The $4,000 LEGO Star Wars VIP Set & $300,000 of LEGO STOLEN! | ASK MandR 312
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This was recorded about 10 days ago so I apologize if anything feels dated. It got pushed back because of all the new sets last week! Hit me with some FRESH questions! :) Thank you all!
Why is thrawn in the emperor’s chair
AskMandR: what do u think ur favorite Lego Star Wars set is going to be this year?
@@adamburgess311 And why is Kit Fisto fighting a gamorrean guard
AskMandR: Do you think Lego will ever make a clone turbo tank again?
In the uk stolen merchandise gets sold off on a police auction & the money is either shared to victims or charity's & top end cars houses ect is put back into police resources to fight organised crime
Thank you so much for all the appreciation! It definitely would be fun to be a lego designer, definitely would apply if they ever start hiring them in the US.
@@DabigJK I’m doing well. How are you?
@@BrickWizard59 I great, now that you replied
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5:59 in regards to what happens with Lego recovered by law enforcement, it can depend on the situation. If we have a way to definitively say it was stolen from this place it may go back to the retailer or individual it was stolen from. From there if we can’t find a place to say it was definitely stolen from it may get donated to local charities, but only if we feel nothing was tampered with. Another thing is we do keep some on hand just in case we ever get in a situation where we have a juvenile that’s in our custody and we’re needing to watch for one reason or another and we feel like being nice to them we might break out some legos for them to play with while we figure out what we’re needing to do with them. (I.e. contact parents/legal guardians, wait for child services, that kinda thing)
I was looking for an answer to this! That's cool that you keep some for kids that end up in your custody. Do you keep any other toys that you recover for that too? Like video games and stuff?
If it was reported stolen and insurance claimed on it, then it would technically be the property of the insurance company. Larger insurance companies do have the ability to collect and auction off stuff that they 'acquire' in this fashion to recoup costs
That's very interesting. Thanks for sharing this.
For the question about the stolen lego... this happened at a relatives police station, they had several thousands worth stolen. He said they ask the stores if they want it back and if they say no then the police station that seized it will auction it off as a lot and the proceeds go towards the police station for training and supplies and whatnot. Every area should have a website where you can go and buy auctioned stuff that was stolen and confiscated by the police.
Often the stores can’t take the product back as they’ve already been paid out for it by their insurance company so the goods now actually belong to the insurance company. So the insurance company should actually be the ones to determine if they want them back or not but as they are an insurance company they don’t want to have to deal with them so just tell the police to keep them and they then auction them off to make some money out of them.
Yeah, I was just gonna say that it’s like when when police sees drug dealers cars, boats and other things that they they have auctions to try to pay for things
What’s the auction site lol!
I thought the 2020 general grievous starfighter was technically an order 66 set, the box art shows the clone shooting obi wan
"I'm more competitive than 99% of the other..." You're even competitive about being competitive. ;)
Woah that comment pointing out that the UCS hoth playset was almost certainly based on the earlier Kenner playset is great. It totally is!
The lamp post on your desk is my favorite part of the video
After seeing the ending of this video I have to retract my statement about the lamp and pretend I never mentioned it
I appreciate the shoutout, and being your 2nd place pick is pretty dope! 😉
Ask MandR: Are you planning to ever release your LEGO Rivendell review? I believe you said you'd made or were going to make one shortly before you moved. I know a lot of us are huge LotR fans, and I've been dying to watch your review on it for a year. Especially with the next "UCS" style LotR set supposedly coming this summer. As always, love your vids!
(Week 7)
Would you ever make videos on the alternate builds that sometimes were included in the instructions back in the day? E.G. 6211 star destroyer alternate t16 skyhopper & 6210 sail barge alternate pirate ship. I understand buying those old sets is hard, but I think many of us would appreciate just being enlightened about which cool or not cool alternates have existed. Thank you!
ask mandr: I saw this amazing Mos Eisley Moc where terauma took the MBS set and made it into a 3 flloor modular. I was wondering why the lego starwars division hasnt tried making starwars themed modular buildings? Do you think they would be successful? Keep up the great work.
i like Thrawn sitting on the Emperor's throne watching the gamorrean and kit fisto (i think) dueling it out in the background lol
thanks for including my comment. i was thinking more inline with the taking custom builds till i remembered most are just stolen designs. however seeing you compare official Lego star wars sets to a fake version of the sets would be cool again not to mention the Absolute amazing destruction of the fake ones with all sorts of brutal methods that come with videos like that.
If anyone lives in the Wyomissing, PA area, the Target on Broadcasting Rd has the Droideka, BARC Speeder, and Pod Race dioramas on the shelf.
Ask MandR What do you think the 2 red light sabers are in the UCS tie interceptor? I personally think it's a call back to the old cockpits from the original sets.
Ask MandR : Would you prefer it if Lego Star Wars cut down on 4 plus sets/micro fighters and used those slots to give us more advanced sets (diorama/playsets/starship collection)
Ask mandr What will happen if the 25th anniversary case dose not have enough spots for all the figures?
I noticed in this video that the focus of the camera kept shifting, I don't recall seeing that happen in previous videos. Keep up the good work!
Ask MandR: Did you notice that in the description for the new Lego Star Wars coffee table book, it actually mentions your ultra-rare 1999 toy fair Lego star wars model? The book is coming with an official cardstock replica.
thoughts on deadpool & wolverine trailer?? also will there be legos for it?
Ask MandR: why will lego star wars not make custom/ more accurate lightsaber designs, mainly asking about the dark saber, when lego ninjago has tons of custom weapons and even dual molded weapons?
Edit: to follow this up, now lego is making custom molded harry potter wands…
They want the blade to still be removable in order to "turn off" the darksaber, and I believe they are still doing the cylindrical hilt because they want kids to be able to swap blades and hilts of other lightsabers? I could be wrong, though.
I think it's just kind of classic at this point. It'd feel wrong if the hilts were more detailed.
The main reason they can afford more unique molds for ninjago is that they dont have to pay licensing so they use money star wars would use for licensing for new molds
Ur famous on r/legostarwarscirclejerk
Continuing with the Brick Wizard story, is there any possibility that you and your friends could build some of those MOCs and review them as...fantasy LEGO sets?
Was wonder what type of windowed cabinets you have for you sets! I remember you mentioning it before I think I just cannot find the video. Thanks!!
Ask Mandr: How much love do you think LEGO would give Revenge of the Sith considering the 20th anniversary of Attack of the Clones and Phantom Menace being almost completely ignored so far?
Stolen goods get returned to the rightful owner, unless the owner refuses it for some reason (for example, if the owner has activated an insurance policy, it'd require a ton of paperwork that most just don't care to go through).
In the case of LEGO and retail stores, IIRC from what I was told a couple of years ago, LEGO has a policy of asking the stores to return the stolen goods to them (since LEGO usually sends new stock to the stores). LEGO then "processes" the stolen goods (no idea what that means. I assume it's an integrity check to see if everything is in the box and probably repackage the items) and donates them. It may also happen that LEGO gives the indication for the store itself to donate the sets directly.
This is the info I was given anyway.
Ask MandR: Would you like to see a Build-Your-Own Jedi set a-la Harry Potter's Magical Trunk? Just think: a variety of robe designs, Jedi temple memorabilia, maybe even a couple new lightsaber hilts and blade colors.
Ask Mandr: with the release of the throwback GWP droid carrier and the success of other throwback sets, do you think it is possible to see other lego Star Wars sets released based off of old ones? Example: Tie with blue wings or gray x-wing/snowspeeder.
The stolen Lego will most likely be auctioned off at a Police Auction, where they sell items that can’t or don’t get re-claimed by their victims.
4:12 This is how I wish that Lego would make their lightsabers! Except with rounded ends, so it looked like it does in the movies.
AskMandr: I have a theory about the current clone problem. This year Lego is only making 2 new clone designs - the others are reused - whereas last year they made 7. I think that this year they’re making less as they’re working on a new improved design but let me know what you think. Love your content please don’t stop
Ask MandR: Now that the 25th anniversary of Lego SW is here, what would be your dream for the 50th anniversary?
Ask MandR: Not LEGO related but are you happy rebirth island is back?
Ask Mandr : Why were Star Wars planets a commercial failure? I found the concepts really cool: having a construction, a fig and a planet to hang. While microfighters just have a construction and a fig.
I think so. They never seemed that popular, and I and many people I know despised them. Microfighters are way better IMO.
I liked the Planets Series but the actual planet parts added extra cost with not much benefit over a polybag or microfighters. It seems like a nice idea to make the packaging part of the product but I don't think it works in practice (see also Darth Vader Pod polybag).
They could've at least used some kind of "system" and given us a part that was easier to reuse like the regular half domes (used in the Mos Eisley cantina roof).
The new Boarding the Tantive IV set is also a straight rip from a Kenner toy. Kinda crazy that they get away with that.
Also I think you missed a clip when you were going through the visual dictionaries- didn't talk about the 2014 version.
Ask MandR: With the retirement of the CG gunship and the AT-TE staying on shelves do you think that we will get a battle of Utapau Gunship for the anniversary of Revenge of the Sith? Could possibly include Grievous, Clone Pilots (not commanders) more 212th troopers, and even a Crab Droid.
Ask MandR: Do you think there will be remakes/ new sets from the sequel trilogy?
AskMandR: What is your favorite video you have ever made and what do you think the best video you ever made is? (Also I just started a new Lego TH-cam channel do you have any advice for how to grow it. It’s called DOUBLE A BRICKS)
AskMandR: with all the talk about clones getting worse and making sets smaller but increasing the prices, what do you think Lego will look like in about 10 years? I love the channel, great work! 🤗
Ask MandR: do you like the 5 minifigures for the 25 anniversary of lego star wars, if yes, why, and if no, what minifigure would you prefer.
Would you ever do a reaction video for Lego commercials? There is a WILD one from 1999 where the droid development kits are dancing in a night club and the narrator says “they don’t move, they groove”
The placing of the Darth Maul bust is so... INSIDIOUS.
Ask MandR: What is your favorite Lego set that ISNT from Star Wars? Keep it up, man. You're doing great!
I work in retail and if any of the merchandise is damaged during a theft we occasionally put it on clearance or usually trash it due to it being damaged
Ask MandR: The 25th anniversary sets what's your thoughts on there shelf life ? If comparing them to the 20th anniversary sets they all varied , is now the time to start stacking ??
From what i remember the sandspeeder appeared in a freemakers adventures shorts
Ask m&r have you ever found vintage star wars legos at a thrift store or flea market? I was able to find a 2007 imperial landing craft and a 2006 vwing for 10 dollars. I also found a light up luminara for 2 dollars at a thrift store 🤯
ask mandr: in 2020 you made a future prediction list up until 2024 when will you next 4 year prediction release
Why are poly bags harder to find than normal sets?
AskMandr: It's been 1606 days since the Mandrmustache last appeared on askmandr 101, so will it ever make a comeback? (Week 3 of asking)
Ask MandR: Ryan how do you plan to decorate your house for May 4th?
bro, I never hear about lowes but then I got a Lowes ad in the middle of this vid 🤣
Ask MandR: Do you use brickeconomy or ebay to value sets that you want to sell or buy and which way do you think is better in valuing said sets? (By sets I mean mostly Star Wars sets) :)
I'm do totally agree with the trend of having more and more set each wave. I agree with you that the 10/15 range is way unused and its a shame. But I think lego should focus on making a low number of sets but it allow to put more effort init.
I think LEGO should do more display sets for Star Wars like they do with Harry Potter. Like wouldn’t it be cool if they made a set with a big chest and included were 3 brick built lightsaber hilts, a Jedi comlink device, and a hologram projector? Almost thinking giant Hedwig with all the books and wand and other memorabilia vibe.
Ask MandR: Have you by any chance seen the rebuild of cloud city by Jannin Bricks on Rebrickable? I’ve just started building it as the round design of the original set takes up far too much space!
Would you consider building and reviewing this alternate build?
Picked up grogus escape at target already, lot of sets been sellling early in this wave!
Could we be seeing a first to worst of lego star wars lamps soon?
I think ik which one would win but would still be epic to see
Ask MandR: My birthday is coming up on May 4th, and I want to reach the $160 for the 3 promos. I'm really into more display oriented sets, so what do you think the best combination of sets I could get would be, or even one big set?
Ask M&R: any plans on redoing older reviews with the new home background or redoing them at the new studio?
Ask Mande: do you think Lego is going to give the Star Wars mini figures plastic capes? They are already doing it with Marvel. Keep up the good work!
The Justifier set was based on an episode from Bad Batch season 1, not season 2. Furthermore, Hunter's armor in the set is the season 1, and not the season 2, coloration of his armor.
And an amazing episode at that. Bora Vio instantly became one of my favorite planets. It's so creepy and horrifying.
Ask MandR: Do you think you are going to do a special celebration for you 501st episode? I know it’s a while away but I think you could do something awesome!
Out of curiosity, does Lego still do Lego con? I remember that one year when we really wanted to see the new or at the time New UCS gunship at Lego con. I don’t remember hearing anything else about it after.
Ask MandR: Where on Earth is the LOTR Rivendell set review and any news on the Barad-Dur set coming in June?
This is a Star Wars show!!
Episode 3 is my favourte star wars movie and as its the 20th anniversary of that movie next year, god i hope we get some badass sets, especially some order 66 sets
Ask MandR - Have you explored any of the light kits for lego? Is there a reason you don't do them? They can really make display pieces pop.
Bros killing it with the videos!
Hey Ryan when do you think Lego will make more sequel sets, and what sequel sets would you line them to do?
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Ask M and R: With the 50th anniversary of A New Hope coming in 2027, what would you like to see Lego come out with to celebrate it? Greatest Lego channel, keep it up.
Do you prefer the Lego at ot with dropship or 15X clone trooper vs droid battle packs (the new one)
Ask Mandr: do you think LEGO will make more Batch Batch sets? Because (to my knowledge) the shuttle is their only set. Love the vids as always!
Ask Mandr: have you seen that the lego Star Wars force of creativity book misspelled admiral Ackbar’s name?
When recounting how you acquired the UCS Venator early, you said that LEGO was worried you would get your hands on it and had to rush their LAN members to review theirs. How do you know they were scrambling to do that and how would they know you had bought one from a fan in Malaysia?
What lego creator in the community do you think deserves the most respect
What do you think of using the terrain for dioramas such as the pod race set as pre-built settings for mocks. I think it is an accessible way to display small sets and create high quality scenes. Do you think Lego should create sets that stand alone but are easy to use as areas of pre-built terrain?
Ask Mandr: Im having a difficult time figuring out what I want to buy on may the 4th. I have a 200 dollar budget and was thinking about getting the droideka, Sith infiltrator, and one or two clone & battle droid battle packs but of course im an indecisive person and have no clue if should get those lol. Do you think those are good options or should I go for some other sets?
Ask Mandr: would you prefer a $500 UCS helmet holed clone helmet or a $400 Rey’s Helmet?
Re-ask that in the next video 😅
Clone
@@generalnomad3660 i think you missed the joke ngl
hey buster, where’s our promised tie fighter tower you told us we were gonna get when you had like 200k subs. 10k subs was one 40 dollar tie fighter if i’m correct.
Ask MandR: Approximately how much money do you think you’ve “wasted” simply by unsealing sealed retired sets. Love the content
Ask Mandr: if you could bring back an old retired set in an updated form what would it be?
I love lamp. I LOVE LAMP!
AskMandR: What are your thoughts on the rumored Death Star and what would you like to see in it?
Ask MandR: With the unfortunate introduction of printed kamas and other cost-cutting measures from Lego star wars, how likely is it that we get printed boots on imperial officers and other figures with boots, instead of dual molded legs?(The few times we do get them) On a similar note, if they make a new Dooku figure, could he share a lightsaber hilt mold with ventress and ahsoka instead of his unique chrome hilt?
FOR THE LAMP! ✊😂
Ask MAndR do you think Lego will make force ghost min figs?
Ask MandR: LEGO just put out a 25th anniversary video for LEGO Star Wars, which is an animation that includes versions of minifigures we've never seen before: Young Leia, Old Ezra, Cal Kestis, and Nien Nunb. Could these be the exact minifigures we're rumored to get this summer?
@AskMandR: with Hasbro coming out with legends material Black Series figures from Heir to the Empire, (that being Luke, Luuke, Jorus C’baoth, and Mara Jade), do you think Lego would do something similar? I know they’ve got the Jedi Bob set and Dark Millennium Falcon coming out, but an Heir to the Empire set would be so cool.😊
ask mandr: Lego fans typically love the era of Lego Star Wars where Lego was making clone wars sets. Despite the show long being over do u think Lego would ever make/remake a set based on an episode today?
(Love the videos btw ❤)
Is there a small star destroyer in the display on the background under the tantive 4? Or is it the sith infultrator?
Ask M&R: What is the rumored big summer set for this year, and what characters and price would you expect?
Stolen merchandise always gets returned to the insurance company. Businesses insure their products, so when it's stolen, the insurance companies take on the debt. When stolen products are recovered, the insurance companies claim the merchandise so that they can resell it and make their money back.
Ask MandR: If Star Wars released a what if series kind of like what they did with marvel, would you watch and what episodes would you love to see.
Do you think we will get more order 66 sets for next year? I think it would be really cool if we get like a small $30-$40 set for each scene. Like one would have aayla secura, bly, and a 327th trooper or two
Ask MandR: where do you store your minifig armies? I dont know if I should put them on baseplates and risk them cracking over time or just put them into a separate bin. Your videos have helped me out alot thank you for uploading.
Ask MandR: What are your thoughts and or tips on 3d printing LEGO? I just got a 3d printer and I’ve started to experiment with printing LEGO.
Ask MandR: Could you try 3d print wastecapes? There is a good model on printables that is foldeble. You Could order 3d prints on some sites if you don’t have a 3d printer
Ask M&R: Would you think it would be cool for LEGO to make diorama sets based off ship interior? Personally, I think a falcon interior with like Han, Chewbacca, Luke, Obi-wan would be nice, as well as a Ghost interior with Phoenix squadron.
Ask MnR: would grogu escape set be more worth the price if, instead of an extra minifig, it had come with a light brick for the lamp?
Ask MandR: I really like your Vlog videos. The only thing I hate is that there are only once a week, would you ever start doing them more frequently? Thanks Love Your Vids