Lego® Research & Investment
What do Lego® collectors really earn, what happens to prices after retirement and how do market periods differ? Brickfact publishes original studies here, based on market data and real portfolio transactions, with transparent methods, clear limits and practical conclusions for collectors and investors.
Lego investment study: It's not what you buy, it's what you pay
Brickfact collectors earn a median return of 7.0% a year. Those who buy at least 40% below RRP earn 14.2%, with sets that are no better than anyone else’s.
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Lego theme performance: Which themes gained most?
Ninjago led the latest theme comparison with a median estimated-value gain of 10.0%. The broader sample gained 1.7%, but the longer history needs a closer look.
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Lego market performance: What the price data shows
Lego estimated set values rose a median 1.2% in the latest complete calendar-year comparison, but 45.1% of sampled sets did not rise. Here is the longer history.
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Lego prices after retirement: What the data shows
Does the price of a sealed Lego® set automatically rise when it retires? Our analysis of more than 3,000 sets finds a rising median – but not for every set or every retirement year.
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