Are your kids obsessed with LEGOs? Then let me introduce you to Brick Loot, a subscription box service that sends you a box full of LEGO items all delivered straight to your door. These themed boxes include custom kits of LEGO bricks, custom LEGO Minifigures, LEGO compatible sets as well as building accessories. You won’t find these sets you find in the toy store; they are as unique as can be.
The company’s backstory is as unique as the brick sets. The company is a creation of 9-year-old Parker Krex. When he was 4, he started reviewing LEGO sets on YouTube (check it out here). Always looking for ways to fund his LEGO addiction, Parker and his mom came up with the business idea at one of their yearly garage sales. They put together a “Shark Tank Type” pitch to get his dad as an investor, and the rest is history.
and who loves to share his story and inspire kids to dream BIG. We had the chance to try out Brick Loot for a month with my two crazy LEGO lovers, and they can’t wait for next month.
Read the Q&A below with Parker (with questions asked by my 7-year-old son!) as well as Brick Loot’s President Erin Krex (Parker’s mom). Then enter for your chance to WIN a Brick Loot box for your LEGO fanatic!
Highlights:
Who doesn’t love getting packages? Especially when it’s filled to the brim with LEGOs!
We couldn’t wait to unbox this baby. Every month is a different theme and this theme was “Game On!” It came with a motorcycle and speedway racer arcade games both designed by Matt De Lanoy, a local LEGO hobbyist and graphic designer. This month’s box also came with a LED light kit and a mystery minifigure. To go with the arcade theme, they included a Pinky’s Arcade cap (Pac-man)
My six-year-old son was too excited to dig in. The hard part was deciding who would build what? Go figure, right?
Once they started working it, it was full on concentration. They were in the zone for at least a half hour to an hour. The sets were challenging enough but not so difficult they couldn’t do on their own.
Bottom Line:
For a gift that will keep on giving for your fellow LEGO lover, this is just perfect!
Get to Know Brick Loot’s CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer), Parker Krex:
Parker’s story is SO inspiring. While my son was assembling his LEGOs, I told him that the boss of the company was actually a 13-year-old boy. My 7-year-old son was so intrigued, he wanted to know more about Parker. Here is the interview with questions from my son.
Who’s your favorite minifigure? Have you made ninjas?
P: Superheroes especially the 2006 Batman. I also love custom printed minifigures.
How many LEGOs do you have? Can I see your collection?
P: I probably have about 600+ sets. I like to build them and then I store them away so they don’t get dusty.
What is your favorite LEGO set? (We love Ninjago.)
P: Saturn IV Rocket
Do you go to LEGOLAND alot?
P: I have been to LEGOLAND California 3 times and the Discovery Center in Schaumburg a few times. California is my favorite!
How does it feel to be the boss? Is it easy or hard?
P: It is good to be the boss. It is not easy all the time when you’re trying to make everyone happy.
What else do you like besides LEGO?
P: I like comics, magic, Funko Pops
Have you met the LEGO guy (Adam Reed Tucker)?
P: Yes, on many occasions. He is a nice guy.
Do you like pizza?
P: YES! I am a picky eater and eat pizza EVERYDAY!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
P: I want to be an entrepreneur and continue to build new businesses.
Get to Know Erin Krex, President of Brick Loot (and Parker’s mom)
Tips:
- Check out their store in Northbrook, but look for their newest store in Deerfield (summer). They sell custom LEGO kits, hard to find LEGO bag sets, vintage LEGO sets, LEGO minifigures, as well as all of their custom Light kits which is a huge specialty for us and a top seller. These custom light kits to fit with specific LEGO sets you already have. Takes them to the next step and makes them come to life!
Nitty Gritty:
Website:Â brickloot.com
Cost: Brick Loot offers 1, 3, 6 months and 1-year subscription options that range in price from $24.88 to $27.28/month + shipping. They currently ship to 10 countries – USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Australia.
Giveaway Nitty Gritty:
Want to win a box for your LEGO lover? Here’s your chance to try it out for yourself. One lucky winner will win (1) box shipped from Brick Loot. The winner will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond back or the prize will be forfeited. (Be sure to check your spam and add otheplaceswego@gmail.com to your safe sender’s list.)
 Disclosure. I was provided a complimentary box for review purposes. As always, the opinions expressed are those of my own. The post may have affiliate links.
Will have to show my daughter this for her kids. They do love their legos. Would be nice if they made more girl items. All enjoy getting legos as gift and spend hour building things.
It’s perfect for kids! They easily get bored with old toys and can you something new. This is a good way to keep them engaged.
This is something that my nephew would love. I had no idea that this type of subscription box existed.
OH wow. I thought my son was a huge collector. What a great idea for kids.
That is so cool. I had no idea this was a thing, but my Lego obsessed son would LOVE this.
So cool! My kids do love their Legos, so this is the box for them. I’ll have to enter the giveaway for sure.
Wait… you mean to tell me there’s a subscription box that contains Legos?! Oh boy, as soon as I tell my son and husband, they’ll definitely want to sign up.
I had no idea this existed! My girls LOVE their blocks and legos. They would love this box.
I keep hearing about Brick Loot – it sounds awesome! My kids would love this!
I didn’t know Lego had a sub box! Or at least I didn’t know there was a box that sent Legos! lol I would love this!
My younger brothers all loved Legos when they were young. They would have loved receiving a box a month back then.
Love Legos and it’s interesting how many different sets there are. I have a few limited sets including the Women of NASA one. My kids have tons of sets also. I know they would love to add that Ghostbusters set to their collection.
my boys are fascinated with legos and have been for a couple of years. I used to love legos when I was growing up too. What an inspirational interview with parker.
My son would really love something to do with cars!
My kids love Lego! My son would love to win this box!Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
All The Grands like LEGOs, but PicaPica is obsessed with them. Luckily he takes care of them and they’re not underfoot. Literally, so it’s good. Gracias for the giveaway; hope to win! BB2U
I would love to get a box with a Marvel superhero theme! 🙂 OR I also really love the city stuff too. Any Legos are good though 😀
My nephew would be grateful for any themed box. I had no idea how Brick Loot started, but it is a cool story.
Oh my gosh, I love this! We are such lego fanatics in our family. This is right up my alley.
My son would really love this! Legos are a huge hit in our house.
I would like to see a fairy tale lego theme box.
I’d love to see something magic/fantasy themed! 🙂
I would like to get a football themed lego box