{"id":3183,"date":"2019-12-10T21:44:33","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T21:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bricksandminifigs.com\/tempe-az\/?page_id=3183"},"modified":"2026-02-02T01:00:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T01:00:43","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bricksandminifigs.com\/tempe-az\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bricks & Minifigs\u00ae Tempe is locally owned and operated by people who genuinely love LEGO\u00ae, creativity, and this community. Come say hi \u2014 we\u2019re usually here.<\/p>\n

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Owner<\/span><\/p>\n

Maria brings curiosity, creativity, and heart to everything she does at BAM Tempe. When she\u2019s not at the store, she\u2019s usually planning the next adventure, experimenting in the kitchen, or enjoying time with her family.<\/span><\/p>\n

Loves: Reading, traveling, scuba diving, being a foodie, sourdough, being a mom & our dog Ben<\/span><\/p>\n

Family place: At the beach<\/span><\/p>\n

Favorite LEGO\u00ae theme\/s: Botanicals & Harry Potter<\/span><\/p>\n

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Owner<\/span><\/p>\n

Michael is a lifelong builder with a passion for problem-solving, creativity, and fun. He loves seeing LEGO\u00ae bring families together and believes every great build starts with curiosity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Loves: Mountain biking, scuba diving, music, boba tea, fried tofu, playing with our kids & tacos<\/span><\/p>\n

Family: Playing with our kids<\/span><\/p>\n

Favorite place to be: In the mountains<\/span><\/p>\n

Favorite LEGO\u00ae theme\/s: Ideas & Star Wars<\/span><\/p>\n

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Manager<\/span><\/p>\n

Pete keeps BAM Tempe running smoothly and makes sure every customer feels welcome. He\u2019s a creative at heart with a love for music, technology, and helping builders find exactly what they\u2019re looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n

Loves: Traveling, hiking, cooking, composing music<\/span><\/p>\n

Interests: Technology, cats, video games & sushi<\/span><\/p>\n

Favorite place to be: The woods<\/span><\/p>\n

Favorite LEGO\u00ae theme: Speed Champions & LOTR<\/span><\/p>\n

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Have questions, looking for something specific, or just want to talk LEGO\u00ae? We\u2019re always happy to help \u2014 stop by and build with us.<\/p>\n

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