MANILA, Philippines – You would possibly’ve come throughout castles, vehicles, and cities constructed from LEGO bricks, however have you ever seen a carabao?
Virtually a 12 months after introducing its Mamang Sorbetero show at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, The LEGO Group and Ban Kee Buying and selling Included stage up with one other thrilling 3D ensemble — a farmer and a carabao — of their latest LEGO Licensed Retailer in Cavite.
The department opened on October 19 at Constructing D, Floor Flooring, Ayala Malls Vermosa in Imus.
As you step proper into the shop, you’ll discover a hanging centerpiece, not simply with a carabao and a farmer, however a sack of rice, coconuts, and a vibrant basket of corn and bananas — that includes the center of Cavite’s crops and proudly integrating the nation’s agricultural roots inside the LEGO expertise.
“Syempre nasa Pilipinas tayo — satisfaction natin ‘yan. For Cavite naman, recognized siya for farming, kaya nagdecide kami na magkaroon tayo ng farmer with carabao,” Ian Maquinana, advertising and marketing employees for LEGO Licensed Retailer PH, shared with Rappler.
(After all we’re within the Philippines, in order that’s our satisfaction. Cavite is understood for farming, so we determined to have a farmer with a carabao.)
An upcoming contest will middle on the farmer-and-carabao show, the place folks can guess the variety of bricks used to construct the mannequin. Individuals merely must register on the Vermosa department for an opportunity to win thrilling LEGO prizes, with full particulars to be introduced quickly.
As Maquinana defined, the success of the Alabang City Heart department paved the best way for an additional LEGO spot within the south, the place they will deliver creativity nearer to the placement’s rising sense of neighborhood.
Because it opened in 2023, Ayala Malls Vermosa has been redefining the mall expertise with a 1.9-hectare central backyard — an open, pet-friendly park excellent for households spending high quality time with kids.
“Excellent siya kasi newly opened ‘yung mall, after which iba ‘yong environment. So ‘yung mga bata, could pasyalan, could park — open siya sa lahat,” he added.
(It’s excellent as a result of the mall is newly opened, and the environment are totally different. So for the youngsters, there’s a spot to hang around, there’s a park — it’s open for everybody)
Contained in the south’s new playground
In an space the place play has loads of area outside, this department additionally brings the enjoyable inside — whether or not it’s in accumulating LEGO passport stamps, measuring your peak in LEGO blocks, selecting bricks to construct, or designing your very personal minifigures.
As Maquinana highlighted, LEGO invitations each kids and adults not solely to drop by their shops but in addition to remain and luxuriate in hands-on experiences.
“LEGO isn’t just for youths. It’s for everybody. Dito sa LEGO Retailer namin, makikita mo na hindi lang siya for youths, meron din tayong space for adults,” he mentioned.
(Right here in our LEGO retailer, you’ll see that it’s not only for youngsters, we even have an space for adults.)
One of the vital interactive actions is the LEGO Passport program, which turns your odd procuring right into a journey journey from one LEGO department to a different. This system was first launched within the nation throughout the opening of the Manila Bay department, earlier than increasing to shops like Vermosa.
Right here, you may acquire stamps from any LEGO Licensed Retailer within the Philippines and across the globe — every retailer with a novel and unique stamp design, making each go to thrilling and memorable.
Guests solely must register at any LEGO Licensed Retailer to get their passport at no cost. And if you have already got six stamps from different LEGO Licensed Shops, you may avail of a free LEGO Polybag on your seventh stamp at this Vermosa department (no buy required)! That is legitimate till December 31, 2025, till provides final.
Other than its carabao centerpiece, this Vermosa retailer additionally unveils one other refreshing function in comparison with different shops within the metro — a colourful wall the place kids and adults can measure how tall they’re in LEGO bricks.
One other fun-fueled wall for all ages is the Choose & Construct part, the place folks can choose particular person LEGO items of their selection from a variety of components and colours, priced at P679 per 100 grams.
In the meantime, over the Construct-Your-Personal-Minifigure station, you may combine and match LEGO character components, and design your personal figures — from the top, the torso, and the legs to the equipment. Guests may count on newer components at this department that aren’t obtainable to different shops simply but, with three customized items beginning at P599.
To rejoice the brand new retailer’s opening, LEGO additionally has surprises for each loyal shopper. Clients who spend a minimum of P10,000 with a single-purchase receipt may take residence the unique 158-piece Vermosa Grand Opening Set — a limited-edition mannequin made only for the shop’s launch.
As for these with a single-receipt buy of P5,000 in all LEGO theme units, the Vermosa department may also give out a free Foldable Customers Bag with a playful design of LEGO meals mascots. Each promos can be found on the Vermosa department till provides final.
The LEGO Licensed Retailer at Ayala Malls Vermosa is the latest location on LEGO’s map within the Philippines, becoming a member of branches in Trinoma, Bonifacio International Metropolis, Shangri-La Plaza, Alabang City Heart, UP City Heart, and Manila Bay. – Rappler.com
Jaella Magno is a Rappler intern learning AB Literature main in Artistic Writing at De La Salle College.
