An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies
Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.
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"I learned of the sale when I went to the store in person after my monthly cheques stopped coming."
— Ed Mansell , Activist
"I tracked down the thief who stole $200,000 of LEGO."
— Ben Schneider , Influencer
Key People
YouTuber known as Reckless Ben who publicized Ed Mansell's case.
Son of Ed Mansell who sought to sell his father's Lego collection.
Franchise owner of a shop selling used Lego involved in the consignment agreement.
An 83-year-old man whose rare Star Wars Lego collection has gone missing.
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Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.
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