LEGO is no doubt one of the most recognizable toy brands. Since 1958, LEGO has captivated the imagination and creativity of the young and old alike.
Throughout the years, LEGO has continued its innovative ways to keep its toys interesting and relevant. As a result, you’ll find various LEGO sets with different designs, sizes, and themes. After more than 70 years of innovation, LEGO has released countless numbers of sets.
In this post, you’ll tour 8 of the rarest LEGO sets that will surely leave you impressed, mind-blown, and informed!
8. Taj Mahal
Number of pieces: 5,922
Year of release: 2008
Price: up to $1,000
Image source: Lego.com
The Taj Mahal LEGO is truly a legendary LEGO set because of how it is beautifully and masterfully created. Released in 2008, it was discontinued in 2010.
However, LEGO resumed the production of the Taj Mahal LEGO in November 2017. The original Taj Mahal LEGO set is really rare today, with just a few complete sets existing.
The level of accuracy and detail in the design makes this LEGO set stand out. This set has a beautiful white marble façade, similar to the Taj Mahal. The building’s four sides are decorated with intricate patterns and carvings.
A decorative finial is placed on the dome of the central tower. The set includes a variety of mini-figures, including a princess and prince, two guards, and an elephant.
7. Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon
Number of pieces: 5,195
Year of release: 2007
Price: $1,100 to $2,500
Image source: Brickset
The Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon is one of the rarest LEGO sets in the world today. When it was released, there were about 15,000 units produced. That might sound like a lot and won’t be qualified as rare, but the production number is significantly lower than the usual ones.
So, what is so special about the Millenium Falcon? For one, if you are a LEGO and Star Wars fan, this is certainly a collector’s item for you. Aside from that, the Millennium Falcon is the largest LEGO set ever created for more than 20 years.
Of course, it’s not just about the size but also how LEGO meticulously created it. You’ll see great accuracy, detail, and creativity in completing this one.
Did you know?
The Millenium Falcon has a display card, which gives you all the ship’s specifications. What’s more, the quad-laser turrets located on the top and bottom part of the ship can rotate while its boarding ramp can elevate.
6. TMNT Antonio’s Pizza-Rama
Number of pieces: 795
Year of release: 2012
Price: up to $4,000
Image source: Fandom
You might have a house, town, or vehicle in mind when thinking of rare LEGO sets. However, this one has to do with pizzas!
As you look at TMNT Antonio’s Pizza-Rama, you’ll see it is completely about pizza. It even has its own triangular box to mimic real food.
The TMNT Pizza is part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles promotion during the New York Comic Con 2012. The said set is rare because you don’t see it in the open market anymore. The last pizza LOGO set people have seen online was on eBay, and it was listed for $4,000.
5. H.C. Andersen’s Clumsy Hans
Number of pieces: 714
Year of release: 2015
Price: up to $7,500
Image source: MyBricks
H.C. Andersen’s Clumsy Hans is one of those rare LEGO sets that never made it to the store outlets. According to some sources, about 80 of these were in existence by the time it was released.
LEGO gave the H.C. Andersen’s Clumsy Hans LEGO set to the participants of the Inside Tour 2015. Later that year, additional copies were made and given to the LEGOLAND Florida Ambassador pass holders.
Did you know?
The LEGO set was based on the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, Clumsy Hans. The story is about Hans, a clumsy boy who can’t seem to do his job right. However, he worked hard and eventually earned the respect of the people around him.
4. Airport Shuttle LEGO
Number of pieces: 767
Year of release: 1990
Price: up to $4,000
Image source: BrickSet
The Airport Shuttle LEGO Set with a set number of 6399 quickly became rare because of the reduced production. The Airport Shuttle set has different parts. One is the monorail tracks, which were produced outside LEGO’s production line. The company that produced the monorail tracks went out of business. With no other company to create the tracks, the production of the Airport Shuttle LEGO set was cut off earlier than it should have been.
The Airport Shuttle LEGO Set kit includes two ground-level waiting stations with seating, a phone booth, lock boxes, and street lamps. There are nine mini-figures added inside the box.
Did you know?
The Airport Shuttle is a battery-powered railcar that runs on a looping track. It was released in 1990 as part of the Town Airport Series. Each car features a separate compartment just for the driver.
3. LEGO Moulding Machine
Number of pieces: 407
Year of release: 2010
Price: up to $8,600
Image source: Work and Money
The LEGO Moulding Machine can easily be the rarest LEGO set in the world because only a handful exists today. The LEGO set replicates how Legos are made in the factory. In this set, you’ll find what the plastic injection molding machine looks like.
In June 2020, a copy of the Logo Moulding Machine sold for $10,000 on eBay. The copy has the signature of Melody Louise, one of the best designers of LEGO.
The LEGO Moulding Machine is rare because only 68 copies were made and were given to attendees who joined the LEGO Inside Tour in May 2011.
This LEGO item is among the rarest LEGO sets and almost never goes on sale. In one forum, a person who owned one of these sets said that they regretted opening the Molding Machine set. They would not have done so if they knew how much it would cost today.
Did you know?
The LEGO 40502 is a copy of the brick molding machine found in the LEGO House’s central hall. It is one of the most important machines in the manufacturing process.
2. Piper Airplane
Number of pieces: 795
Year of release: June 2012
Price: up to $5,500
Image source: BrickLink
Some of the rarest LEGO sets were given during the LEGO Inside Tour. So, it’s unsurprising that the Piper Airplane, with a set number of 4000012, is considered a rare set. LEGO only gave 53 copies of the Piper Airplane, which was never widely available.
Did you know?
LEGO designed the Piper Airplane LEGO set based on the first airplane the LEGO group purchased in 1962.
1. Ole Kirk’s House
Number of pieces: 910
Year of release: 2009
Price: up to $7,200
Image source: Brickfanatics
The original Ole Kirk’s House LEGO set is the rarest LEGO set ever because only 32 copies were made. This house LEGO was first released in 2009 during the LEGO Inside Tour. The set wasn’t for sale through regular retail stores. Instead, they are given as gifts to various people.
The LEGO Inside Tour is among the most prestigious, most-awaited, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences for many people. It’s when people are offered the chance to tour the LEGO factory. You’ll also visit the real-life home of Ole Kirk, which inspired this LEGO set.
Did you know?
The Ole Kirk’s house is the LEGO version of the house of its founder Ole Kirk Christiansen. This LEGO set was re-released in 2012, but this time, it only contained fewer pieces.
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