How can you tell how old a LEGO set is?

Your best shot is to identify an individual piece and look it up on Peeron, BrickLink or BrickSet. Since these all carry set inventories, you’ll be able to find lists of sets in which the parts can be found. Try to start with more unique parts, chances are they are in a few models only.

Is Brickset owned by LEGO?

Brickset does not sell LEGO. It acts as an affiliate of LEGO, eBay and Amazon. All purchases are made directly with these companies.

When did LEGO’s first come out?

At any time people are creating with LEGO in every corner of the world. Introduced in the United States in 1962, the first LEGO came in loose sets of bricks. LEGO has come a long way over the past almost 80 years, from a small carpenter’s workshop to the world’s fourth-largest manufacturer of toys.

Is there a Brickset app?

If you’re an Android phone or tablet user, you’ll be interested to take a look at LEGO Collector, which is a “unique application to browse and mange your entire LEGO collection including sets and all minifigure series.”

Are old Legos valuable?

Rare Legos in mint condition become valuable collectors’ items and command top dollar. A brand-new, sealed Lego set can be worth up to 10 times as much as one that has been opened. Just remember, values can fluctuate pretty fast in the Lego market. Prices that once were way up might go down.

Why did LEGO fail in 2004?

They Got to Really Know Their Audience. One reason that Lego nearly went bankrupt was because they lost sight of who their target audience was. They made unfounded assumptions, hastily innovating and creating without really researching beforehand to find out if that was what their audience actually wanted.

How old is the Lego brick?

Our products have undergone extensive development over the years – but the foundation remains the traditional LEGO brick. The brick in its present form was launched in 1958. The interlocking principle with its tubes makes it unique and offers unlimited building possibilities.

How do you keep track of Lego sets?

BrickSearch. BrickSearch is the fastest and easiest way to find any LEGO set ever made! You can view photos of sets, piece counts, minifigures and building instructions. You can add sets to your collection, and keep a list of your favorites too!

Is there an app to identify Lego pieces?

Brickit is a new AR app that will scan your old pile of Lego and tell you what you can build. Many of us have a collection of Lego gathering dust in a cupboard somewhere, begging to be transformed into something amazing. Using Brickit, you can now fulfill its wish.