This one Lego brick is worth a fortune. It was never officially released.
There are Lego sets that collectors will pay a fortune for. But imagine a single brick that could be worth up to $15,000... We're serious! This is a special "brick" that Lego gave to employees with exceptionally long service.
Lego bricks offer not only hours of fun, but also… a significant expense. Even the coolest sets in the store require a bit of cash, a prime example of which is the new Star Wars "Death Star." This set will set you back 4,299 złoty…
But collectors know that the devil is in the details. Auctions offer a wealth of money on old sets , their instructions , and, above all, unique minifigures . There's also a certain brick—yes, a single brick! —that could net you a substantial cash infusion. And yet... there's a slim chance you have it in your collection.
At auctions, you can earn money on old Lego sets, their instructions, and above all, on unique minifigures. Photo: peyotex desing / UnsplashIt's a time-honored tradition for companies to reward employees with the longest tenure. Lego is no exception. Between 1979 and 1981, employees with 25 years of service received a special reward from the company instead of a bonus. It was a 2x4 brick made of 14-karat gold , engraved with the name of the employee who received the award.
A nice gesture, right? Lego discontinued this in the 1980s, which only increased the collectible value of these prize bricks. Imagine this: They're gold , not many were made , and, what's more , they never went on sale officially . For Lego fans, they're absolutely legendary and worth spending… really big bucks on.
Between 1979 and 1981, employees with 25 years of experience at Lego received a 2x4 brick made of 14-karat gold. Photo: Press materials / CatawikiFrom time to time, gold bricks appear at auctions and usually cause a sensation. If you're desperate to add this unique rarity to your collection, now's your chance.
A German seller has just put one of these blocks up for sale on the Catawiki auction site.
The auctioned item was given to an employee of a company in northern Germany . According to the description, it is in very good condition and comes with its original blue velvet- lined packaging.
The seller emphasizes that the exact number of golden bricks ordered by Lego between 1979 and 1981 is unknown, but it is believed that no more than 25 pieces were produced.
The exact number of golden bricks ordered by Lego between 1979 and 1981 is unknown. Photo: Press materials / CatawikiThere are still a few days left until the end of the auction, but the organizers estimate that the final amount could be as much as $22,000, or over PLN 80,000.
