There are a lot of places online to buy LEGO, and yes, you can use eBay:* eBay - LEGOLEGO on eBay is generally a good place to buy bulk LEGO, or to hunt for good deals. Be wary of buying sealed, current sets at great prices, however, because in some instances the LEGO could be stolen (this seems to be alarmingly common).In addition to their standard inventory, a lot of second-hand sellers offer older, discontinued LEGO sets through Amazon.* Brick OwlSimilar to BrickLink, but less stock (they haven't been around as long as BrickLink).If your wondering to find lego on ebay, the answer is yes, you can get lego for cheap, you have to send money through pay pal.10% Off on Must-Have Tech using CGAMETECH10 Save on Must-Have Game TechUse Coupon Code: CGAMETECH10 Get Your Tax Refund? We Got More Deals! Spring into Savings up to 70% off Tech Must-Haves up to 60% Off Best of Home & Garden Upgrade Your Outdoor Living SpacePatio sets starting at $99.99 An Exclusive Offer from DysonThe blue V8 Absolute - only here!
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In my humble opinion, this was the best designed of the early sets. With it's mid-century modern aesthetic, it perfectly captures the architectural mood of the late '50's.Minifigures BrownMinifigures SealedCollectible MinifiguresMbb LegoLego 7101271012 SeriesPacks 71012Brown ShippingShipping BoxesForwardLego 71012 Disney Series 16, New Sealed Case, 60 Minifigures + Brown Shipping Box *ON SALE RIGHT NOW - IN STOCK - READY TO SHIP - BUY NOW!*Perhaps other than being a part of one of the coolest toy manufacturers in the world, are the holiday perks that go along with the job. Not only does LEGO offer a good range of seasonal Christmas sets and vignettes for its loyal fans and customers, but TLG also extends the Yuletide cheers among the lifeblood of its company – the ever reliable LEGO Brand Store employees. Running for more than five years already, the LEGO employee Christmas gift has become a theme of its own, with fans showing considerable interests on these collectibles that are not found in any LEGO Brand or Certified stores.
However, like any other rumored LEGO set that are soon to be released, leaks and insider info abound due in part of the popularity of these exclusive sets. I wish to clarify at this point that we are not in any way the primary source of these leaks, but rather like an observer that records and share what is going on under the LEGO sun, we want the LEGO community to be aware of these developments. Sometimes (or even in most cases) it becomes a mere pointing out of the obvious, of addressing the elephant in the room so to speak. The proliferation of this year’s LEGO Employee Christmas Gift within the secondary market such as that on eBay as early as four weeks before Christmas seems to be quite apparent already that it’s hard to pretend not to be aware of it. However, if you are expecting to receive this gift anytime soon and wishes not to throw in some cold water to douse your excitement, then be forewarned and hit the back button of your web browser. With that out of the way, here are some images that we stumbled upon over at eBay through a tip from Promo Bricks.
By far, this is the largest LEGO Employee Gift that the company has come up with coming in at a total of 1,141 pieces. Tagged as set number 4002016, and aptly named 50 Years on Track, the set pays tribute to six of LEGO’s miniature train sets beginning 1966. The box art itself shows several snippets of how LEGO trains evolved during the years, highlighting particular models as it passes through generations of the Kirk family. Included in this set are smaller versions of LEGO’s first motorized train in 1966, the Western Train from 1976, the advanced Monorail Transport System in 1987, the Metroliner in 1991, the elegant Emerald Night from 2009, and the festive Winter Holiday Train (10254). Frankly speaking, I envy the LEGO Store employee that will receive this one and I can’t just imagine how some people can let go of this exquisite set for the price of several bucks. This can easily pass as a D2C set that any serious LEGO train collector will definitely not ignore. I love how LEGO managed to capture and celebrate the last 50 years of its train systems, while showing the progress that it has made in terms of the sets playability and features.
Each train also comes with its corresponding rail which I assume can be connected to one another to create various railways. We hope to grab (or perhaps borrow) a set later on so we can share our reviews and learn more about the set’s features. What do you think about this year’s LEGO Employee Christmas Gift? Do you think LEGO outdid their selves this time with this one?It may appear as no more than a popular children's toy, but investors were able to secure a better return buying Lego sets over the past 15 years than from the stock market, gold or bank accounts, a Telegraph analysis found. The value of the FTSE 100 is no higher than it was in February 2000, meaning the average annual return to savers over the past decade and half is just 4.1 per cent once dividend payouts are included. By contrast, Lego sets kept in pristine condition have increased in value 12 per cent each year since the turn of the Millennium, with second-hand prices rising for specific sets as soon as they go out of production.
Modern sets are performing even more strongly, with those released last year already selling on eBay for 36 per cent more than their original price. The analysis found none of the main investments favoured by savers matched returns on the plastic building bricks. Savers who invested in gold received a 9.6 per cent annual gain over the past decade and a half, while those who went with a savings account or Isa generated 2.8 per cent, according to investment company Hargreaves Lansdown. Some Lego sets that once sold for less than £100 now fetch thousands on the secondary market. Many of the highest prices are for old sets based around films such as Star Wars or landmarks or brands such as the Taj Mahal in India or the Volkswagen Beetle. showed even sets based on everyday scenes such as police stations and town roads are soaring in value. The largest percentage rise in price for any Lego set has been on "Cafe Corner", a model of a hotel which went on sale in 2007.
The set, which has 2,056 pieces, originally sold for £89.99 but the price has risen to £2,096 since it went out of production – a return for investors of 2,230 per cent. , said the top price would be fetched only if the Lego had been kept in its box, in perfect condition. Used Lego is less valuable, but can still be worth hundreds of pounds more than its original price. "The neat thing is that all sets are retired at some point, and several hundred are retired each year a movie run ends, a licence expires or the Lego company wants to refresh its range," he said. "That means anyone with a set at home – large or small, it doesn't matter – could have quite an investment on their hands if it's in good condition, as this stuff appreciates very well in value." Most second-hand Lego is traded and bought on eBay. BrickPicker pays eBay for a breakdown of sales and compiles its own database of values and growth rates. How to invest in shares with a 99.4pc chance of success • Telegraph investor weekly newsletter: best tips and ideas
Mr Maciorowski said tens of thousands of investors across the world were pushing up prices of rarer sets. He said the growth rates would continue. "Lego investing is not hitting bubble-like status," he said. "That is partly because the Lego company doesn't promote the secondary market, it wants to sell direct to customers." Price rises can be disrupted if Lego restarts production of sets it had previously retired – but usually the effect is temporary as investors snap up the new stock, Mr Maciorowski said. The most popular type of Lego is Star Wars themed, accounting for 10 of the 20 most expensive sets. The Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon is the most expensive, having gone from a retail price of £342.49 in 2007 to £2,712 today. Two slightly earlier models, the Death Star II and Imperial Star Destroyer, which were released in 2005 and 2002 respectively, also fetch more than £1,000. Mr Maciorowski said the new Star Wars film, Episode VII – The Force Awakens will give the old sets a "new life" in secondary market.
"Demand is going to be off the hook," he said. "Sometimes when the next instalment of a film comes out it boosts interest: the new Fantastic Beasts films, for example, should also see demand pick up for some of the recently retired Harry Potter Lego." Laith Khalaf, an analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: "The returns from Lego look pretty awesome, but investors need to beware that the value of collectables can be vulnerable to fads. "There’s absolutely no harm in buying some pieces as a hobby, and you may well make some money, but as a main building clock for your retirement I would suggest sticking to more traditional shares and bonds." Seven Lego investing tips from a pro If you are interested in a particular Lego set, buy one to build and one to save for a rainy day. Even used Lego sets can appreciate to values higher than the retail price. Putting away a few large and exclusive sets to resell in years down the road can be very profitable. Limited edition and seasonal sets do very well in the Lego secondary markets.
Any sets with short production runs usually appreciate well. The rarer, the better. Invest in Lego sets that were released after 1999. Pre-2000 sets were not really great investments. Many sets were basic and uninspiring. There are a handful of vintage sets that are viable collectables, but most have plateaued in value and many are in poor condition. Keep the Lego boxes, pieces and instructions in excellent condition. Save all the components of a Lego set. Keep them in a dry and dark storage space. No sun ... no moisture. The better the condition, the more the set will sell for in future. Stack Lego boxes vertically like books. Horizontal stacking causes boxes to crush and seals to break.Both small and large sets can appreciate very well percentage wise. Lego mini figures are very valuable. Most expensive Lego sets Set – release date – pieces (mini figs) – retail price – current value 1 Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon – 2007 – 5,195 (5) – £342.49 – £2,712