Selling Some More Valuable LEGO Mini-figures, Plastic Can Be Expensive
It's been some time now since I have featured any LEGOS in a post, and it just felt overdue. I still have a huge stock of LEGOS I've purchased at thrift stores and yard sales over the years that need sorting. But with an uptick in business with my part to consulting job (now full time,) I just haven't had the time.
Recently my sister sent me some LEGOS to sell for her, her son had left laying around the house and had no interest in them. So I made some time to dig through some the stuff she sent me. Turns out she had some valuable items in there. I've already sold one mini-figure on her account for more than $225! People will pay crazy money for rare LEGOS!
When I do create these post I usually like to share some of the most rare LEGOS ever produced. The most valuable by far is a solid 14K gold Star Wars C-3PO. Only five were produced to celebrate the 30th year of Star Wars in 2007. All five were given away in contests in early 2008. They are extremely hard to find and currently valued at $200,000!
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So if you have the $200,000 to burn, and by some miracle you can find one for sale you can own the rarest of the LEGO collectibles! It's a little outside my budget... Besides, they come up for sale so infrequently you would have better luck finding a gold nugget in your own backyard! Also not very likely to happen, especially not in my yard! I've metal detected my yard before and found nothing but garbage, no gold...
First the LEGO mini-figure that I have already sold for my sister is Clone Commander Woffe, and extremely rare mini-figure that went for more than $225!
It's an awesome mini-figure, I was glad to make my sister some extra cash. I'm not taking a cut, just doing it to help her out. Next up came from the same set, a Clone Trooper 104th Battalion 'Wolfpack' valued at around $150 or more depending on condition. This one sadly has a tiny crack on the side of the torso so I've had to cut the asking price.
Whenever little boys play with LEGOS it a miracle if they survive undamaged. This one wasn't so lucky!
There were a couple others worth something, in the sub $20 range, but not bad for a piece of plastic! This one is a Clone Trooper 41st Elite Corps, pretty nice one. Uncommon, but not really rare...
This one is a 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper, but with a different helmet. I believe it rode one of those speeder bikes judging by the helmet. Also nice, but not too valuable.
Buying and selling LEGOS can be a profitable hobby, if you know what you're doing. Condition of the mini-figures is everything, dents, cracks, or scratches kill your profits. Sets are great too as long as all the parts are there, but always check prices online before you buy. And keep in mind one piece missing can make a huge difference in selling price. Most pieces are replaceable and inexpensive, but shipping on them is expensive.
If your child left a bunch of LEGOS and isn't interested in them, it's a great way to start. That's how I got started! Those plastic bricks and figures can be very valuable!
That will wrap up my LEGO post for today. Please feel free to ask any questions or leave any comments below. As always thank you for all of your support, it's greatly appreciated! Have a great day!
Disclaimer:
I am not a financial advisor and this is not financial advice. Please do your own research before investing your hard earned money in any project or commodity.
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References:
https://brickfact.com/blog/lists/the-top-10-most-expensive-lego-minifigures-ever
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I think I'll start saving up to buy a small Lego set, hehe. I want the $200,000 one, hehe.
I would love to have it too, but way outside my budget. People won them for free in contests back in 2008, imagine being that lucky!
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Holy.. I'm screaming!!! Love the star wars edition so much, had the Boba Fett, gave it away to my cousins tho. How cool, Ryan.
Thanks! Star Wars LEGOS are always worth money, some more than others. Thanks Ellie! How are you doing?
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Wow, that's a nice haul for your sister! Very cool!
I'm sure she appreciates it. Free money is always nice to get!
I have purchased so many sets over the years for kids and grandkids. They should take a look at any they still have!
Thanks @melinda010100 ! They should see if they are worth anything now! How are you holding up?
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My Star Wars themed silver bullion coins are not exactly gaining much collectable value.
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Okay, that golden LEGO with only 5 made kind of makes sense to cost that much money, but for those "regular" plastic ones, everything over $5 is too much for me... hahahaha 😂 My son didn't have many LEGOs while he was a child, but maybe I should check out old boxes and see what he has... 😂
Congrats on selling that piece for over $200... That's nice pocket money, and not just pocket... :)
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Thanks! It really comes down to rarity. The bigger sets had fewer made and have more rare figures. So they are the best bet to invest in! But LEGOS are expensive these days! lol
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I will dig into my lego sets, i have a few star wars lego maybe one of them is worth smth
Wow.. $225 for a LEGO.. and I thought I was high
People pay crazy money for pieces of plastic when they are LEGO! How's the high today?
With only five produced, I could see why this solid 14K gold Star Wars C-3PO is valued at over $200,000!!😀
Exactly how much gold does this contain?
I'm not sure, but not that much gold. It's more about the rarity, and it's only 14K to make it more durable. I wouldn't ever pay that much for it though! lol
I think I would pass as well, my friend..... but I'm sure there's collectors out there that would stand in line to purchase this!!😇👍😀
That is so nice, at least if you can sell that at that price you can use it to play and then get the profit from selling them afterwards. Where can I check on my Lego set now? Ah well, I forget they are too expensive to buy for me. Just kidding my friend.
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Thanks my friend. They can be expensive to buy, these days everything is getting expensive around here...
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Good score on those sales.
I have seen that gold C-3PO in person years back at an auction house in NYC. I believe the winning bid was just over 100K then.
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That is awesome! I've never seen one in person. They go for crazy money though, more that I would ever be willing to pay for sure!
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