LEGO investing in 2025: Mission Impossible…?
It used to be simple—buy a set, stash it away, wait a couple years, and cash in when it retired. But those days? Gone like a sealed Café Corner for under $500. In this episode, I break down five fundamental issues that have turned LEGO investing from a sure thing into an uphill battle that feels more like running through a gauntlet made of 1x1 plates barefoot.
We’ll dig into why it’s harder than ever to predict value growth, how LEGO’s release strategies are flooding the market, and what outside forces—yes, the entire collectibles community—have done in the last decade to shake up the “buy and hold” game. I’ll back it up with historical trends, surprising resale analysis, and a few lessons from past that might make you rethink your entire approach.
But it’s not just doom and gloom. At the end of the episode, I’ll answer three critical questions every LEGO investor should be asking right now:
Is this really a bad thing for the hobby?
What does the future hold for LEGO collectors and resellers?
What’s the smartest strategy moving forward?
If you’ve ever flirted with the idea of buying LEGO as an investment—or you’ve got a closet full of sealed sets waiting for “the right time” like doomsday prep for Brickpocalypse—this episode might just save you from making your next costly mistake.
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