$6.5 Million Star Wars LEGO Collection Theft Sparks Major Investigation

A toy company in Taiwan is facing global boycotts following allegations that it misappropriated a Star Wars LEGO collection valued at approximately 6.5 million TWD (roughly $200,000 USD) consigned by an elderly collector. The controversy escalated after a YouTuber investigating the disappearance alleged collusion between the company and local police, an investigation that resulted in the YouTuber’s arrest, according to reports from FTV News and Liberty Entertainment.

How did the LEGO collection disappear?

The dispute began when an elderly Star Wars enthusiast consigned a high-value collection of LEGO sets to a toy company for sale. According to reports from Yahoo News Taiwan and FTV News, the collection was valued between 6.3 million and 6.5 million TWD. The owner later alleged that the company “swallowed” the assets, failing to return the items or provide the agreed-upon payment after the consignment period.

The loss of the collection prompted a family member, a YouTuber, to launch a public investigation to recover the assets for his grandfather. This effort transitioned from a search for the missing toys into a broader confrontation with the corporate entity, which Liberty Entertainment described as a “corporate giant.”

Why was the investigating YouTuber arrested?

The YouTuber’s attempt to secure the return of the LEGO sets led to a direct clash with the toy store. According to Liberty Entertainment, the investigator took on a role similar to an “avenger” to expose the company’s actions. However, the investigation ended when police intervened and arrested the YouTuber during a confrontation at the site.

The arrest sparked further controversy regarding the nature of the police intervention. The YouTuber and supporting reports from Mombaby alleged that the police action was not a standard legal procedure but rather a result of “police-black collusion,” suggesting that law enforcement acted to protect the toy company’s interests rather than investigate the missing assets.

What is the company’s current status?

The toy company is currently facing a global boycott movement. FTV News reports that the company has become concerned over the scale of the backlash and is taking “urgent action” to address the situation, though specific details of the restitution or legal settlements have not been fully disclosed in the initial reports.

The case highlights a significant disparity in how the events are framed across different outlets. While Liberty Entertainment focuses on the YouTuber’s struggle against a “corporate giant,” FTV News emphasizes the company’s reaction to the global boycott. Mombaby specifically foregrounds the allegations of systemic corruption between the business and local authorities.

As of June 9, 2026, the legal status of the YouTuber and the recovery of the 6.5 million TWD collection remain the primary points of contention in the ongoing dispute.