LEGO 71039 Marvel Series 2 has sparked chaos in shops around the world, as the latest range of Collectible Minifigures makes the long-promised switch from foil bags to cardboard boxes.
In a turn of events that has shocked literally nobody, the build-up to and first few days of LEGO 71039 Marvel Series 2 has seen widespread ripping into minifigure packaging, with fans and collectors determined to secure the minifigures they want. It's a result that's not especially surprising – and finding ways to navigate this new packaging was something that LEGO stores themselves were preparing for (even if the top location for opening boxes in stores appears to be third-party retailers).
Brick Fanatics' Matthew sees this as a problem that's been building for a while, with the whole idea of blind packaging slowly creating this issue over the years. Of course, you shouldn't go into stores and steal minifigures out of the boxes (as has happened in some cases) but the idea of not being able to buy the product you want from a brand that, whatever age you are, is centred around collecting very specific sets, elements, and minifigures, is understandably unpopular among fans.
Matthew has some more thoughts, feelings, and a dash of frustration to share – but, more importantly, Brick Fanatics wants to hear from you. We're collecting as much data about the blind boxes as possible, so please do let us know your experiences once you've watched the video.
If you want to brave the unknown, 71039 Marvel Series 2 is available to buy for £3.49 / $4.99 / €3.99 per minifigure both online and in physical LEGO stores, as well as a wealth of other third-party retailers.
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