This article is part of Collector’s Digest, an editorial series powered by: 25 years ago, the world of toys changed forever. LEGO, a privately-owned Danish company commonly known for its in-house, original IPs branched out into the realm of licensed products in spectacular fashion. In late February 1999, LEGO Star
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