Why Lego sets are so expensive
Lego is the world's largest toy company, but it's gained a reputation for being an expensive hobby.
Since 2007, Lego has released dozens of sets that cost over $300. The most expensive "Star Wars" sets cost $850. Prices for vintage Lego sets can reach over $1,000.
These high prices have caught the attention of thieves — in one case, a thief stole about $300,000 worth of the plastic bricks. So how did we get here? How did Lego go from a children's toy to a collector's item? And why is it so expensive?
Lego is the world's largest toy company, but it's gained a reputation for being an expensive hobby.
Since 2007, Lego has released dozens of sets that cost over $300. The most expensive "Star Wars" sets cost $850. Prices for vintage Lego sets can reach over $1,000.
These high prices have caught the attention of thieves — in one case, a thief stole about $300,000 worth of the plastic bricks. So how did we get here? How did Lego go from a children's toy to a collector's item? And why is it so expensive?