Reckless Ben is a content creator known for making gonzo-style YouTube documentaries. His latest series centers on Bricks & Minifigs, a retail franchise with roughly 300 independently owned stores that buy, sell, and trade new and used LEGO products. The story also involves Ed Mansell, an 83-year-old Oregon resident who spent decades assembling what is …
YA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa were not brother and sister. Darth Vader wasn’t related to either one of them. In fact, Darth Vader was the guy who murdered Luke Skywalker’s father. All that changed when Star Wars became a massive hit with theater goers. George …
I was scrolling through Facebook the other day when I stumbled upon a post in a Star Wars collecting group. The author wanted to know if anyone made plans for what should happen to their collection after they die. The man included a photo showing part of his collection. He also shared what he wants …
What exactly is retail fraud? Outright shoplifting is a clear example of retail fraud, but sometimes it’s not so clear cut. After a long break, I recently got back into collecting Star Wars action figures. Because of this, I joined a few Facebook groups dedicated to the hobby. In one of these groups, a member …
If you think the inclusion of shamans and druids in Magic: The Gathering is culturally insensitive, I have some good news for you. Maybe. From Wargamer: Magic: The Gathering is considering dropping the shaman and druid creature types, because of the terms’ significance as real-world religious identifiers, MTG head designer Mark Rosewater has revealed. This …
A Massachusetts woman held a yard sale last month. Included in the items sold were three factory-sealed Pokémon Team Rocket booster boxes belonging to her father. Unbeknownst to her, the Pokémon boxes were worth a lot of money. TCGPlayer currently lists similar factory-sealed Pokémon Team Rocket booster boxes for around $14,000 a box. According to …
My wife and I attended the 2023 Maryland Toy Expo yesterday. It’s held annually at the Maryland State Fairgrounds located north of Baltimore. We’ve never been but decided to go this year. There’s a monthly regional toy show held in nearby Greencastle, Pennsylvania. We occasionally go and usually find something to buy while we are …
Hasbro finally got around to making a Migs Mayfeld action figure. In case you don’t know, he’s a character from the the first and second season of The Mandalorian, played by stand-up comedy legend Bill Burr. I’m a huge fan of Bill Burr. Even though he’s one of the top stand-up comedians around, he has …
I don’t collect Star Wars action figures. I used to a long time ago. Even though I haven’t collected Star Wars stuff in years, I still like to walk down to action figure aisle to see what’s available. From what I’ve been noticing lately, I think if I were to start collecting Star Wars action …
Hasbro is creating a 6-inch action figure of George Lucas as a stormtrooper. It will be part of its Black Series line of premium action figures, and will be part of its Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary line. Entertainment Earth has this figure available now as a preorder for $26.99. They are scheduled for release in March …