Here's your chance to be the proud owner of a toy-sized version of Walt's Winnebago. Tell us: Which character do you think has the most to lose?

Once again, we'll randomly pick a winner from the answers and award a replica of the RV from the show.

We're giving away a miniature model every week, so be sure to check the Breaking Bad blog for next week's question. Find out after the jump who our lucky winner was last week.

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Breaking Bad fans took time this week to discuss the dangers of drug abuse. In a post titled, "Am I the Only Recovering Meth Addict Out There?" moondreamer said, "I've really enjoyed the series because it shows me my 'bad old days' and I'm glad I'm not there anymore. A friend asked me if Breaking Bad is realistic. Pretty much...I think this series would be good for older kids to watch so they could see for real what they are getting themselves into, and not be pampered by some 'After School Special' version." Leslie agreed with the show's realism, but wondered whether it could truly serve as a deterrent: "Let's face it. If people are going to do meth, they will, and if they aren't, they won't. I also used meth in the past, and this show is just one more example of how things are never black and white at their core."

Meanwhile, the Talk forum is speculating and making wishes for the future while we wait for news on the second season. Pamala believes "Hank will find out about Walt but keep his mouth shut about in exchange for Walt staying quiet on his wife's lil habit," while she wishes that "Hank, seeing Walt and Jesse together, will start pressing Jesse on what Walt is up to." DRKellogg speculates that "Despite having dumped Walt 20 yrs. earlier, Gretchen now regrets her decision and is jealous of the fact that he has a family. (Wish) -- For every month that passes and she's not pregnant, she buys a new rooster for the kitchen."

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