paul Posted May 21, 2007 I've heard of people smuggling illegal substances or diamonds through customs but this guys gone one further. X-O ....appologies if this gallery has been shown before. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=248333 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonaparte Posted May 21, 2007 Nice pics, but I don't understand. Why not just buy these in Hong Kong? Aren't there any Lego shops in China? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oo7 Posted May 21, 2007 Nice pics, but I don't understand.Why not just buy these in Hong Kong? Aren't there any Lego shops in China? The tracks were probably S@H exclusives and had to be shipped from another country that S@H ships to directly, as they don't ship to China. And you can't just go shipping whatever you want into China, ya know. The "Communist" government has all sorts of pestering, deranged restrictions on commerce. He had to indeed, smuggle them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snefroe Posted May 21, 2007 this almost looks like a "copmike operation" X-D there's probably also a question of import tax and low valued dollars... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CopMike Posted May 21, 2007 this almost looks like a "copmike operation" X-D You think >:-)? 9V tracksmuggler Me Excessive Luggage Weight On copmike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewUSA Posted May 21, 2007 I was thinking on the same lines as Bonaparte. I figured the track and accessories were available in Hong Kong too. Especially since the speed regulators are manufactured there. Maybe the 9V track is too. Thanks for the pics Paul, they are pretty crazy. But being a 9V train fan myself, if I found a good deal, I would probably do the same. Model On. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john cleese Posted May 22, 2007 what did he do with his clothes? Did he leave them at the hotel or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highlandcattle Posted May 22, 2007 I doubt this has anything to do with the "communists". He prolly did it for two reasons. USA is the cheapest country for lego. Avoid any taxes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadows Posted May 22, 2007 Did he also swallow ziplock baggies full of 1x1 round studs for later retrieval? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landlubber Posted May 23, 2007 Did he also swallow ziplock baggies full of 1x1 round studs for later retrieval? Nah, you don't need to put them in baggies.They come out pretty easily by themselves. The white ones never look the same though. Brown ones are easiest to smuggle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes Posted May 23, 2007 what did he do with his clothes? Did he leave them at the hotel or something? I guess he wore them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zouave Posted May 28, 2007 I may sound stupid but I don't get what's going on here. *wacko* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jngunsw Posted May 28, 2007 (edited) imagine they confiscate all that cos u didn't pay for the custom duty ~~""" Edited May 28, 2007 by Hobbes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
