A Lego enthusiast was left astonished after purchasing a random box of bricks from a charity shop, only to discover it contained a rare set valued at hundreds of pounds. The shopper, who shared his story online, admitted that while Lego can be 'stupid expensive,' he cannot resist searching for hidden treasures whenever he visits charity shops.
The Lucky Find
In early December, the man spotted a Tupperware box filled with assorted Lego bricks at a local charity shop. Inside, he found instructions for a medium-sized Millennium Falcon set from the iconic Lego Star Wars collection, which originally retailed for around £150. Upon checking online, he realized the same set was now selling for more than £300 on Amazon. Despite its high market value, the charity shop had priced the box at just £30.
'We all know Lego is stupid expensive, and yet I love it anyways,' he wrote online. 'At the start of December I was browsing a charity shop and found a Tupperware box with various bricks in and the instructions for this set.'
Complete Set Surprise
Buying second-hand Lego can be risky, as sets often miss pieces or figures. However, when the man began assembling the Millennium Falcon at home, he was thrilled to find that every single brick needed was included. The only missing items were the original box and the minifigures. 'I got it for £30, and all of the bits were there. The only things missing were the original box, and the minifigures. Every single bit needed to build the actual set was there. Bargain,' he added.
Envy Among Collectors
His post quickly sparked jealousy among fellow Lego enthusiasts, with many expressing their desire to stumble upon a similar find. One user commented, 'That's it, you win the internet.' Another noted, 'The minifigures are the expensive part, they might not make the particular character models and prints.' A third suggested, 'I think if you go to the Lego website you can order the mini figures.'
Another user shared their own experience: '[I found] Lego too. I had the Lego roller coaster mixed in a big box of Lego for £30. Had no instructions had to figure out what it was. 100% complete. Love Lego so much but can't afford to pay brand new so I feel I'll never top this.'
