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Instead, the bandits have targeted toy shops selling boxes of Lego, making off with tens of thousands of pounds-worth of the colourful bricks in repeated heists across multiple locations.The bizarre raids have seen an estimated $70,000 AUD (£40,000) of goods taken, Australia’s Daily Telegraph reported, while the discerning thieves have left more junior toys like Duplo and the cheaper Lego sets untouched.Police suspect thieves are selling the toys at markets and online. The latest incident saw more than 300 boxes taken in just one raid, worth $20,000 (£11,000).Carey Horner told the Telegraph that his Toy Kingdom store was hit in the early hours of the morning by a middle-aged man who walked with a limp, and that it was also targeted in a previous raid apparently by the same person in 2012.He said: “After the first robbery we ¬improved our security. The fact he had a grinder ready to go to punch out the locks shows he was well ¬prepared.”Mr Horner said Lego was a top seller for toy shops, and not easily traced.“
It’s probably the number one selling item in toy shops. It’s easy to sell and they generally don’t have individual serial numbers per box, which makes it harder to track,” he said.“There is a bit of a strategic grab — they predominately leave behind the Duplo, younger toys and don’t go after the smaller boxes under $15.”Though they cannot be certain how many suspects are involved, a description has emerged of one man who is wanted in connection with five raids across New South Wales and Victoria, police said.The thief was reportedly aged between 50 to 60, with a medium build, 167cm (5ft 6ins) tall and was wearing dark trousers, a long sleeve shirt and a cap.Detective Senior Constable Ian Porter told radio station 3AW that he had pieced together certain aspects of the break-ins.He said: “It’s important that the public are aware of any market or market stalls that are selling Lego, in particular the Lego ‘Technic’ brand and the Lego ‘City’ brand.” Read item description or contact seller for postage options.
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The couple are members of the Adult Fans Of Lego (AFOL) group and devote at least an hour a day building Lego displays to tour around Australia. "We quite enjoy it, it's turned into a big family affair - my brother-in-law got into it too," Mr Patrick said. "Me and my wife are on the same wavelength and it came naturally that she would like Lego. "It's relaxing, and she's into the crafty and colour side of it, while I'm more keen on the technical side. "So it caters to both interests." There's about 25,000 AFOL members across Australia and globally there's around 250,000 in the adult Lego community. The Lismore Brick Event showcased at least 30 other exhibits, built entirely from Lego bricks. Detailed works featured in excess of 30,000 pieces each, with none glued together. Themes included Space and Star Wars, city (with working trains), ships, robotics, dinosaurs, Wild West and operating Technic vehicles. All pieces were from the private collections and imaginations of over 30 Lego Master Builders.
Creators spent a minimum of four hours unpacking sectioned pieces before joining them to create final pieces. Children were also able to build their own Lego creations at play tables. Retail outlets offered fans all the latest in Lego products, games, merchandise and jewellery creations. The total brick count was in excess of one million pieces. Opening hours for entry to the Brick Event will be Saturday 9am to 3:30pm and Sunday 9am to 3:30pm. .au and at the door with Cash & EFTPOS available. Alina Rylko Photos View Photo GalleryAdelaide's biggest and most exciting LEGO® Fan Event Brick-a-laide, Adelaide’s biggest and most comprehensive LEGO® fan event returns to the Adelaide Convention Centre this Easter Long Weekend! Featuring an unbeatable line up of brick creations, showcased by local and interstate modellers and builders, expect to see a wide range of world class displays. The two day event, supported by Australia’s best LEGO® enthusiasts is a fun filled day, featuring displays, retailers, interactive activities for the kids, competitions, life size cosplay characters and the delicious Brick Café.
There is something for LEGO® fans of all ages! Brick-a-laide has hourly entry sessions, each with a limited capacity so that you can get up close to all of the impressive models on display! Once your session begins you can stay as long as you like, enjoying the models, getting creative at the play tables or browsing the trader area. Make sure you book your preferred session to avoid disappointment! Sessions run in hour-long blocks from 8.30am to 3.30pm each day and the event closes at 6.00pm. Brick-a-laide is proud to offer Sensory Friendly Sessions for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders and special needs. These sessions will be held on Friday, 14th & Saturday, 15th April at 8.00am and 4.30pm and will provide a supportive environment with low volume music and announcements, and reduced visitor numbers. General Admission 16 years old and over – $12 Children 2 to 15 years old – $7 Children under 2 years old – FREE Family Pass (2x GA and 2x Children) – $34
Brick-a-laide Souvenir Brick – $6 (plus a $4.95 booking fee) CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE Children 2 to 15 years old – $7 ON THE DOOR PRICING DETAILS General Admission 16 years old and over – $14 Children 2 to 15 years old – $9 Family Pass (2x GA and 2x Children) – $42 Brick-a-laide Souvenir Brick – $6 Brick-a-laide is held right in the heart of the CBD at the Adelaide Convention Centre on North Terrace. Ample parking is available in the Adelaide Convention Centre’s North Terrace or Riverbank Car Parks. Ticket holders can take advantage of a special $10 car parking rate, just make sure to validate your car parking ticket once inside! The City West and Railway Station tram stops are within a close proximity to the Adelaide Convention Centre. Tram services within the city (between the South Terrace and Entertainment Centre stops) are free and operate frequently. For more information about tram timetables, please click here.
The Adelaide Railway station is only a short walk from the Adelaide Convention Centre. For more information about individual train lines and timetables, please click here. There are several bus stops closely located to the Adelaide Convention Centre. The City Connector Bus operates a variety of free service loops throughout the city and North Adelaide – look out for bus 98a or 98c. For more information about bus routes and timetables, please click here. A taxi rank is located just outside the Adelaide Casino, a short walk from the Adelaide Convention Centre. The InterContinental Adelaide is pleased to offer an exclusive rate of $150.00 per night for a King superior room. To book, please click here. The Adelaide Rockford is delighted to offer a 10% discount off the best available rate for Brick-a-laide visitors. To book click here, tick the promotional code box and type in the code word ‘brick’. The Playford is pleased to offer a 15% discount off accommodation for Brick-a-laide visitors.
Brick-a-laide is held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on North Terrace. See the map in the ‘Location’ section. What are the opening hours? The first session of Brick-a-laide opens at 8.30am. Closing time is 6.00pm each day. How do sessions work? Brick-a-laide has hourly entry sessions, each with a limited capacity so that you can get up close to all of the impressive models on display! What if I’m late? Unfortunately if you are more than 20 minutes late, you will need to wait for the next session (subject to availability). Does Brick-a-laide offer disability access? Access and facilities for people with disabilities are provided throughout the Adelaide Convention Centre and Brick-a-laide. All car parks and buildings are wheelchair accessible. We also accept Companion Cards. Is car parking available? Ample car parking is available in the Adelaide Convention Centre’s North Terrace and Riverbank Car Parks. Ticket holders can take advantage of a special $10 car parking rate, just make sure to validate your parking once inside!
Are there Public Transport Options? There are multiple bus and tram stops along North Terrace and the Adelaide Railway Station is within walking distance. See the ‘location’ section for more information. Can I buy tickets at the door? All remaining tickets will be available on the door, however we strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets online for your preferred session to avoid disappointment. Where do I collect my Brick-a-laide Souvenir Brick? All pre-ordered 2017 Souvenir Bricks will be available for collection at Brick-a-laide. The 2017 Souvenir Bricks will also be on sale to purchase at the event, however we encourage you to pre order one of these collectors items so you don’t miss out! Where can I get something to eat or drink? The Brick Café will have some delicious food and drink options available for purchase within Brick-a-laide. The R Bar (Regatta’s Bar & Bistro) will also be open from 10am each day. Sign up to receive Brick-a-laide’s newsletter.