A man from Fort Worth, Texas has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after being convicted of armed theft and stealing various goods from retailers, including over 200 LEGO sets, worth over $30,000. Authorities said that the LEGO thefts took place across multiple states in 2025.
It's no secret that LEGO is one of the most recognizable brands in popular culture. Some of the sets that LEGO releases include crossovers with popular brands like Pokemon. Earlier in June, LEGO and Pokemon gave fans a glimpse at 12 LEGO Pokemon Smart Play kits ranging from $14.99 to $119.99. These sets will be released on August 1 as part of Pokemon's ongoing 30th anniversary campaign. Due to the limited availability of some kits, LEGO products are a valuable commodity on the resale market. However, this has also made LEGO kits a prime target for theft.
A newly emerged leak details a sizable batch of nine LEGO sets reportedly targeting a January 2027 release, with prices ranging from $5 to $150.
The Watauga Police Department stated in a June 11 Facebook post that 28-year-old Winston Love of Fort Worth was convicted of organized retail theft with a deadly weapon after authorities...
