Expensive Lego Sets

Lego Store Theft Unravels into Police Corruption Scandal

Patreon CEO Jack Conte has refused a legal demand from LEGO reseller Bricks & Minifigs to remove YouTuber Reckless Ben’s crowdfunding campaign. This decision stems from a controversy involving a purported “stolen” collection of Star Wars LEGO valued at over $200,000, which Reckless Ben has been investigating and publicizing. The dispute centers on allegations that a Bricks & Minifigs outlet sold the collection without properly compensating the original owners, an elderly man and his son. Reckless Ben’s involvement has led to legal action against him, including arrest for stalking, which he contests, claiming police interference and ties between local authorities and Bricks & Minifigs.

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Lego’s $1,000 Death Star: Underwhelming, Overpriced, and a Money Grab?

Lego announces its most expensive set ever with this $1,000 Star Wars Death Star, and the internet is ablaze with opinions. It’s hard to ignore the sheer price tag, and the immediate reaction seems to be a mixed bag of excitement and disbelief. A thousand dollars is a serious investment for a toy, even one as beloved as Lego. The most common gripe is that, well, it’s not even the *whole* Death Star. It’s just a slice.

This isn’t just about the money; it’s about the perceived value. For a grand, many people are expecting a complete sphere, something that truly captures the iconic nature of the Death Star.… Continue reading