Rare LEGO Collection draws global bids
Rare LEGO storage shed collection tops $500,000, with thousands more sets and builds still heading to auction.
What’s happening?
A rare LEGO collection found in a storage shed has become a major auction event through Lloyds Auctions.
The sale began as an accidental find. It has since grown into a large auction series featuring rare and limited-edition LEGO pieces.
Lloyds Auctions said the collection is still growing, with more stock being processed and added.
“This collection just keeps on building,” said Lee Hames, Chief Operations Officer at Lloyds Auctions.
“We’re still uploading auctions as we speak, and the depth of the collection has gone far beyond what we initially anticipated.”
Why it matters?
The result shows how strongly collectors now value LEGO as a serious collectible.
Original auction estimates had reached up to $250,000. Early results and bidding interest have already doubled that expectation.
The auction is also drawing interest from buyers across Australia and overseas.
For collectors, the sale offers rare, limited-edition and large-scale LEGO pieces starting from $1.
Local Impact
The auction gives Australian buyers access to a major LEGO collection without a reserve price.
All lots are offered completely unreserved, with starting bids from $1.
Auctions are closing daily at 2 pm until stock runs out.
Lloyds Auctions said the collection continues to grow, with more sets being uploaded and more stock arriving soon.
By the numbers
The LEGO collection has already exceeded $500,000 under the hammer, double the original estimate of up to $250,000.
Lloyds Auctions uploaded another 1,000 LEGO sets this week, adding to the growing auction series.
A further 2,000 LEGO sets are scheduled to arrive at Lloyds auction rooms this Friday.
Zoom In
Another storage shed has revealed several hundred fully assembled LEGO builds.
These builds include large display pieces such as the LEGO Titanic, Eiffel Tower and Colosseum.
Other landmark display pieces will also be offered through the auction.
“These are spectacular builds to see in person,” Mr Hames said.
“It adds an entirely new dimension to the auction, especially for buyers who want statement display pieces without having to build them from scratch.”
Zoom Out
LEGO has moved well beyond a childhood toy for many buyers.
The strong response from Australian and international collectors shows its growing place in the collectibles market.
Rare sets, limited editions and large-scale display builds now attract serious bidding interest.
Lloyds Auctions has operated for more than 20 years. The company runs auctions across vehicles, machinery, fine art, jewellery, antiques and more.
What To Look For Next?
More LEGO stock will keep moving through Lloyds Auctions while the collection continues to be processed.
The next major addition will be the further 2,000 sets scheduled to arrive this Friday.
Collectors can also expect more fully assembled builds to appear as Lloyds uploads more lots.
The current LEGO auctions are available HERE.