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These Lego sets might become collector’s items one day

Ramon Schneider
13/12/2023
Translation: Eva Francis

Lego keeps discontinuing sets, making some of them rare and valuable. Read on to find out which ones might become collector’s items and increase in value in the future.

Lego sets are usually part of the range for about two years before they reach EOL (end of life) status. On its website, the toy manufacturer maintains a list of sets it will retire soon.

If Lego decides to discontinue a set, this may increase its value. But how to know which set will turn into a treasure one day? Unfortunately, there’s no formula for success. However, as a rule of thumb, sets from popular themes such as Star Wars or Harry Potter often have the potential to increase in value – especially limited editions.

The following Lego sets may be retired soon and increase in value:

Actual product image LEGO Friends Apartments (LEGO Friends, LEGO Rare sets, 2048 pieces, 10292)
LEGO

LEGO Friends Apartments

LEGO Friends, LEGO Rare sets, 2048 pieces, 10292

Actual product image LEGO bookshop (LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 2504 pieces, 10270)
LEGO
EUR287,95

LEGO bookshop

LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 2504 pieces, 10270

Actual product image LEGO Ford Mustang (LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 1471 pieces, 10265)
LEGO
EUR267,18

LEGO Ford Mustang

LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 1471 pieces, 10265

Actual product image LEGO Black Panther (LEGO Marvel, LEGO Rare sets, 2961 pieces, 76215)
LEGO
EUR438,12

LEGO Black Panther

LEGO Marvel, LEGO Rare sets, 2961 pieces, 76215

Actual product image LEGO Colosseum (LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 9036 pieces, 10276)
LEGO

LEGO Colosseum

LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 9036 pieces, 10276

Actual product image LEGO UCS Republic Gunship (LEGO Rare sets, LEGO Star Wars, 3292 pieces, 75309)
LEGO
EUR613,37

LEGO UCS Republic Gunship

LEGO Rare sets, LEGO Star Wars, 3292 pieces, 75309

Actual product image LEGO Police Station (LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 2923 pieces, 10278)
LEGO
EUR364,02

LEGO Police Station

LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 2923 pieces, 10278

Actual product image LEGO Real Madrid - Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (LEGO Icons, LEGO Rare sets, 5876 pieces, 10299)
LEGO

LEGO Real Madrid - Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

LEGO Icons, LEGO Rare sets, 5876 pieces, 10299

Actual product image LEGO lunar lander (LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 1087 pieces, 10266)
LEGO
EUR179,–

LEGO lunar lander

LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 1087 pieces, 10266

LEGO Friends Apartments (LEGO Friends, LEGO Rare sets, 2048 pieces, 10292)

LEGO Friends Apartments

LEGO Friends, LEGO Rare sets, 2048 pieces, 10292

LEGO bookshop (LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 2504 pieces, 10270)
EUR287,95

LEGO bookshop

LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 2504 pieces, 10270

LEGO Ford Mustang (LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 1471 pieces, 10265)
EUR267,18

LEGO Ford Mustang

LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 1471 pieces, 10265

LEGO Black Panther (LEGO Marvel, LEGO Rare sets, 2961 pieces, 76215)
EUR438,12

LEGO Black Panther

LEGO Marvel, LEGO Rare sets, 2961 pieces, 76215

LEGO Colosseum (LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 9036 pieces, 10276)

LEGO Colosseum

LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 9036 pieces, 10276

LEGO UCS Republic Gunship (LEGO Rare sets, LEGO Star Wars, 3292 pieces, 75309)
EUR613,37

LEGO UCS Republic Gunship

LEGO Rare sets, LEGO Star Wars, 3292 pieces, 75309

LEGO Police Station (LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 2923 pieces, 10278)
EUR364,02

LEGO Police Station

LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 2923 pieces, 10278

LEGO Real Madrid - Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (LEGO Icons, LEGO Rare sets, 5876 pieces, 10299)

LEGO Real Madrid - Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

LEGO Icons, LEGO Rare sets, 5876 pieces, 10299

LEGO lunar lander (LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 1087 pieces, 10266)
EUR179,–

LEGO lunar lander

LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare sets, 1087 pieces, 10266

After buying it, it’s crucial that you store your set in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Be patient – it will take time for the true value of a Lego set to unfold. Keep an eye on the market, so you don’t miss the best time to sell. And don’t forget there’s no guarantee that every set will increase in value. The market is unpredictable.

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