There are thousands of LEGO® sets out there, from everyday builds and family favourites to rare, retired and highly collectible sets that can get LEGO® fans very excited.
At WeBuyBricks, we see all kinds of LEGO® sets come through our doors. Some are familiar favourites, while others make the whole team stop what they're doing and take a closer look. From LEGO® Star Wars™ and Harry Potter™ to The Lord of the Rings™ and rare minifigures, you never quite know what might turn up.
For the team at WeBuyBricks, it's not always about the biggest or newest LEGO® sets. Rare, retired and unusual pieces can be some of the most exciting finds. Our product range goes beyond complete sets. We also sell individual minifigures and part sets, giving collectors the opportunity to find specific pieces they might be missing.
As one member of the team explains:
We don't just sell sets. We sell minifigures. If somebody just has a passion for minifigures, we sell even part sets as well.
This is particularly useful when you're looking for something rare or retired. A complete set might be difficult to find, but individual parts, minifigures or partial sets can still help collectors complete a build or find that missing piece.
Retired LEGO® sets can be particularly interesting to collectors because they are no longer being produced. Once a set has been retired, finding one in the second-hand market can be an opportunity to rediscover an older build or add something special to a collection.
For more tips on finding older and sought-after builds, you can read our guide to buying rare and retired LEGO® sets.
WeBuyBricks sells pre-loved LEGO® sets across a range of themes, including LEGO® Star Wars™, Harry Potter™, LEGO® Technic™ and other popular collections. You can also browse the full range of pre-loved LEGO® sets to see what's currently available.
Some retired sets can also become more sought after over time, particularly when they belong to popular themes or feature unique characters, designs or pieces. However, not every retired set increases in value. Demand, rarity, condition and completeness can all affect its appeal to collectors.
For the team at WeBuyBricks, finding something rare can be a genuinely exciting moment.
As one team member explains:
For rare or collectible or retired sets or parts and pieces, we've got specific processes in place that will identify those pieces and blow them into a specific bin.
And when something unusual turns up, the whole team often hears about it.
A lot of our team and our experience, we're waiting for these little gold nuggets. So, as soon as someone finds it, we all know because we have a human alarm of someone shouting, ‘Look what I found.
Apparently, this happens more often than you might expect.
Probably two, three times a day, one of the guys will shout over and everyone will come and look over and look at what they've got.
It's a great example of how much enthusiasm the team has for the LEGO® pieces that pass through the warehouse.
LEGO® Star Wars™ is one of the themes that regularly attracts collectors, and it's a big part of the second-hand LEGO® market. From vehicles and character builds to older and retired models, Star Wars™ sets offer plenty for fans to explore. Individual minifigures can also be particularly interesting, depending on their rarity, condition and the demand for specific characters.
If you're interested in finding out more about the theme, our guide to the best LEGO® Star Wars™ sets covers popular, rare and retired examples.
The WeBuyBricks team has come across some impressive examples.
We had a couple of really expensive Star Wars figures going for £2300.
That's the sort of discovery that gets everyone's attention.
While not every Star Wars™ minifigure or set will command a high price, rare characters and sought-after older releases can attract significant interest from collectors.
For anyone with an old Star Wars™ collection tucked away at home, it could be worth taking another look at what's inside.
The Lord of the Rings™ is another theme that gets the WeBuyBricks team excited.
Many LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ sets are now retired, making them interesting to collectors looking for older builds, minifigures and individual pieces.
The theme also includes some distinctive builds and characters that can make it particularly appealing to fans of the films and books.
As one team member explains:
Really individual like Lord of the Rings sets, sets that are all retired now. That's any Lord of the Ring pieces we get in. A lot of the guys get excited about that.
For collectors, even finding an individual part from an older set can be exciting, particularly when it's a piece that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Whether it's a minifigure, a specific building element or a piece from a retired set, these discoveries are part of what makes the second-hand LEGO® market so interesting.
While Star Wars™ and The Lord of the Rings™ are particularly exciting for collectors, they're far from the only LEGO® themes worth keeping an eye out for.
The WeBuyBricks team also mentions Marvel and Harry Potter™ among the branded LEGO® sets that can perform well on the second-hand market.
If you're a Marvel fan, you can also take a look at our guide to the best LEGO® Marvel sets.
As one team member explains:
People always talk about the some of the Star Wars sets. Some of the larger Star Wars sets do extremely well and so do some of the other branded LEGO® sets such as Marvel, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter. So, if you got those, it's worth taking a look and seeing if you can resell them to us.
It's a useful reminder that older sets from popular themes could still be of interest to other LEGO® fans.
If you've got LEGO® Marvel, Harry Potter™ or Star Wars™ sets sitting at home, it could be worth checking what you have before putting them away or deciding to throw them out.
One of the interesting things about the second-hand LEGO® market is that a complete set isn't the only thing collectors are looking for.
Individual minifigures, parts and incomplete sets can all have a place in the market. For someone trying to finish an older build, that one missing piece could be exactly what they've been searching for.
That's why the team has processes in place to identify rare or collectible LEGO® parts and separate them for closer attention.
As the team explains:
For rare or collectible or retired sets or parts and pieces, we've got specific processes in place that will identify those pieces and blow them into a specific bin.
This helps the team identify unusual pieces and keep them separate from the rest of the LEGO® that comes through the sorting process.
It also means that potentially interesting finds don't simply get mixed in with everything else.
For collectors, this can make a real difference. Finding a complete retired set isn't always necessary when individual pieces or minifigures can help bring an older build back together.
Of course, everyone at WeBuyBricks has their own personal favourite.
When asked about his favourite LEGO® set, one member of the team didn't hesitate:
My favourite set undoubtedly is a Lego Technic Unio. I bought it when it first came out. I think it's about 10 years ago now.
And another favourite belongs to the Operations Manager:
No doubt about it. It's the Titanic, belongs to my operations manager.
It's a good reminder that there's no single type of LEGO® set that makes a great build.
For some people, it's the nostalgia of an older set. For others, it's the engineering and detail of LEGO® Technic™, while for collectors it might be a rare minifigure or a retired set they've been searching for years.
Everyone has their own reasons for loving LEGO®, and that's part of what makes the hobby so enjoyable.
The LEGO® community is a huge part of what makes working with second-hand LEGO® so enjoyable.
Collectors, builders and fans are passionate about what they do, whether they're building for fun, searching for a specific set or running a LEGO® business of their own.
And that passion is something the WeBuyBricks team shares.
The LEGO® community love what we do and it's amazing for us to be a part of it.
The team understands that for many LEGO® fans, it's about much more than simply buying and selling bricks.
They are so passionate and enthusiastic and it's not just a hobby for some of these people. It's a business. It's a love that they have and we have that same love too here.
That's what makes finding a rare or unusual LEGO® set so exciting. It's not just another box arriving in the warehouse. It could be something a collector has been searching for, a missing minifigure, a retired set or an unusual piece that hasn't been seen for years.
And for the team at WeBuyBricks, being part of that journey is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
WeBuyBricks sells a range of pre-loved LEGO® sets, including popular themes such as Star Wars™, Harry Potter™, Technic™ and more. The range can include modern favourites, retired sets, individual minifigures and part sets, depending on availability.
Yes. WeBuyBricks sells individual LEGO® minifigures as well as complete and partial sets. This can be useful for collectors looking for specific characters or completing older builds.
Some retired LEGO® sets can become more valuable or sought after because they are no longer being produced. However, not every retired LEGO® set increases in value. Demand, rarity, condition, completeness and the popularity of the theme can all affect its second-hand value.
Popular collectible themes include LEGO® Star Wars™, Harry Potter™, The Lord of the Rings™ and Marvel, although collector interest varies from set to set. Rare minifigures and discontinued sets can also attract significant interest.
WeBuyBricks buys LEGO® bricks and sets, but what can be sold and how it is valued depends on the items and the current selling requirements. Visit the WeBuyBricks selling page to find out more about selling your LEGO® sets and bricks.
If you've got LEGO® sets or bricks you're no longer using, it could be worth taking another look before putting them away or throwing them out. You can sell your unwanted LEGO® sets and bricks to WeBuyBricks, giving them the chance to find a new home. Or, if you're looking for your next build, you can browse pre-loved LEGO® sets from WeBuyBricks and discover something you might have been searching for.
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