Even though the Borders location at Windward Mall closed in August 2011, it’s indirectly had a lasting impact. You see, as part of their closing sale, I discovered LEGO Minifigures (Series 4) and bought a few at discounted prices. Since then, I’ve been hooked on these “random” packages of LEGO. Â With Series 7 just released, here are a few I’ve collected so far… with more to come.
As the eventual end of the Borders empire looms, there’s a lot of activity and shopping underway. And it’s not just books but everything within the store walls that’s being sold. Here are some pictures from the Windward Mall location and some of the memorabilia I picked up.
Here’s what the inside of the store looks like. Panorama created by 360 Panorama. Be sure to pan and zoom around.
So from two leading book stores, tell me which is more enchanting with Enchantment
This first picture is from Borders. While I love Borders in Hawaii, the chain has hit a rough spell and is closing even more Hawaii stores including the first Borders location in Waikele. Besides unexplainable restroom issues, check out this anomaly. I’m holding a copy of Enchantment found in Borders, and I’m also looking up the book using the in-store computer system. See where it says “Not in store”? I don’t get it since I’m holding a copy of the book found in the store.
This picture is from Barnes & Noble. Lots of copies for those seeking Enchantment.
I have no idea why but it seems like the Hawaii Borders locations have the nastiest restrooms. They get cleaned and all, but the patrons just abuse these facilities. Ward, Waikele, and Aiea locations all have had serious issues with their restrooms from what I remember. I think the Windward Mall Borders has been okay so far.
Is there any correlation with Borders clientele and abused bathrooms?
Can it be? Has Windward Mall risen from its deathtrap status, gotten a pulse, and now renovated with the addition of Borders and finally, a Starbucks? How things have changed!
The Borders is kinda small, maybe smaller than the Pearlridge one. And like the Pearlridge Borders and the renovated Waikele Borders, the Starbucks “inside” of Borders is set apart. Instead of being integrated as part of the store like the previous Borders coffee bars, the partnering Starbucks locations typically have their own entrances and are walled off from Borders.
Though I ain’t complaining. At least there is a Starbucks in the Mall.