I find it odd that throw-away stuff from childhood normally ends up being ultra valuable. Case in point, Legos, and why they're so valuable that now criminals are stealing them.
Basically, we never know what's going to be super valuable from our childhood when we become adults, and by the time we do, it's too late to do anything about it.
An article I recently read stated that French police have been investigating an international ring of thieves stealing boxes of Legos from a toy shop with the intention of selling the hot bricks in Poland.
On the surface, the thefts appear to be completely money-driven as, basically, Legos aren't cheap and some Lego boxes and special limited-edition sets can be sold to collectors for thousands of dollars.
I can attest to that because I once went into a Lego store with my stepdaughter, and a section caught my eye where you can buy a Lego set to build the Millenium Falcon from "Star Wars." I was suddenly taken back to the age where I would feverishly assemble enough of the multicolored bricks and make something recognizable and special to me.
Because, you see, Legos help fuel that drive to achieve great feats of architectural wonders that remain in our DNA, which has caused us to create spectacular things like the pyramids and skyscrapers and Buffalo chicken dip.
I was so moved that I grabbed the box to go to the checkout line, but my eye caught the $300 price tag, and I promptly put it back on the shelf.
I thought I could find the Legos from my childhood that were kept in those big, plastic ice cream containers and maybe build my own Millennium Falcon, just with different colors of bricks, a dislocated GI Joe arm or two, duct-taped pieces and Jolly Ranchers that had fused to some of the Lego bricks.
However, I couldn't find them and when I asked my mom, she told me that all of my Legos were thrown away when I discovered the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
AFL 2021: Dustin Martin linked with model Jessica Gomes
"The pair, according to the rumour, had caught up for dinner several times this year, although details about where and when were not shared," the report states.
Gomes appeared in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition from 2008 to 2015 before becoming a fashion ambassador for David Jones.
Meanwhile, Richmond will be without Martin for their crunch game against the AFL ladder-leading Western Bulldogs, with the superstar struck down by concussion.
He will miss the Bulldogs match under new AFL concussion protocols, which mandate an automatic 12-day stint on the sidelines.
"But that's the lie of the land at the moment and player health and wellbeing is paramount for the AFL and our medical staff, so we'll abide by that and he'll take his 12 days."
Hardwick revealed the dynamic star has been battling a foot complaint that has taken away some of his speed and power this season.
"He has had some foot issues that have not been significant, but it has impacted him, and last week it was a little bit the same," Hardwick said.
"In fairness, although he's going to miss a little bit of time (because of concussion), it might be the best thing for him.
"He's a proud man; he'll never put up his hand and complain, but the fact of the matter is he hasn't been his explosive self because of that. He'll get better."
Christie Brinkley Enjoys an Adventure in a Mangrove with Her Family & Friends in Turks &
Christie Brinkley recently enjoyed a fun time with her family and friends at Turks & Caicos. The veteran model shared lovely photos from the adventurous time on Instagram.
Christie Brinkley recently had a swell time with her loved ones and didn't fail to update her fans about the adventurous time. The model took to Instagram yesterday to share photos from the gathering.
The 10-slide upload began with a gorgeous photo of Brinkley looking stunning in a blue swimwear ensemble as she flaunted her toned legs. Her leg was raised to the sky as she laughed heartily while paddling the raft.
Christie Brinkley at the 2019 FN Achievement Awards at IAC Building on December 03, 2019 | Photo: Getty Images
Earlier this month, the "Vegas Vacation" was on the receiving end of backlash from fans after she was criticized for holding a lunch gathering with over 15 people amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 67-year-old was seen surrounded by almost twenty people, including her children, fashion designer Erica Pelosini and family friend Donna Karan. Fans soon came at her in the comments asking if the hang out was safe.
Some pointed out that no one at the table was wearing a mask or observing social distancing. Brinkley, however, defended her actions by replying to the comments and letting them know that she and her guests had been vaccinated.
The former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model informed her followers that everyone had received the double dose of the vaccine, so it was safe for them to gather close to each other.
Brinkley is no stranger to giving fans a glimpse into her fun activities with family. Last year on Thanksgiving, the environmental activists showed fans how she spent the holiday with her three kids — Sailor, Jack, and oldest daughter Alexa.
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