Gotta steal 'em all! Thieves rob Pokémon shop again

Thieves hit a Los Angeles Pokémon shop earlier today, making off with high-value cards in another targeted heist. According to Boing Boing, the pattern highlights an ironic cultural arc: Pokémon cards evolved from childhood trading cards to a collector bubble to an investment vehicle—and finally, a smash-and-grab target. The thefts capture a broader point about how nostalgia becomes commodified.

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