Corner Deliproduct_label_list_price_accessibility 18 Reviews123451FIND MORE PRODUCTS LIKE THISCreatorServe scrumptious sandwiches at the 3-in-1 Corner Deli! Corner Deli Reviews - page 2 Which Lego set is considered to be the most valuable set to own? I'm not talking about the most expensive set, and clearly it has to be out of production already, but when trying to collect complete sets from LEGO history, there must be one or a group of sets that are prized possessions for collectors. I believe it's the Ultimate Collector's Edition Millennium Falcon (10179). With a $500 MSRP, it was already one of the most expensive sets available when it launched in 2007. In 2012 it is rare to see it for less than $1500 used but intact, and closer to $2000 if you want it new. There may be some smaller sets that have a greater percentage gain (a set that was $2 going to $20, for example), but I suspect at $2000 and a $1000-1500 difference, this is the largest magnitude. Did you find this question interesting?
Sign up for our newsletter and get our top new questions delivered to your inbox (). I feel I need to represent the Classic Town and Train fans with the following sets: Bricklink items for sale The only town monorail released by Lego and one of only a hand full of monorail sets in total. As is the case with many classic sets that are hard to find 100% complete, it includes many stickers that easily become lost or worn over the years. Includes at least one element unique to this set - 2619 Red Monorail Motor Cover Rare limited release set Many stickers unique to this set and almost impossible to find 7750 Steam Engine with Tender Many stickers unique to this set Red 12v train motor (not unique to this set but VERY expensive as an individual part) Large train wheels unique to this set In terms of increase in value over original purchase price as a percentage, it may be hard to beat the Collectible Minifigs Series 10 'Mr Gold'.
From the original price of $3 to prices of $500+++ that is a seriously valuable 'set'. Only 5000 were produced and so completing a series 10 collection is expensive if you were not lucky enough to find one. If you look at what a box is worth compared to the original price, I would say 3724 LEGO Dragon. It went for $99, And now you can not find it for less than $350, up to $800 for a mint in box version. There is a website that tracks price changes on Amazon, Bricklink and E-bay in order to try to compile an index. It has an interesting page called top retired sets, ranking sets by gain compared to initial purchase price. At the time of this writing it lists 6166-1 (a big tub of LEGO) as number one with 65% gain, and 7200-1 (final duel) as number two with 31% gain. The previously mentioned Millenium Falcon is also on the list, with 21% gain. Seems like a good indicator. I think by actual worth sometime down the road, the most valuable set will be Lego Castle 6075, known to fans as "Yellow Castle".
The most valued sets, when not using price as a criterion, will vary from collector to collector, based on their interests. In my experience doing LEGO Customer Service, collectors of all ages tended to focus on particular themes. While the Ultimate Collector's Edition Millennium Falcon may be the most prized jewel to a Star Wars collector, it may have little to no appeal to an avid Train collector. It was very hard to talk about any themes outside the fan's specific interest. Even then, a Trains person may have interest in the MAERSK ship(not a train, but related), but none in the Hogwart's Express. Another sought-after set is the Grand Carousel, which isn't likely of interest to someone that only collects licensed sets. For myself, the most prized LEGO toy I could attain is an authentic wooden set from the pre-ABS era. The closest thing I have to it is the 2011 employee-only duck that resembles the pre-building system era wooden duck draw toy the company made (post-yo-yo fad, using the leftover yo-yo halves as wheels).
Other categories of collectors are completionists who may value SDCC Bizarro minifig or a limited UK Sun bag as their most prized possession (similar to the Mr. Gold mentioned before.) The currently-selected answer is worded to be exclusively about how expensive the item is, which the question specifically requested not be used for this judgment. However, lacking any other criteria, it's not feasible to give a specific answer. I must say, a very valuable one would be the exclusive Maersk container ship. the original 2004 set (not the 2011 reissue!) is worth a lot of money, considering they only made a handful. other than that, the Unitron Monorail can go for quite a bit MISB (Mint In Sealed Box) nowadays. There are now loads of sets which could be considered to be the most valuable. Here is a list of my choices 10179 UCS Millenium Falcon Chrome Gold C3PO (only 100 made) 5004590 Bat-Pod (only 1000 worldwide and will surely increase in value tremendously)
This list is only my opinion. Value is very dependant on condition and personal preference. The best way to fully know a products value is to check completed item prices on eBay and current listings on Amazon (not as accurate). Sites like Brickpicker will give you rough prices. If you are looking to buy these types of sets there are many websites specialising in retired Lego sets. protected by Zhaph - Ben Duguid Thank you for your interest in this question. Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site (the association bonus does not count). Would you like to answer one of these unanswered questions instead?You can build a small fortune from Lego – by collecting the most sought-after plastic bricks.Stumble across an Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon set in the attic and you will have a toy space ship worth more than £3,000. When this Star Wars model of the Hans Solo-piloted rocket was first available in shops eight years ago, it cost about £340.Alternatively, find a Mr Gold minifigure in a cupboard drawer at home, as sold in packs at newsagents a couple of years ago, and you will be smiling all the way to the bank.
Costing £2 originally, it now commands a price of £1,000. Will Lego but won't let go: Founder of the London branch of Adult Fans of Lego Richard Selby, 44, is happy to play with Lego as well as stock up on sets as an investmentRichard Selby is founder of the London branch of the Adult Fans of Lego. He is happy – aged 44 – to play with Lego with fellow enthusiasts as well as stocking up on sets as an investment.The IT consultant, who lives in Walthamstow, East London, with graphic artist wife Aisling, 47, and their children ten-year-old Ben and Lance, six, says: ‘My interest started when the children were young and we would play Lego together. They would then go to bed and I would continue to build with the bricks while they were fast asleep.‘It is not a childish pursuit. It offers a creative outlet for adults as well as children – just like art does.’Richard adds: ‘Many modern sets are targeted at adult collectors – with limited editions often costing more than £100.
It is these boxed sets that rise the most in value.’Lego plastic bricks were first made in 1949 but it was not until 1958 that the stud-and-tube connection style we recognise today was introduced. They were originally simple red and white bricks produced from a matt cellulose acetate material that could warp over time. The modern plastic Lego brick was introduced in 1963 and made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. Moneymaker: Limited edition set Café Corner was released in 2007 at a price of £90 - it can now sell for £2,000Richard says: ‘You should start by collecting what you like – as chances are if you think it is a cool Lego set, others will too. Some limited editions targeted at adults – such as the range of modular buildings – have soared in value. The first set in the range was Café Corner and released in 2007 at a price of £90. It can now sell for £2,000. Lego-themed sets with a huge fan base – such as Star Wars and Harry Potter – rise in value as they become scarcer.’Among Richard’s favourite investment purchases is a limited edition submarine, only released in Japan in 2010 for £40.
Within six months this boxed toy was worth £350.Richard says those interested in collecting older Lego bricks should only buy sets that come in their original wooden box. Values of these sets are likely to remain stable at about £300 rather than enjoy dramatic price growth. Yet the earliest wooden items made by Lego – such as play bricks, tractors and toy ducks – are extremely rare. Richard says: ‘If you have an old Lego toy with the maker’s stamp on it then you can almost set the price yourself as these are items more at home in a museum than a private collection.’Adam White, journalist for Lego fan magazine Bricks, says you do not have to buy an expensive limited edition set to make money. Know which bricks make the most money: Lego sets in pristine condition and in their original boxes fetch the most moneyFree Lego given away in sales promotions can sometimes prove a sound investment. He says: ‘Promotional Lego gifts were often unique pieces – this gives them great value for collectors.
For example, a DVD for a Lego movie called Justice League came with a free ‘trickster’ minifigure that could not be bought in any other way. People were buying the film for £8 and then selling the Lego character for £20 – it was crazy.’ Website Republic66Media sells Lego magazines Bricks (£4.99 monthly) and Bricks Culture (£9.99 quarterly). Online trading website BrickLink offers a great place to buy and sell Lego – as well as providing information on price trends.The Brickish Association is a community group for Adult Fans of Lego. A ‘Brick 2015 Build for Lego fans’ show is being held at the ExCeL conference centre in East London from December 11 to 13. Tickets cost from £20. Adam points out that Lego sets in pristine condition and in their original boxes fetch the most money. But as long as all the pieces are there, you will still be able to sell other old Lego kits that have been played with. You might also strike it lucky with a sought-after Lego series.