DRIFTER_016 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Didn't know this was a thing. http://www.cbc.ca/news/20k-in-lego-stolen-from-hamilton-toys-r-us-1.3326311 Hamilton police are still piecing together clues after three thieves ran off with $20,000 in Lego from a Toys R Us in Stoney Creek last month. It happened on Oct. 25 at the Toys R Us at 540 Centennial Parkway N., police say, when three people forced their way inside the store through a door before the location was open. Once inside, they grabbed a "large quantity" of Lego products from the shelves before taking off. The retail value of the stolen building block toys is over $20,000, police say. Long a staple in toy chests the world over, Lego's popularity (and price point) has surged in recent years. The massively popular Lego Movie – which had a worldwide domestic gross of over $468 million – has helped bolster sales, alongside licensed play sets based on popular franchises like The Avengers and Star Wars. Prices have ballooned too, especially for intricate sets. A Lego Star Wars Death Star set will run you $599 before tax. Prices like that on top of huge demand make the toys lucrative in their original packaging for the resale market. All of the Legos stolen from the Hamilton location were still sealed and in their original packaging, police say. Earlier this year, San Diego police busted a major toy theft ring, which included $100,000 in stolen goods, including Legos, ABC News reported. Four people were also charged in Phoenix, Arizona earlier this year when police discovered $244,000 in stolen Legos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 You really need to get here and go . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Lego is crazy expensive these days. Also has high resale value as a result. Not surprised there's a black market for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 The parents buying Christmas presents at the flee market, supplied by the theft. Other than that... still a good month of open water out there. Musky doesn't close 'til the 15th of DECEMBER ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 That's crazy.. I had a researcher at the archives the other day going on about investing in Legos rather than the stock market.. I'm starting to come around on this idea.. Seems you get more return for your buck, with way less risk!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Speaking of Lego's, any of you folks familar with HMCS Haida may find this intertesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Does it run? This does!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Speaking of Lego's, any of you folks familar with HMCS Haida may find this intertesting. Hey Lew That ship is docked 10 min from my house... What a sight to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Hey Lew That ship is docked 10 min from my house... What a sight to see It's a beautiful ship Kelvin and I used to visit it myself when it was in Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 It's a beautiful ship Kelvin and I used to visit it myself when it was in Toronto. Yes she is Lew and I have yet to go board her for a visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 who cares? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KraTToR Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just in time for Christmas. Too bad my kids are all past that stage or I'd be lookin' them up for some 1/2 price "fell off the back of a truck" deals. :spam: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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