Why are people doing this
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The LEGO community is grappling with a disheartening trend of sets being tampered with, specifically the removal of minifigures, and then returned. This issue came to light when a user shared their experience of purchasing the "Boarding the Tantive IV" set for their son, only to discover that the Darth Vader minifigure was missing.
The user expressed their frustration and anger over the incident, highlighting the disappointment it caused their child. They were particularly upset that someone would go to such lengths to remove the minifigures, which are often the most sought-after part of a set, just to save money. The user also questioned the motivation behind such actions, especially since the minifigures in question aren't necessarily rare collector's items.
This incident raises concerns about the integrity of the LEGO collecting community and the impact of such actions on young fans. It underscores the importance of checking sets thoroughly upon purchase to ensure all components are present.
Sorry I'm really upset right and this isn't meant to stir drama but I'm really wondering what's wrong with some people and their obsession with Lego Star Wars. I mean my inner child understands the joy of it sure but the lengths some collectors (or whatever this person) will go is astonishing to me. My 6 year's old son loves Star Wars and in particular Darth Vader. So we got him the "Boarding the Tantive IV" set for Easter. His face lit up when he saw the Lego Vader figure on the package....
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