The Brick Times

Toys R Us comes to Brickland!

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:26:14 +0000

Toys R Us is the second major retailer to come to Brickland. They join Apple who arrived 6 months ago. The Mayor cites a booming population as a reason why retailers are opening storefronts in town.

New police vehicles to arrive.

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:19:17 +0000

Brickland Police will be receiving new vehicles next week in order to add additional coverage to the expanding city. The vehicles were paid for by the developer of the new department store.

Brickland Department store construction begins.

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:10:17 +0000

The Grand Emporium began construction last week. The department store is slated to occupy the site of Fire Station 1 in Brickland. City officials indicated the new store will compliment the surrounding buildings in the downtown area.

Brickland Fire station to close!

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:48:42 +0000

Due to budget constraints, Station 1 will be closing to reduce overhead costs associated with operating the obsolete station.Personnel from station 1 will be transferred to stations 3 and 4. Station 2 will receive the stations apparatus. This decision has not been accepted well by the station 1 crews. Firefighter Ted Lambert, seen in picture, has strong words for the Mayor. Lambert wants to know, “where am I going to sleep!” The Mayor has not responded.

Apple Store Comes to Brickland!!

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:51:04 +0000

The IPAD has arrived to the Apple Store in Brickland!

Steve Jobs stated today the IPAD will be available to the minifigs of Brickland starting today. Prices are as follows for the Ipad: $499 studs for the 16g, $599 studs for the 32g and $699 studs for the 64g. No 3G version is available yet. Hopefully the citizens of Brickland will be able to purchase the 3G version in 2011. For the citizens that cannot wait, try tethering your device to your Iphone!

Sharks!!!!

admin — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:32:55 +0000

Brickland Coast Guard responded today to numerous shark sightings along the shores of the city. No reported injuries or deaths have been reported. However four citizens have not returned home from a surfing competition near Brickland Harbor.

Breaking News: Grocery Fire Ruled Arson

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:14:55 +0000

Brickland police announced today that the Brickland Grocery fire in early July was set. Using surveillance footage from surrounding buildings, police caught the arsonist running from the building. Additional footage shows the arsonist running past Brickland’s world renowned orthopedic surgeon, David Sobel. In interviews with police, Dr. Sobel was asked why he did not try to apprehend the criminal. Dr. Sobel stated that the sun was in his eyes (despite sunglasses seen in the images) and his five fingers sailing shoes did not provide enough traction to chase the criminal.

Brickland Grocery Burns!!!!

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:37:28 +0000

Brickland Fire&Rescue responds to a three alarm fire yesterday at the local grocery store! Injuries reported!

Customers reported smelling smoke coming from the rooftop and began to evacuate the store. Investigators believe food left on a rooftop grill was the cause of the fire. One resident of the second floor apartments was saved by firefighters. No other injuries reported.

Brickland Grocery Fire Photos!!

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:11:30 +0000

Fire log to start next week!

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:54:23 +0000

Brickland Fire chief Paul Buckets as told The Brick Times that the BFD will begin reported all fire and medical next week.