Things I Wish I Knew About LEGO Earlier | LEGO Buying/Collecting Tips & Advice

[@ironbrickstudios474]

Dust: “I. Am. Inevitable.” (snaps)

[@-MadVillainZ-]

And I (breaths) am a duster (snaps in clean)

[@Otterwriter245]

Buying LEGO is like a row of dominoes. Once you buy one, you can’t stop buying lol

[@endangeredmexican9644]

Thats true I stopped collecting for 7 years and this month I already bought like 6 sets 2 over $100 lmao

[@jake_thomass]

Unless you’re broke and the dominoes run out of momentum... 😐

[@Otterwriter245]

Jake Animation Studios true lol

[@BossBast1]

Agreed, I have so many sets, more and more each year...

[@MrSpqr84]

That is so true, I used to love legos when I was kid, im 36 now and last year I bought a star wars lego set for no reason! Now I need more room to put my sets on!

[@soniaholcombe7002]

Even Daniel Radcliffe built lego during quarantine. He build the huge Jurassic Park set. So, I think we’re all good. 🤣🤣👍🏻💕

[@joevictor53]

Also, David Beckham and Terry Crews

[@kibavee3295]

For me, I have no intention to ever sell my lego stuff, so I don't purchase sets as an investment. It's all just for fun! What I wished I knew earlier was just how much fun it is to bond with my daughter over building lego.

[@hbcreates8355]

Same.most of the sets i buy i dont intend on reselling. i usually part them out for mocs

[@Gma7788]

It's a lunatic generation saying that stuff. They think they own everything and can order people around. If you don't follow their barking orders, they write you off.

[@Gma7788]

The low class look to lego as their only investment. It's not a good idea to talk to the low class about their investments. They'll leave scratches on you. Most people are buying for their child's education.

[@commondata104]

Another thing to do early on if you collect Lego is to create a brickset account, and it'll save you a lot of time if you're trying find the value of your sets and minifigures and mange the sets you want

[@SirBricks]

Yeah, Brickset is amazing!

[@TheJdmartinjax]

BrickLink

[@Gma7788]

If you're worried about mini figures we can tell what generation you're from and what level you've reached in lego.

[@bluehero-96]

"I hate dust. It's rough and irritating and it gets everywhere." - Holly

[@-MadVillainZ-]

Sand is worse, dust can be cleaned sand cannot Edit: somewhat clean

[@PlasticToa]

I hate dust! I don't want it building up in my home! You let dust build up and before you know it you've got an army of dust bunnies plotting to take over.

[@devenpapineau6261]

@@PlasticToa *I should’ve known the dust bunnies were plotting to take over!*

[@hazbinhotel8436]

@@-MadVillainZ- I dunno man..me and sand go way back....its all about them sand castles with the crenelations, bridges, arches, both square and cylindrical towers and pointy steep spires...yeah I was into building sand castles and sand cities prior to me getting into lego...plus...sand is free....but its the ants and rain you REALLY gotta worry about!

[@oliverlovesbbc]

@@hazbinhotel8436Its treason then.

[@tokenbricks3026]

One piece of advice I have (and something I'm trying to do this year) is when buying sets that have just come out, only buy the ones you really REALLY want. Most stuff you can find on sale eventually and having been a pretty consistent fan for 13 years, you run out of space!!!

[@reptongeek]

I did this too. After buying the Downtown Diner and the Corner Garage, the Bookshop didn't feel like a set I would want to buy. So I bought the Volkswagen Camper Van instead

[@-MadVillainZ-]

Thanks for the advice, my wallet will rest easy now

[@DouglasABailey]

Amen to that. I got the Lambo on release day and still haven't built it. It's been discounted so many times now. 😬😄

[@SirBricks]

I sort of agree with your points on the boxes, but the instructions don’t take much space, and I personally don’t think a set is complete without the instructions

[@ondrejm5042]

How many sets do u own when u say it does not take a lot of space ? I have several boxes of instructions, the copies of battlepacks ones are the worst - i have no heart to throw them into recycle bin, but they are useless. U normally get like 10 copy of a battlepack.

[@SirBricks]

@@ondrejm5042 quite a few sets. I also have several boxes full of instructions, but relative to the size of the sets and the boxes they don’t take much space

[@kayleebliss5738]

Turn your old Lego instructions into wallpaper for your bedroom!

[@hoarder66]

I keep all my boxes and original packaging just incase i need to sell. And i definitely store by piece. If u have multiple colors for the same piece its still easy to pick out verses looking fo a red 2x3 mixed with all ur red collection. Never understood doing it by color

[@MileinaJuarez]

I love and collect Lego but believe me, if you buy classical items, many designer belts and handbags hold their value and because of constant price increases they gain value. I could sell any of my bags and wouldn’t lose much and on some items I’d even make a profit . I don’t buy expensive designer clothes though, they often lose value, that’s right.

[@ryanhong2581]

This is so true. Thank you so much for making this video. I've been collecting diecast for over two years. But lately, I feel so tired and exhausting. I also feel like diecast can't cure my anxiety. So I'm into Lego lately. I really like the part where you say we feel about collecting. That's what I felt when my collection keeps increasing.

[@deeani2855]

Great advice and mostly agree, except for the boxes and instructions advice! Definitely makes a difference to value when selling in future if set includes box and instructions, and I personally much prefer the paper instructions when building than opening my browser again for something that‘s supposed to be an off screen activity 😊

[@HollyOnFilm]

That’s the internal debate I’m facing currently when it comes to do I keep them or throw them

[@deeani2855]

Try to use the bigger boxes like the Disney castle box and flatten the smaller sets and put them inside the big box, one big box can take a lot of the smaller ones

[@Someone-nz6ou]

Why is it whenever I go on KZbin you have just posted

[@thatsmybrickbro8748]

Hit the nail on the head Holly! Its ok to like what you like and you just gotta own it

[@sophiedeards2360]

Great video. I definitely relate to feeling awkward about buying Lego at first, especially as an 'adult' but now people always ask me about what sets I'm building or which one(s) I want next. I caved and bought the Disney Castle after wanting it for agesss during lockdown as a project and honestly I think it helped me get through it as I felt productive enough. Interesting what you had to say about boxes (I'm guilty of keeping mine!). Any advice when it comes to displaying and storage? There's so many other sets I'd like to add to my already growing collection but I am literally running out of space (and money probably) that I'm having to be choosey. They took me long enough to build that I don't wanna break them back down!

[@ImTMZ]

Been on a kick lately. I love the idea of Lego going all digital but I will say, some sort of keepsake for the instruction link is necessary. I could see giving 2 business cards/trading cards if they want. One for immediate use, that you'd use immediately and one you put in a "collector album" so you know what sets you have after years and years. You could look through a trading card, like, album and see if you wanna build something next

[@mrsbricknit7234]

Spotted so many Lego in the background of zoom calls during COVID, so many people love it but just don’t mention it. Alongside buying from sites with a reward scheme, using link throughs from cash back sites is good and paying with cash back credit cards - everyone likes more money for Lego right!

[@Crazycarnz]

9:29 It's bane not vain fyi

[@tango9059]

I say vain

[@DouglasABailey]

@@tango9059 then it's handy that you saw Darth Vader's comment so you can adjust. :)

[@legofrancis9095]

I wish I knew about this channel earlier

[@paqshet4648]

It's amazing when you can relate to 100% of a video

[@wilenn7035]

I loved this video!! I also collect hp minifigures and I have a ton of the old ones😃

[@-MadVillainZ-]

Lucky🥲

[@wilenn7035]

Well my family has been collecting them for a long time and I hope you get some more

[@eddiekim6910]

I am a new collector, these are very good tips

[@georgewehbe9529]

Having Lego as a hobby is awesome collect something you really really love and then if you want to sell it and the teacher you can a lot of people out they collect Lego just thinking that’s gonna make money in the future that’s where they go wrong click something you enjoy

[@cooperknorr7195]

I throw all my boxes away, but my biggest regret was throwing away my 2011 diagon alley box :(

[@HollyOnFilm]

Ooft that’s gotta hurt

[@jstuds9520]

I wish I knew that lego Star Wars excisted in 1999 so I could’ve picked some cool sets that weren’t remakes :/

[@yeetus_reetus_deeleetus]

but then, what's the point?

[@Nicolas-gt2dj]

I feel like it’s a pretty nice community overall

[@reptongeek]

Another thing I would add is keep your spare pieces. When I was building my Harley Davidson I either built it wrong or had two missing pieces. I was able to raid my spare parts and continue building

[@olirothers]

Thanks Holly, I found this advice really helpful!

[@brickmanmocsart2244]

@PotterMinifigPals if you have a Red Darth Vader helmet somewhere in a bucket of Legos sell it it’s extremely expensive

[@madjern]

Just buy the most collectable set and make an enclosed case so it is protected from dust.

[@m.gjrgensen8755]

It's my birthday Today ps love your videos

[@Rosanna-]

Happy birthday! :)

[@m.gjrgensen8755]

@@Rosanna- thank you :)

[@mathewharwood6529]

If you want a quick fix for your boxes just flatpack the majority of them it saves so much space. I had over 100 boxes and I managed to fit them into two plastic tubs with just three of the bigger set boxes left like the UCS falcon.

[@bratman247]

Great advice. I have been trying to fight my hoarding instinct and throw away all my boxes for a while now, Think I will today. Was worried it may affect the value, but will seems it doesn't and I prob wont sell them anyway

[@vinth9433]

Am a big lego Star Wars fan I especially like the Clone troopers a lotttt

[@n8farver13]

I wish I was collecting when Scooby-Doo sets were out!

[@Vaiorah]

uuhh, if you really don't need your instructions, don't throw them away, donate them or sell them. There are plenty of people like myself who buy a bunch of used, unsorted bricks and are looking for the respective instructions

[@brick_shed2034]

Great advice, I now try to plan when I buy sets so I can get the GWP and the D2C ones tend be on double VIP points events

[@winnie2379]

I also have all my 2010-11 boxes...I’ve nested the smaller boxes within the larger ones.

[@ludvikringstad1231]

I've started working last year but since Desember i've started collecting sets, mainly Technic. Just ordered the Bugatti Chiron and plan on getting the Lamborghini and the Colosseum. Now that i earn my own money i can actually buy the sets i want and not like "scrape the bucket" economicly

[@TurtleMarcus]

I recently got back into LEGO as an adult, in no small part thanks to the wholesome LEGO community on KZbin, like you, Holly! At first, I just bought random sets I wanted. And I think that's fine - spending a little extra at first so your display shelf doesn't look that empty. And while buying random sets can be fun, budgetting and planning are really important, and can itself be rewarding, and adds a layer of fun and community. How much money do I want to spend a month, on average? What series or themes do I want? Which sets do I want to have by the end of the year? Do I want to collect specific themes, or am I fine with having a "mishmash" of stuff on my shelf? And so on. Also, different aspects of LEGO appeal to different types of people: do you enjoy the building process itself, with large complex sets? Do you enjoy the themes and the collecting aspect? Do you want a nice static display piece, or do you enjoy playsets with minifigures you can pose? (These categories are not mutually exclusive). With time, preferences might change, and that's normal, but always having some sort of "battle plan", with acheivable goals along the way, really does make the hobby easier and more meaningful. This might sound obvious to any veteran collector (be it stamps, hot wheels, books, or LEGO), but it still needs to be said.

[@BrickTemplar]

Thanks for your advice on boxes

[@Brooks_MB33]

Holly hi! Guess what was revealed today! Some new Brittney spears pop funkos! Her as an airline attendant and then one from the oops I did it again!

[@blakearius]

The tower of orthanc cost me double retail when I got back into lego. It's mainly black but because because dust tends to land on flat surfaces it avoids that issue.

[@astromo1]

as a teen with my own money now im excited to start collecting again. so many sets and ips though to choose lol

[@Connie-or6lm]

Good video but in our experience, the instructions were a valuable asset. My adult son left 2 large bins of Lego which we dug out and cleaned when his young son showed interest. We were able to find one file box of instructions regarding the Black Knights Castle from 1988 and related sets, as well as Forestmen, Pirates, Space, Aquazone and race cars sets from the 1990s. Another file box of instructions has gone missing and while it is nice to have a pile of bricks and pieces, without the instructions we can not put them back together in what likewise could prove interesting sets despite our best efforts. True the instructions in those days were simpler and the books slim but my advice would be to keep the instructions. We also enjoy having some offline activities as does my son for his son.

[@unicron76]

Back in the 80s, I wrote to Lego and told them we had purchased the Kings Castle in a garage sale but didn't have the instructions. To our surprise, Lego copied the instruction booklet and sent it to us.

[@breakbreadorfakedead264]

Thanks for all the good info. Crazy how mostly every male covering lego are almost always crying and complaining. You help out the lego community more then these guys with a ton of subs you deserve a million+

[@tongdu4436]

Is Lego dishwasher safe?

[@carterlilly5123]

Love you holly today I got the elf clubhouse any thoughts?

[@BenSolo4]

3:38 Look to the right side of the chair... It would seem someone got a cameo role. Great video!

[@smastudiosproductions8713]

This is true I bought diagon alley and I'm making lego stop motions in it

[@tojotaco3822]

OMG IM SO EARLY HI!!!!!!! I LOVE UR VIDS

[@brickbanditstudios6037]

I own two LEGO Dodge Chargers (one from Speed Champions and the other one from Ghost Rider's) and I should've known about the micro-scratches forming on them, ugh I hate how I should've known sooner if the video would've come out. *Btw, great video Holly*

[@nokiYT.]

I am building 2 hogwarts Sets The great hall and the set with the clock ❤️very ninjago nice Sets

[@hazbinhotel8436]

I agree with everything she is saying in this vid...minus the instructions booklet part (hold onto those, you're internet isn't guaranteed) ESPECIALLY the part about NOT being afraid of admitting you like Lego. I was afraid to talk about it in 5th grade (when it made sense) and I am proud as heck now for getting into Lego. Why? Because during and after college I went through a phase of hosting large get together/ parties (100-200+ people) and at least over 1000 different people in total. No matter who it was, friends, family, acquaintances, or people I was first meeting, NO ONE as of yet has EVER given me nothing but complements on my Lego's. Furthermore, no matter how crazy the events got, 3 different punk rock bands (2 who were on tour), EDM dance parties with my different DJ friends lined up, no matter how chaotic things got....NO ONE ever messed with the Lego's...If anything its peoples admiration for Lego well into adulthood that probably best explains my weird social experiment that I sorta stumbled upon. People admire creativity, and unlike other collectables like dolls or action figures...the thing with Lego is, you have to actually build it. Anyway, I hope this helps!

[@axiawtw]

yeah ive been thinking about abusing the kohls cash system

[@flowdaflava6574]

I want to buy forbidden forest, Umbridges encounter because of the umbridge minifig. Imelda Staunton did such a fantastic job that she became my favorite Harry Potter character. It’s the hate them so much that you love them way of thinking.

[@ForeignBrick]

I’m been a lego fan since I was like 7, my first 2 sets were the Chima Lion Legend beast and a lil Ninjago rebooted, ever since that I’ve been hooked. So around 2015 my dad would go to a another country and he would bring back new sets, so I wouldn’t have a problem saying I liked lego cuz it was not super cheap and I got it kinda early so I was basically a lego brat😂but later it became something I reallyy liked and now I display my sets and idc who sees it cuz it’s incredible to see what masterpieces Lego can make

[@josie2412]

this video is super helpful... Would you consider making one on how to best buy lego minifigure pieces for Hogwarts students? As i find that super hard... to find diverse heads and hairs and where to best find the uniforms and such...

[@gsdbp7893]

Thanks holly! I will dust my batwing every 1st if the month!

[@MoonBoots1980AD]

White is a pain if it gets dusty too! 😱 Picked up the Mystery Machine the other day and it only cost me £50 ish - MiSB too! 🥳 Yes!! Boxes-oh my days! I need to at least collapse them down!

[@reptongeek]

I don't keep boxes but I do keep instructions. This is useful if you for instance accidentally break it apart during the dusting process and need to rebuild it. Speaking of dusting, the one thing that is problematic for me is the paper roof on top of my Carousel

[@BrikFam]

I must be in real danger: I keep even the parts bags inside the boxes and the sticker sheet templates. Then again, I have devised a storage system for them all and am getting away from paper records by building myself an SQL database for each component indexed by set number, so it is not too onerous. I also don’t flatten boxes, opting to put them inside each other to save on volumes. In a half jesting tone, I fully endorse everyone else throwing away the boxes, instructions et al, so they become scarce and a retirement fund for those of us who keep them. Try finding a classic space or pirate ship box these days! Still looking for an airport shuttle manual for under C$100. All in all, an honest and open op-ed piece. - MeisterDad.

[@Duhitzjess17]

When I was younger my brother had pirate of the Caribbean sets and Star Wars sets. Then when I was around 10-12 I was getting lego friends sets and Disney princess sets. Then I think sometime when I was 12 about to go into my next year of school I packed all of my lego up with other things. Then Christmas 2018 I got Harry Potter lego and now I’m obsessed with the Harry Potter lego . I even went to the shops today to get some of the mini figures and I legit went three stores until I found some ahah. I went to Kmart and big w then Myer which had one then a toy store which had heaps Edit - WHY DID I JUST FIND OUT YOU WERE FROM AUSTRALIA.

[@lachlannunn8999]

Dust, the bane of any lego builders existence, also the one thing that the whole lego community can agree on, dust is the worst, also kmart all the way in australia

[@-MadVillainZ-]

Kmart? Haven’t heard that name in a while.

[@lachlannunn8999]

@@-MadVillainZ- it's abundant in Australia

[@ilovelegos2000]

I want to get into the lego hobby but I've been mocked by my parents saying its childish. I got so mad. They dont realize lego has some sets that are for grown ups

[@fozzytheflyingmuppet]

I don't know your age but your parents should be happy you found such a safe hobby. A lot of teens spend their money on stupid stuff. Parents should not mock their children, it's not constructive.

[@ilovelegos2000]

@@fozzytheflyingmuppet I'm actually 23 but I've tried explaining that lego has some adult sets and they dont believe me

[@Luka1180]

That's just their generation. Most of them are like that. They lived with different values. Ignore them.

[@ostrichguy7810]

I still have my box from I think the 2011 falcon set. I need to stop before it is too late

[@etanimates9362]

I wish that the flash season 7 would get an official release date

[@Tabletopsocialclub]

Uh no we do not throw away instructions

[@epicbrixproductions6990]

My mom being a LEGO fan got that Indiana Jones set new off EBay and does not want to open it do you agree or would you open it like I would?

[@HollyOnFilm]

I loved that set a lot, it was a great build and a lot of fun. I would open it personally, but if you don't plan on keeping it I'd keep it sealed as sealed are very hard to come by these days

[@epicbrixproductions6990]

@@HollyOnFilm Okay thanks for the reply also what is your favorite Indiana Jones movie

[@peterlamb5581]

Holly I wonder if you can help me I was wondering when The 2021 Star Wars Helmets are being released in Australia . I am in New Zealand And thought it might be a similar release date . And do you know the 3rd helmet I know their doing Death Vader and scout trooper Look forward to hearing back from you. And keep up the great content. May the force be with you.

[@nokiYT.]

👌❤️❤️

[@carsongroh1037]

You should get the Disney train station

[@notgeorge-3-810]

I wish l new ninjago had set's much earlier l could have probably get stuff like dojo training the titanium dragon jay's dragon from skubound the ninjago movie sets the sog set's and even set's from other themes

[@anthonyschmocker8751]

the "vane" or my existence??? 🤣

[@jeremyemdy7343]

I have had my LEGO buildable bb8 for about a year or 2

[@hypnotoad311]

“The vein of my existence” Huh?

[@TheItalianoAssassino]

Vintage Video Games often also retain their value

[@brickybrit]

Such a good video!!

[@MissZoef]

Nice video! Especially that part about telling others lol. As a 29 y/o woman who likes hp Lego a lot I tend not to tell people. Although a lot of people like Lego.

[@brickuponbrick5201]

Thanks Holly, I am a lockdown Lego lover so this was very helpful 💯

[@xXJacobBuckXx]

I have folders of instructions separated by theme for the sets I have built, but most importantly I pack the sets I have broken down with their instructions.

[@JP.03]

Thank you :)

[@JamesLawner]

I kinda disagree with your statement about designer brands deprecating in value. There are websites out there that sell older designer items that cost about as much or more than brand-new items.

[@justiny7302]

NEVER THROW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS

[@cuppcakkesthongchanger]

Can you make a Rita Skeeter minifigure?

[@That1mandalorian]

Wait when did you start collecting I started in august

[@thehyperactivebrick4683]

Don't Do It Holly Keep all your Boxes and instructions i know from personal experience you will regret it big time!

[@danielyeshe]

Just out of curiosity why do you regret getting rid of them? Because I have lots of boxes now and not much space. I was going to chuck them.

[@iigsamdant7407]

I’ve been subbed since 300

[@alexgermane2211]

I got back into LEGO because of quarantine

[@MrSpqr84]

My sets are dusty!!!!

[@miettaslegolife5889]

Hi I need help where do I buy lego pieces and specific items

[@HollyOnFilm]

Bricklink or LEGO’s Bricks and Pieces service would be your best bet

[@nobo1682]

holly dust

[@purp2846]

lego

[@MeisterderSteine]

👍🏻

[@Zach_7]

Hi love ur vids

[@ahmedsamara3134]

Since the sets retain their value, does that mean you keep them separated from other parts? Or do you keep them built.

[@rat-matt-miniatures8705]

For dusting have you considered canned air? The kind used on computers?

[@kostar-dh4zt]

Tell me about it, I have an entire closet full of instructions! Its much easier to google what i want to build rather then wasting 5 hours looking in the piles

[@toddjalane4192]

Why would you mix all the pieces together that is so silly....

[@ZMunny]

For storage

[@toddjalane4192]

I get that but if you know you're gonna put them back together of course that would make it so much harder.

[@Rand0mN0rwegianGuy]

​@@toddjalane4192 Yep! When I take apart a set that I've built, I literally just put on all the pieces back in a couple of zip-lock bags - and then put all of the bags, plus the instructions, back in the LEGO box - and then put *that* into the bigger cardboard box that I received the set itself in, when I bought it online (usually among a dozen or so other sets that I bought at the same time; packed nicely and comfortably together into one neat little batch of sets) - and then put it right back in the big closet that I use to store all these sets; inside their original packaging, in their respective cardboard boxes where they came from. Lol if that makes sense. It makes it just soooo much easier for me to sort of "track down" the different things that I'm looking for anyway; because then everything I need from that specific set that I want to build - ALL the bags of pieces, and the instructions, safely inside the nicely kept original box - I then know instantly where is, when looking in at the closet of boxes (even despite having a lot of sets!), because, in a way, they're still *mostly* sorted by the cardboard boxes where they came from (by that I mean, if I bought them in one specific cardboard box, then they'll most likely still be there in that one later, *not* moved to somewhere else), which means I´ll then ALWAYS know where the sets are at all times; because I *always* remember the different sets that I bought, within the individual bigger cardboard boxes, so it's then very easy to check and just know where they all are for me at any time. Again, hopefully that made a lick of sense lmao, my bad if it's poorly explained.