Lost
Sentimental
Lost: Action Figures in Waterloo/Cedar Falls
near College Square
Lost
listing
Posted
11 days
ago
Description
Saturday around 9:15 a.m., I set a box of action figures on a shelf in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area near College Square and turned to grab a quick coffee. I came back and the box was gone, along with eight figures—mostly classic heroes and a rare convention chase figure in mint condition. They’re not just toys; they’re memories from my youth and from family and friends who shared that collection with me. I’m hopeful they’ll be found, because losing them feels like losing a part of my story.
Approximate last-seen location
near College Square
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