Lego retailer in Lewis Center shuts down after five years in business
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio (WCMH) – A Lego retailer in Lewis Center has closed its doors after five years in business.
Bedlam Bricks, located at 1230 E. Powell Road, permanently shut down after its final day on Sunday. The business specialized in the resale of new, retired and rare Lego sets.
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'We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of you—our loyal customers and community—for your unwavering support over the years,' a Facebook post announcing the closure reads. 'Your enthusiasm, creativity, and patronage have meant the world to us, and we are truly thankful for the memories we've built together.'
Owner Kelly Casto told NBC4 the decision to close was primarily due to 'rising overhead costs' and an increased difficulty in sourcing new Lego products at a price that allowed the business to run profitably.
Casto is a former banking IT specialist who collected thousands of Lego sets before opening his store, according to Destination Delaware County Ohio, an organization dedicated to promoting tourism in the area. He ran the store alongside his wife and daughter, offering Star Wars, NASCAR, Super Mario and Marvel Lego sets, alongside a variety of other products.
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