Comments on: The LEGO Window to the Community Program comes to an end http://www.brothers-brick.com/2010/02/26/the-lego-window-to-the-community-program-comes-to-an-end/ And one Brick to rule them all... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:01:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: whalesekins http://www.brothers-brick.com/2010/02/26/the-lego-window-to-the-community-program-comes-to-an-end/comment-page-1/#comment-82853 whalesekins Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:13:21 +0000 http://www.brothers-brick.com/?p=13719#comment-82853 Just so you have the view of an employee… Unfortunately we *do* need the shelving space that the window takes up. My store is actually pretty sad for the window to be removed but on the business side we’re excited to have the shelving. When it comes to new product or getting product back in stock *most* stores have an absolutely horrible time trying to find space for the product with the lack of space we actually do have, especially when it comes to extended line, city and Star Wars.

]]> By: Josh http://www.brothers-brick.com/2010/02/26/the-lego-window-to-the-community-program-comes-to-an-end/comment-page-1/#comment-82846 Josh Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:31:02 +0000 http://www.brothers-brick.com/?p=13719#comment-82846 ^I’m curious how you know that your local store doesn’t need more shelf space. Its not normally something you can see by walking around a store.

I don’t work in a Lego store, so I wouldn’t know for sure, but I’d be surprised if the excuse was contrived. Retail stores, of any kind, are always trying to maximize their shelf space. From what I’ve heard and seen, the backrooms of the Lego Stores are small, cramped and packed with merchandise waiting for shelf space. Merchandise has to be on the shelves to sell, therefore, every square inch matters.

While I am sad to see the Window Into the Community going away, I am curious to see what the replacement will be. I am not skeptical about the replacement nor would I be angry if the Lego stores had to do away with the concept entirely. While I’m sure having such a display is good PR, it would be rather hard to put a dollar amount on what the Window generates. How many other companies allow their customers a permanent display in their stores? Not many, I’m thinking.

]]> By: Fred http://www.brothers-brick.com/2010/02/26/the-lego-window-to-the-community-program-comes-to-an-end/comment-page-1/#comment-82804 Fred Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:25:43 +0000 http://www.brothers-brick.com/?p=13719#comment-82804 That’s a bummer. I really enjoyed the displays. Frankly I don’t see the store near me in Colorado desperate for space so, the excuse seems a bit contrived.

]]> By: Daedalus http://www.brothers-brick.com/2010/02/26/the-lego-window-to-the-community-program-comes-to-an-end/comment-page-1/#comment-82789 Daedalus Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:52:06 +0000 http://www.brothers-brick.com/?p=13719#comment-82789 Well, that’s sad. I don’t get out to the store “near” me too often, but that display is always a highlight of the visit. It’s always great to see the stuff in person, especially when it’s something I first saw on here. Considering how big the window is, I can’t imagine they need the space -that- badly.
But, maybe this new approach will be even better. I’ll wait and see, although I admit I’m skeptical at present.

]]> By: Josh http://www.brothers-brick.com/2010/02/26/the-lego-window-to-the-community-program-comes-to-an-end/comment-page-1/#comment-82787 Josh Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:58:24 +0000 http://www.brothers-brick.com/?p=13719#comment-82787 Interesting….I’m curious to see what the replacement will be. Steve has me curious now. ;)

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