In the end, only 750 were ever made. Released in 2007, the Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon is rare because it's the most expensive Lego set ever produced ($499.99) and the second largest (5195 pieces), meaning it's harder to find complete used sets. Lego stopped manufacturing it in 2009 and sold out of it in July 2010, meaning you'll have to pay about $4,000 to a collector to get a copy that's MISB (Mint in Sealed Box). See also: the 2008 Death Star, the second-most expensive set Lego ever offered ($399.99).Newer expensive sets include the The Disney Castle and the Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters, both $349.00. Like the Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon, this gorgeous Taj Mahal model is hard to come by mainly because it's so expensive. When Lego released it in 2008, it retailed for $299.99, which isn't that bad, really, considering it's the largest set they've ever produced at a whopping 5922 pieces (that's only 5 cents per piece). Since Lego stopped making it in 2011, it will cost you at least $2,000 to get a mint set.
So Lego probably just mixed their medieval "Castle" theme and their modern "City" theme here to unload some extra unsold parts, right? How else do you explain the reasoning behind this odd set from 1980 that has axe-wielding knights parading down a very 20th-century street. The posters on the castle say it's the "Legoland Carnival," so maybe it's a Renaissance Faire? That would explain the American stop sign. Regardless, the set looks like it would have been a blast to play with, right? Feeding your knights fish and chips after defending the book store from top hat-wearing thugs? Only 5,000 copies of this smug plutocrat were ever made, given away Willy Wonka-style in 2013 as a surprise in the tenth incarnation of Lego's Minifigures blind bags. Unlike regular minifigs made with Lego's standard acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic, Mr. Gold thinks he's better than everyone else and has a chrome gold finish. Sometimes the rarity of a particular Lego set is all about the minifigs.
That's the case with the elusive and now absurdly expensive 2003 Star Wars Cloud City, which features four minifigs found only in this set, including a unique printing of fan favorite Bob Fett. It's also the first time fans could get their hands on a tiny Lando Calrissian, one of the early examples of Lego making a black minifig. It's bad enough that only 20,000 copies of this sweet remote-controlled 2013 Lego Technic 4x4 were ever manufactured, but Lego also decided to give all 20,000 copies a unique numbered license plate. So even if you and your friends were fortunate enough to snatch one up, your buddy might have a more impressive plate, such as the incredible "1 of 20,000." 8 + - Photo: LEGO/Bricklink Only 10,000 lucky collectors found this shiny C-3PO in specially marked Lego Star Wars-themed sets back in 2007. Rarer still are the 14 karat, solid-gold C-3PO minifigs that Lego gave away to five fans in a contest that same year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars.
Used & new (18) from $99.99 LEGO Ultimate Building Set - 405 Pieces (6166) (Discontinued by manufacturer) This new tub features a great assortment of LEGO bricks and elements. When your toddler has graduated from the Duplo stage and is ready to take the next step in his, or her, Lego journey, the Lego Ultimate Building Set is the ideal graduation gift. With 405 pieces stored in a durable plastic box with a see-through top, this set is the perfect place to let children continue to explore their imagination and engineering skills. The Lego Ultimate Building Set contains many small pieces and is designed for kids ages four and older.With 405 pieces, this Legos starter kit allows your child to build a variety of different things. Use wheel elements to build a car. Kit includes one mini figurine. The Ideal Lego Starter KitThe Lego Ultimate Building Set includes everything a child needs to take the first steps to becoming an expert Lego builder. It includes one mini figurine, a building plate, and a wide mix of standard bricks in various colors as well as house and wheel elements.
Following the included instructions and using pieces in the starter kit, kids can build a house, helicopter, dog, and car. The only flaw is that the instructions may be challenging for younger children, and require adult assistance.As is the case with virtually every Lego set, your child will be limited only by his, or her, imagination and perseverance. Although the kit is designed for younger children graduating from Lego Duplos, you can be confident that your child will never actually grow out of the Ultimate Building Set. All of the pieces can be incorporated into future Lego collections.What's in the Box405 standard Lego pieces with house and wheel element, mini figurine, durable plastic storage case, and instructions.Large Brick Box At a Glance:405 standard Lego pieces allow for endless number of creationsComes with durable plastic box for storageStandard pieces will fit and work with all future Lego collectionsInstructions included for building house, helicopter, car, and moreAge/Weight Requirements:Four years and upLEGO Pieces:405 LEGO elements
See all Product Description 9 x 15.1 x 7.6 inches Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues. 4 - 12 years #31,981 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #530 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Activity > Building Sets #1,014 in Toys & Games > Building & Construction Toys > Building Sets 4.7 out of 5 stars 5 star77%4 star14%3 star6%2 star1%1 star2%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsReally Great Starting SetImagination and possibilities are endless with these LegosI bought this LEGO Ultimate Building Set with 405 Pieces in it for my son for Christmas. He is a Lego lover extraordinaire and little Mr. Creative. This set is just the right size for any possibility you could think of. It allows for great imagination as it is lots of basic pieces. He loved the fact that it has its own plastic box with a lid to store his Legos in.