takes some of the independence away from kids being able to chose their own Legos without mom or dads help which I know they enjoy.

From Star Wars to ANY Lego set from beginner/​advanced, this store has it! This location, located in Water Tower Place is a kids (or Adults) heaven who love legos :) My son, instantly went from bored to a «BIG GRIN» once we arrived there: D Everything you can think of for legos, from your own creation (blocks) to individual sets are there. You can buy mixed Lego pieces in cups, filled to the top for 1 price or buy individual sets/​characters.
Great display of life size/​Chicago landmarks on display. The atmosphere is never dull! Kids running all over and elbow to elbow parents watching and saying «Yes» or «No» to their kids favorites. Prices range from $ 3 to over $ 150 for some sets. Great store, great atmosphere for all. Lines move pretty well and there are staff on the floor for your questions.

Dude! It’s a Lego store. What more do you need to know?!
This place is large, maybe not massive, but very large compared to many of the other Lego stores in various malls. As an adult who still buys Legos for myself, as well as my nephew and some of my grown friends, this store has never failed me. Whatever I’ve come in looking for has always been available. And the time I came looking for a set that was recently discontinued, two staffers went above and beyond to locate it for me at another store and have it shipped to me.
In general, the store is usually crowded given that it’s on Michigan Avenue and the mall is a tourist draw. But even with that, employees will always greet you with a smile, engage you in product information, and do whatever they can to make your visit productive.

Took my 2 grandsons here from Indiana last weekend and they were in heaven. The displays they have I even wanted to buy a Lego set! The associates in the store couldn’t be more helpful and friendly. Even though I took them to Navy Pier, Willis Tower and other attractions, they said this was their favorite! After they each bought a set for $ 45 they received a free surprise character with the purchase. I had a great time just watching them be so amazed. If your kids or grand kids like Legos, this is a «must do» !

This place is just crawling with lego experts — lego people that are passionate about the hobby and simply love what they do.
In particular, a salesman named Ryan is now my sons personal hero. He took time to answer my son’s questions, show him around. He was genuine, and did not talk down to my son, but on a common level of two lego fanatics. Thank you, Ryan.
I love that store!

my kids luv the store! its well arranged with a lot of customer service folks checking on you to assist. Lots of legos to build in designated areas while browsing the store.

Visit was at 5:00 PM on a Thursday. The store was relatively slow for a weekday, late afternoon for a location in a popular shopping complex.
The 5 star rating is based off of the following:
Cleanliness of the store, floors were clean (not a brick skewer across the floor), did not see any wet spots or trail of salt from the outside world, nothing was sticky to the touch, and display cases were clean and smudge free of fingerprints. There are sections of the store where you can build mini-​me figures and it was very well kept, definitively great if you have kids that need to be immediately entertained, though the downside is that you can purchase what you built, or put it back where you found it and hear the wrath of your screaming children.
The store was well stocked & well organized, did not see a shelf that was empty. Plenty of items to choose from.
Staff was friendly, knowledgeable about their products, talked about their favorite sets, asked you about what you liked and guided you to the right spot to pick something out. They talked about their VIP rewards program as well. No pressure to commit to something that is offered for free. You get points for the stuff you buy, coupons, freebies, and exclusive early access to cool things.

Well I am NOT an expert on Lego stores this place is simply awesome. It seems as if they have the most complex designs that exist with finished examples. Got kids? Perfect for starters to 16+. Good for the big kid in you all well. A+

I grew up playing with Legos, and they were one of my favorite toys. I love that there is a store devoted to them, but I actually don’t think it’s the best place to buy Legos. The store isn’t that large, so they aren’t going to have every single set, just really popular ones. Most of the store is sadly devoted to selling various branded sets with specialty pieces you can’t use for anything other than building the thing on the box. They do have a small section in the back of the store where they sell generic sets with 250‑1000 pieces, but the options are slim.
Along the back wall, they’ve got bins of pieces that you mix and match. You an fill a large container for $ 15.99 or a small container for $ 8.99. The signs say that the large containers can hold 325 – 375 pieces, and the small containers can hold 125 – 175 pieces, but obviously this depends on which actual pieces you want to get. I’ve never actually taken the time to count how many pieces I ended up getting, but I will say that a good strategy is to put big pieces in first and then sprinkle smaller pieces in the cracks. If you’re building some project and really need a specific piece or a specific color, I would recommend getting all the pieces you might use together, because they do switch them out regularly. Also the containers themselves are really nice for storing dry goods like beans or rice afterwards.
Despite its lack of actual products I want to buy, the Lego Store is a fun place to come and just play with Legos. They have several tables with huge bins of Legos next to them where you can just build whatever you want, and also a ramp where you can race Lego cars.

Oh yes I do love being a grown up, but, sometimes you just have to be a big kid. Coming to the Lego store is one of those times. It’s okay, because even though your kids are building away, it’s hard to not want to buy everything in this store… though you’d have to have a lot of chunk change to do so.
I haven’t been to the Water Tower location before, so like anyone else who has experienced this wonder, you’ll understand what I mean when I say I went a little crazy! It’s about twice as big as the Northbrook Court location.
If you like all the fun displays they put together along the wall in plexi, they have so many great ideas and concepts!
Greeted by a giant statue upon entrance, the happy dragon that wraps itself around the perimeter of the ceiling is ready to play.
BEST window displays — EVER! The Lego sign is made out of Lego people and their construction hats make up the color (picture uploaded).
Come. Lose yourself. Plan to stay awhile if you have kids. And, when you’re done, hop on over to the Dr. Seuss exhibit. You’ll love being a grown up kid!

BUIlD IT & THEY WILL COME
This store originally was located in the Bridge Shops at Nordstroms down the street. This new location is more accessible for tourists plus you are where all the shopping seems to start.
When you enter the Water tower shops from Michigan Ave take the esculators straight up and then continue to walk straight. You will eventually walk into the Lego Store located on the back wall.
Legos have turned into a big business. When I was a kid you bought a box of Legos and you used your imagination and you built stuff. Now Legos are competitive and cross branded with movies. Like building the Star Wars Death Star. Yeah I’ve got nothing to do for the next week but follow along and assemble 2000 pieces of Legos into complete destruction for Darth Vadar. Luke Skywalkers is gonna be pissed. Legos have become the modern 3D puzzle for people. Wait till these kids have arthritis, then its back to jigsaw puzzles.
The store is fun because it has an area for the kids to sit and play. It is great because this is how I played with Legos. A giant pile and I just started building. I love watching my little one come up with original ideas or hearing… Daddy help me find a piece like this… I need it. It reminds me of being a kid. I know some kids need direction and motivation… that’s where branded Legos from Star Wars steps in. It’s a big partnership plus makes them a lot of money. Have you seen the price of these sets.
I still have a bucket of legos at home and I enjoy watching the little one spend hours putting stuff together. I love seeing the imagination and creativity at work. That is why I loved Legos as a kid.
I love the giant Lego sculptors in the store. I also learned that they are built off site and glued together. I always had a fear of accidentally knocking one over and it shattering into 10,000 pieces. Then the staff makes me rebuild it and I’m there for months. So I can cross that worry off my list.
You don’t have to be a tourist to visit the Lego store even though you will find a ton of tourists shopping here. Legos are international. Stop by and bring your inner kid or your own kid if you have one and head on down to start building the next great idea.

***This Lego Store features lots of great stuff for Lego fans; their display window features great Lego creations of some of Chicago’s most well known architecture including Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), the John Hancock Center and Trump Tower***
This Lego Store is located in the Water Tower Place mall; I am not sure what the parking situation is at the mall.