Skip to main content Skip to accessibility helpA Lego mad father has bought a new home - to house his growing 10 million-piece collection. Lego super fan Michael has even given up his job as a teacher so he can embrace his passion for the tiny plastic bricks. The dad-of-two from Sheffield estimates he has around 8,000 Lego sets, but admits: "If I'm totally honest I don't know how much I've got myself." Speaking on Channel 4's A Big Lego Christmas he said: "It is my hobby so I suppose it takes up a lot of my available time .. and it does take over my available space. "I think when it's got to a point where it's overbearing, of course that's got out of hand. "I've been incredibly lucky to have a supportive wife that understands." The 47-year-old's wife Lucy added: "Whenever Michael does something it's never to the normal level - it's always done to the extreme." Michael also reveals during the programme that he quit his teaching job to run a Lego-themed shop - and ropes in his two children to help after school.
The documentary goes behind the scenes in the run-up to the opening of the world's biggest Lego store in London's Leicester store. It follows Duncan - Britain's only certified Lego professional - who is attempting to build a giant model of Tower Bridge using nearly six million bricks. And also Sophie - another adult fan who unashamedly maintains her love for the brick, and designer Justin, whose first kit - a re-imagining of The Beatles' Yellow Submarine - prepares to hit the shelves. Unbelievably, Lego teetered on the brink of bankruptcy in 2001, but now it’s the most profitable toymaker - opening its largest ever store in Leicester Square this November. The opening of the world's biggest Lego store was marked with the unveiling of a Big Ben built from the colourful blocks - measuring six-metre high and made of 200,000 bricks. The structure, which took 2,280 hours to build, is the centrepiece of the Danish brand's new London store and it even features a working clock face which will be illuminated at night.
The opening also included the unveiling of a new Lego mascot named Lester, an English tea-drinking Minifigure, and the first Lego London skyline replica set ahead of its worldwide release in January. Land Rover build biggest ever LEGO structure to launch their new Discovery SUV The phenomenally successful Danish company reports having sold more than 72 billion Lego "elements" or pieces last year. Loren Shuster, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Lego said: "We want to inspire and develop children across the globe through creative Lego play experiences."A great selection of LEGO building kits in our award wining toy department Free delivery over £50 & Free Click-Collect Service from our Windsor Store. See our fantastic range of LEGO building kits including Star Wars, Friends, Lego City, Ninjago, Juniors and Duplo. Lego Dimensions XBOX 360 Starter Pack Batman 71173 Lego Creator Construction Vehicles 31041 Lego Super Heroes Knowhere Escape Mission - 76020
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Our quality of service has been recognised by the highest authority and rewarded with a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty The Queen as a supplier of 'Gifts' to the Royal Household. W.J Daniel currently own three great stores located in Windsor, Chiswick and Ealing. The Windsor store, the largest of the three has recently undergone a hugely popular facelift. One Family Name Over 40 Quality Departments. Daniel of Windsor is located in the heart of Windsor right in the town centre and is a link between the main thoroughfare Peascod Street and King Edward Court. It is the largest department store in Windsor, making it easy to find and very accessible with ramps for wheelchairs and pushchairs, as well as numerous lifts and escalators to assist customers movement round the store. Also included within the Windsor store are three wonderful 5-star rated restaurants providing everything from a light snack to a delicious meal all prepared freshly in house. Daniel's prides itself on the many professional staff it employs across all its departments providing excellent service to its vast number of customers both in store and on line.