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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:

LEGO Friends Apartments (10292, LEGO Friends, LEGO Rare Sets)
LEGO

LEGO Friends Apartments

10292, LEGO Friends, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO bookshop (10270, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets)
LEGO
EUR254,96

LEGO bookshop

10270, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO Ford Mustang (10265, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets)
LEGO
EUR200,36

LEGO Ford Mustang

10265, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO Black Panther (76215, LEGO Marvel, LEGO Rare Sets)
LEGO
EUR402,78

LEGO Black Panther

76215, LEGO Marvel, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO Colosseum (10276, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets)
LEGO

LEGO Colosseum

10276, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO UCS Republic Gunship (75309, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Rare Sets)
LEGO
EUR503,16

LEGO UCS Republic Gunship

75309, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO Police Station (10278, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets)
LEGO

LEGO Police Station

10278, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO Real Madrid - Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (10299, LEGO Rare Sets, LEGO Icons)
LEGO

LEGO Real Madrid - Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

10299, LEGO Rare Sets, LEGO Icons

LEGO lunar lander (10266, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets)
LEGO
EUR169,–

LEGO lunar lander

10266, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO Friends Apartments (10292, LEGO Friends, LEGO Rare Sets)

LEGO Friends Apartments

10292, LEGO Friends, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO bookshop (10270, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets)
EUR254,96

LEGO bookshop

10270, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO Ford Mustang (10265, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets)
EUR200,36

LEGO Ford Mustang

10265, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO Black Panther (76215, LEGO Marvel, LEGO Rare Sets)
EUR402,78

LEGO Black Panther

76215, LEGO Marvel, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO Colosseum (10276, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets)

LEGO Colosseum

10276, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO UCS Republic Gunship (75309, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Rare Sets)
EUR503,16

LEGO UCS Republic Gunship

75309, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO Police Station (10278, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets)

LEGO Police Station

10278, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets

LEGO Real Madrid - Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (10299, LEGO Rare Sets, LEGO Icons)

LEGO Real Madrid - Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

10299, LEGO Rare Sets, LEGO Icons

LEGO lunar lander (10266, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets)
EUR169,–

LEGO lunar lander

10266, LEGO Creator Expert, LEGO Rare Sets

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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