Collecting Legos® can be a pretty expensive hobby. And by expensive, we mean REALLY expensive.
Lego® has produced over 4 billion minifigures as of 2022. Many of these figures have been made in very limited quantities and have resale value that can exceed a whopping thousand dollars especially those tied-up to a movie like the Lego® Star Wars sets. A recent study found that the market for secondhand Lego® rises in value by 11% annually – outperforming gold, art, and wine investments.
Adult fans of Legos (AFOLs) have proven time and again that investing in Lego is a smart and lucrative investment, due to the Lego brand's strong and loyal following. They have forecasted that it will not decline anytime soon.
So, if you are eyeing some expensive minifigures to include in your collection or just simply wondering about which Legos® are the most expensive, check out these 10 most expensive Lego® minifigures. If you alredy have a collection of Lego Sets and you want to keep track of their value you should have a look at the free Brickfact App. You can add all your sets and monitor the price development daily.
1. Solid Gold 14K C-3PO (2007)
If you're a fan of Lego® and Star Wars, then you have probably guessed this one right. The most expensive Lego® Minifigure is the Solid Gold 14K C-3PO coming in at around $200,000! Released in 2007 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Star Wars franchise, this rare minifigure is prized by collectors for its exceptional rarity - only five were ever made! And unlike other rare collectibles like Pokémon cards, these precious metal C-3PO Minifigures weren't available for sale... but rather given away as contest prizes in early 2008. So, if you can get your hands on one of these coveted pieces, consider yourself lucky! However, you'd have a higher chance of finding an actual gold nugget digging in your backyard than finding this mini figure for sale on the secondary market.
2. Ninjago Movie Wooden Wu Movie Prop (2017)
In 2nd place is the Ninjago Movie Wooden Wu Movie Prop. The Lego® franchise has become increasingly popular over the last several decades, branching out into video games and films. One of its most popular series, Ninjago, was translated into a feature film in 2017. The Lego® Ninjago Movie combined CGI and stop-motion animation to bring Lego® Minifigures to life. And one of these figures – a delicately carved wooden Wu – is valued at more than $104,500, making it one of the priciest Lego® Minifigures in existence.
3. White Gold 18K R2-D2 (2018)
Still in the Star Wars theme is the White Gold 18K R2-D2. This minifigure is estimated to be worth over $39,000 costing more than its sterling silver counterpart, and its value is only likely to increase in the next few decades. So, if you're willing to shell out almost $40,000 for this golden droid, act fast – there are plenty of other Star Wars fans who would love to own it too!
4. Solid Silver C-3PO (2007)
In 4th place, we have the Solid Silver C-3PO coming in at around $34,000. Every adult fan of Lego® knows that each anniversary brings new (and often expensive) Lego® Minifigures. In May of 2007 there were several limited editions and rare versions released via conventions and contests. And of which is the Solid Silver C-3PO. You can only get your hands on this one- of-a-kind minifigure by entering the raffle at the end of the event.
5. Platinum R2-D2 (2018)
Next up is one of the most iconic Star Wars characters turned into a Lego® minifigure: R2-D2. In 2018, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the franchise, Lego® produced two platinum R2-D2 minifigures. As you may have noticed, many of the most valuable Lego® minifigures are promotional Star Wars items. This figure is no exception, with an estimated value of around $33,000, it is one of the most expensive Lego® figures out there.
6. Solid Bronze C-3PO (2007)
Like the Solid Silver C-3PO, this highly sought-after shiny droid is a real prize being that there is only one Solid Bronze C-3PO known to exist. This rare figure was a raffle prize for the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con, making it one of the first high-value Star Wars Lego® Minifigures given away during a San Diego Comic-Con event. It is currently worth over $32,400!
7. Solid Gold 14K Boba Fett (2010)
In 7th place, we have the Solid Gold 14K Boba Fett. If you're a serious Boba Fett fan, then you'll want to get your hands on the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con Boba Fett Lego® Minifigure Collection. This set contains three different versions of Boba Fett, including the most sought-after Solid Gold 14K figure which has a commanding price of $19,800. Unfortunately, there are only two of these figures in existence, so it may take years and a lot of money to finally track one down.
8. Solid Bronze Boba Fett (2010)
Another figure that is included in the 2010 Boba Fett Lego® Minifigure Collection is the Solid Bronze Boba Fett. With an estimated value of $5,000 to $18,000, this little figure is an extremely rare minifigure. Produced in 2010, there were only a total of two in existence!
9. Solid Silver Boba Fett (2010)
Coming in at 9th place is the last minifigure in the 2010 Comic-Con Boba Fett Lego® Minifigure Collection, the Solid Silver Boba Fett. Currently valued at $8,000 or less, this incredibly rare minifigure is one of the most sought-after by Lego® investors.
10. Black Suit Superman (2013)
And last but definitely not least, we have The Black Suit Superman Minifigure which is estimated to be worth an incredible $4,400. There were only 200 of these figures given out as raffle prizes at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con. So, if you've got one of these little guys hidden away somewhere, now might be the time to cash in!
Most Expensive minifigures of still available sets
Our top 10 most expensive Lego® minifigures shows that the bricks from Denmark are not just a pastime, but can also be valuable collector's items. The minifigures presented here are all rare collector's s that were only produced in small numbers and issued for special occasions. Below we present the 3 most expensive Lego minifigures that were available in regular sets.
1. Clone Trooper Captain Rex, 501st Legion
- Minifigures No.: SW1315
- Release date: 2015
- Included in: Lego® Star Wars 75367 Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser
- Price: $168.05
The most expensive Lego® minifigure included in a regular set is Clone Trooper Captain Rex, with a market value of over $168.05. The popular Star Wars character is included as an exclusive minifigure in the Lego Star Wars 75367 Republic Venator-class Assault Cruiser, which was released in 2023. As a special feature, the set is even still available.
2. Kuiil - Backpack
- Minifigures No.: SW1244
- Release date: 2022
- Included in: Lego® Star Wars 75331 UCS Razor Crest
- Price: $71.24
The second minifigure is also included in a UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) set, which is currently still available. The Star Wars character Kuiil is in the Lego® Star Wars 75331 UCS Razor Crest, which is one of the largest Lego Star Wars sets of all time. The market value of Kuiil is more than $71.
3. Morton
- Minifigures No.: MAR0171
- Release date: 2023
- Included in: Lego® Super Mario 71427 Larry's and Morton s Airships Expansion Set
- Price: $36.86
The first Lego® Super Mario sets were released in August 2020 and are therefore still relatively new on the market. The Lego Super Mario 71427 Larry and Morton's Air Galleys expansion set from 2023 contains one of the most expensive Lego minifigures ever released. Morton has a market value of over $36, he is one of Bowser's seven children and lives in the Desert Land and the Castle of the Donut Plains.
Conclusion
So, there you have it, the top 10 most expensive Lego® minifigures ever. When it comes to creating a good return on investment, Lego® is definitely the king of children's toys. It has proven to be a sound investment for Lego® investors who are looking to grow their portfolio.
If you're prepared to shell out some serious cash, these expensive Lego® minifigures and most expensive Lego® Sets are definitely for you. But if you are not really into that stuff, there is always a Lego® set that best fits your interest or budget!
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