Episode 69 – “Leg Godt = Play Well”

Lin WorkmanNov 21, 2024

Show notes: In this 69th episode, I took a trip up the street to the new Bricks & Minifigs shop in my neck of the woods- Hernando, MS.

Long time Mid-South Cartoonists Association member Dr. Kevin Thorn and his wife Tammy Blackman Thorn are the owners of not only a new franchised LEGO themed shop, but what looks to be one of the coolest shops in the mid-south area! I talked to the couple about the genesis of going into business with each other on this new Bricks & Minifigs franchise opportunity in their home town, their plans for the future of the local shop (parties, workshops, art gallery, and more!), and their love of LEGO.

The Bricks & Minifigs Hernando shop will be officially opening in January 2025 (hopefully Jan. 11th), but fingers crossed they plan a soft opening on Black Friday– or as they call it, “Block Friday” and the Christmas shopping season. They were doing a “Buy Day” buying event when I stopped by to visit, and many folks were stopping buy to trade in their LEGO sets and loose bricks for cash.

One cool thing about the used bricks is that the Hernando Bricks & Minifigs shop will not only be washing all the bricks they take in, they will also regularly be disinfecting all the ones in their loose bins, too!

You will be able to buy new and used LEGO sets, mini-figs, and loose bricks to create your own plastic creations. This brand new Bricks & Minifigs store is located at 210 E. Commerce Street, Suite #7 in Hernando, MS. From Memphis head south on I-55 to exit 280 (Hernando/Commerce Street), turn right on Commerce Street, stay in the left lane, go past the McDonalds, and turn right after the R/R tracks.

The shop is in the shopping center next to Bazar’s Bakery & Restaurant, and just up the street from the DeSoto County Museum and Area 51 Ice Cream.

Oh, and there’s a new mural inside the shop by MSCA member Greg Cravens!

I also share some info on MSCA and other local events such as our recent “The Funny Pages” art show reception at Germantown Community Theatre over the weekend, and our upcoming MSCA monthly dinner meet-up and holiday art swap at Garibaldi’s Pizza on December 3rd, from 6-8pm.

LINKS:

Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com

Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website – www.linworkman.com

Bricks & Minifigs Hernando – www.bricksandminifigs.com/hernandoms/

Bricks & Minifigs Hernando (Facebook) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562495777800

Bricks & Minifigs in Carriage Crossing – www.facebook.com/BAMMemphis

Visit Hernando MS – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093416890073

Garibaldi’s Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com

Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com

Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org/