bricks and minifigs scandal hits local fan: “where’s the common sense in paying $20 for a loose minifig?”
seriously, people, are we all just going to sit here and pretend this "bricks and minifigs scandal" isn't the biggest rip-off since they started charging for air in tire shops? i popped into that new franchise over on maple drive yesterday, and i couldn't believe my eyes. a naked, dusty darth vader with a chipped helmet—$22. that’s not a deal, that’s a mugging. they’re sorting through bulk bins like it’s a treasure hunt, but my wallet feels like it’s been through a wood chipper. common sense says if you’re reselling toys for triple their original price, you better be including a free gold brick. but no, the owner just gave me a blank stare when i asked about a discount for buying a cracked baseplate. this whole trend of throwing plastic bricks at collectors for premium prices is getting old. wake up, folks—your nostalgia is being held hostage.