An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection belonging to 83-year-old Ed Mansell has gone missing, sparking lawsuits, an arrest, and viral conspiracy theories. The collection, including a Cloud City set valued at $10,000, was consigned to Chrystal Law’s Lego shop in Salem, Oregon. After Law was ousted from her franchise due to unpaid debts, the new owners claimed ignorance of the collection. Mansell, suspecting theft, filed a police report. The situation gained attention when YouTuber Reckless Ben, contacted by Mansell, launched a campaign against Bricks & Minifigs, involving stunts and videos that went viral. Ben was charged with several offenses, but his video “I tracked down the thief who stole $200,000 of LEGO” amassed over 5 million views, rallying support for Mansell and fueling conspiracy theories.
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An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing – it’s sparked viral conspiracies
