Curse you scalpers…

The LEGO community is once again battling the persistent problem of scalpers, as highlighted by a recent experience with the unreleased CMF 29 minifigures. A user, /u/Joshedo-HD, shared their frustrating search for the Lloyd and Bionicle fan minifigures at a Walmart store.

Despite thoroughly searching the available stock, the user was unable to find either of the sought-after minifigures. This led to the conclusion that scalpers likely purchased all the desirable figures, leaving none for genuine collectors. The post underscores the ongoing issue of scalpers buying up limited-edition LEGO sets and minifigures to resell them at inflated prices, making it difficult for fans to acquire them at retail.

This situation is a common frustration for LEGO enthusiasts, as it prevents them from enjoying the hobby and completing their collections at a reasonable cost. The scarcity created by scalpers often drives up prices on the secondary market, making it challenging for fans to obtain the sets and minifigures they desire.

For fans eager to get their hands on new minifigures, it might be worth checking local stores frequently. If you are a collector, you might consider getting a LEGO display case to showcase your collection.