Are legos worth money?
Lego has always been a collectable item, but the brand’s recent push into the adult market has increased the value of second-hand bricks as grown-ups seek out the sets from their childhood. If you’re the lucky owner of one of these rare Lego sets or minifigures, you could be sitting on thousands of pounds. Disney has overtaken Lego as the world’s most powerful brand after profiting following a series of “clever acquisitions” including the purchases of the Star Wars and Marvel film franchises.The bottom line on valuable Lego sets The price of Lego is incredibly volatile. Prices go up and down with the market as new sets are released, and even the time of year can affect sale prices. The popularity of franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter also has a big effect.With revenues of almost $10 billion in 2023, LEGO ranks as one of the top toy companies in the world, ahead of competitors like Mattel and Hasbro. This graphic illustrates LEGO’s revenue growth from 2003 to 2023, based on data compiled by Statista as of March 2024.Factoring in elements such as special editions and scarcity on the used market, the study concluded that the market for ‘secondhand’ Lego rises in value by 11% annually (8% in real terms), outperforming gold, stocks, bonds, stamps, and wine.
Did LEGO retire the Bugatti?
This colossal creation retired in 2022 and is on the same scale as the many other massive LEGO Technic supercars that have been released since then. Those who have picked up the new giant LEGO Technic McLaren set might be interested in this big Bugatti build, which features 3,599 pieces. According to McLaren, the car comprises 342,817 pieces and was completed by a team of 23 designers, engineers, and builders. The whole task took the team 8344 hours from development through construction—much longer than we spend on our typical Lego set.
What is the most expensive Lego car?
With a jaw-dropping price tag of $3 million, the Bugatti Chiron LEGO Technic is undeniably the most expensive LEGO car ever produced. This luxurious LEGO set is an absolute marvel, comprising an astonishing 3,599 individual pieces. The price of the 2021 Bugatti Chiron starts at $2,990,000 and goes up to $3,900,000 depending on the trim and options. People who choose cars such as the Chiron do so because they want a vehicle that makes a jaw-dropping impact on the boulevard or at the valet stand—or in front of the Casino in Monte Carlo.