The 4000008 Villy Thomsen Truck, released in 2013, was an exclusive set with three minifugures which was given to attendees of that year's LEGO Inside Tour. It was based on the first truck the Lego Group used to transport products, purchased by the company in 1958, and only 43 sets were produced. Its rarity means an unopened set is worth £5,009, according to BrickEconomy.com. Used prices for the Villy Thomsen Truck range from £155 to £190, depending on the set's condition, with an average price of £159 for those in good overall condition.The 4000008 Villy Thomsen Truck, released in 2013, was an exclusive set with three minifugures which was given to attendees of that year's LEGO Inside Tour. It was based on the first truck the Lego Group used to transport products, purchased by the company in 1958, and only 43 sets were produced. Its rarity means an unopened set is worth £5,009, according to BrickEconomy.com. Used prices for the Villy Thomsen Truck range from £155 to £190, depending on the set's condition, with an average price of £159 for those in good overall condition.
The 4000008 Villy Thomsen Truck, released in 2013, was an exclusive set with three minifugures which was given to attendees of that year's LEGO Inside Tour. It was based on the first truck the Lego Group used to transport products, purchased by the company in 1958, and only 43 sets were produced. Its rarity means an unopened set is worth £5,009, according to BrickEconomy.com. Used prices for the Villy Thomsen Truck range from £155 to £190, depending on the set's condition, with an average price of £159 for those in good overall condition. | BrickEconomy/Lego

The 14 most valuable Lego sets and minifigures you might have in your home - including one worth £13K

Robert Cumber
By Robert Cumber

Property and retro writer

Published 19th Apr 2025, 09:00 BST

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Lego is one of the world’s best-loved toys, with the building bricks as we know them having been fuelling children’s imaginations since 1958.

There are today more than 400 billion Lego blocks around the world, it is estimated, or around 50 per person.

But some of those blocks - or the sets they make up - are worth considerably more than others.

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Rare Lego sets and minifigures can change hands for north of five figures, with two particularly sought-after models today valued at more than £10,000 each.

As well as being fun to play with, Lego can be a solid investment, with the price rise of limited edition sets often considerably outstripping inflation.

BrickEconomy provides a handy guide to the most valuable Lego sets today, whether they are still factory-sealed or very well-loved, and how their price could increase.

Below are the 14 most valuable Lego sets and minifigures right now, according to BrickEconomy.

They include a 1970s classic, Star Wars merchandise and several exclusive limited edition sets.

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Just 53 copies of the plane, based on the first aeroplane bought by the Lego Group in 1962, were ever made. They were given to attendees of the 2012 LEGO Inside Tour. A new, sealed set is today estimated by BrickEconomy.com to be worth £10,259.04, with a used set valued at between £1,937 and £2,198.

13. 4000012 Piper Airplane - £10,259.04

Just 53 copies of the plane, based on the first aeroplane bought by the Lego Group in 1962, were ever made. They were given to attendees of the 2012 LEGO Inside Tour. A new, sealed set is today estimated by BrickEconomy.com to be worth £10,259.04, with a used set valued at between £1,937 and £2,198. | BrickEconomy/Lego Photo: BrickEconomy/Lego

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This Marvel Super Heroes promotional set was released as part of the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con and given to attendees who won the daily raffle, with only 350 produced. It is today worth an estimated £13,308.38, according to BrickEconomy.com, with a used set valued at between £10,836 and £12,294, depending on its condition.

14. LEGO San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Spider-Man - £13,308.38

This Marvel Super Heroes promotional set was released as part of the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con and given to attendees who won the daily raffle, with only 350 produced. It is today worth an estimated £13,308.38, according to BrickEconomy.com, with a used set valued at between £10,836 and £12,294, depending on its condition. | BrickEconomy/Lego Photo: BrickEconomy/Lego

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