There are days in LEGO collecting you’ll always remember. Today was one of those days. It began the same as any other, but then a text from a familiar seller, the very same one who, back in August, entrusted us with their Sanctum Sanctorum, Destiny’s Bounty, and Loop Roller Coaster (that story is here).
But this time, the message wasn’t about three sets. It was about everything, their entire collection.
The Offer
The seller had reached the point where they wanted to sell me their entire collection – to feature it in the museum. No piecemeal sales, no haggling. Just: take it all, and display it in the Forge so that others can appreciate these LEGO set. And so, in one deal, Redmond’s Forge took delivery of one of the largest and most valuable private LEGO collections we’ve ever encountered.
By the Numbers
After parsing through the inventory, back in August I wanted the 13 LEGO Modular Buildings that was in the collection for the Forge, and planned to buy them in October, however this time the chance was to purchase all of them, immediately, today if possible. This was the same seller that was interested in doing a consignment deal, but now it was a no-brains decision to accept this offer to purchase these set at a great price. Here’s what we ended up with:
- 📦 129 sets in total
- 💶 €7,966 in listed Bricklink value (note, not what we paid).
- 🧱 115,371 LEGO pieces
- 💶 Average set price: ~€62
- 🧱 Average piece count per set: ~894
This wasn’t just a big haul, it was the biggest haul in Forge history.
The modulars I was interested in were these ones:
| Set Number | Set Name | Price (€) | Pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10326 | Natural History Museum | €220 | 4014 |
| 10255 | Assembly Square | €170 | 4002 |
| 10297 | Boutique Hotel | €150 | 3066 |
| 10278 | Police Station | €170 | 2923 |
| 10312 | Jazz Club | €175 | 2899 |
| 10264 | Corner Garage | €165 | 2569 |
| 10270 | Bookshop | €140 | 2504 |
| 10260 | Downtown Diner | €185 | 2480 |
| 10243 | Parisian Restaurant | €190 | 2469 |
| 10251 | Brick Bank | €330 | 2380 |
| 10218 | Pet Shop | €190 | 2312 |
| 10246 | Detective’s Office | €250 | 2262 |
| 10232 | Palace Cinema | €200 | 1354 |
Totals for the Modular Buildings:
- 🏛️ Number of Modular sets listed: 13
- 💶 Total asking price: €2,540
- 🧱 Total pieces across Modulars: 34,154
- 💶 Average price per set: ~€195
- 🧱 Average piece count per set: ~2,627
But this offer was for all, and we accepted.
The Headliners
Among the 129 sets, there are some true legends:
- Ninjago City Quadrilogy – Ninjago City (70620), City Docks (70657), and City Gardens (71741), topped off with the new Ninjago City Markets (71799).
- Modular Buildings – Thirteen of them, from Pet Shop and Brick Bank through to Natural History Museum and Jazz Club. These alone accounted for €2,540 of the collection – and what I felt Redmond’s Forge needed from this collection back in August, except now we were getting all for a much better price.
- Technic Beasts – Bucket Wheel Excavator (two copies!), Motorized Bulldozer, Volvo EW160E, and more.
- Star Wars Icons – Multiple X-Wings, Resistance ships, a Millennium Falcon, and microfighters to match.
- Hidden Side Collection – Nearly every set from the short-lived theme, including Haunted High School, Ghost Train Express, and Graveyard Mystery.
- Creator Fairground Classics – Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Pirate Roller Coaster, and even multiple Fairground Carousels.
Why This Matters
This isn’t just about volume. This collection adds breadth and depth to Redmond’s Forge in ways we couldn’t replicate with years of piecemeal pickups:
- The Modular Buildings will line an entire museum street.
- The Technic machines showcase engineering on a massive scale.
- The Hidden Side sets preserve a quirky and now-retired theme for future fans to rediscover.
- The Star Wars ships ensure our galaxy far, far away is well represented.
It’s the kind of haul that instantly transforms a collection from impressive to museum-ready.
The Emotional Side
Standing in front of these boxes stacked floor to ceiling, there’s a sense of awe. Every one of these sets tells a story — of LEGO’s evolution, of fan favourites, of the creative highs of different themes.
For the seller, this was about clearing space and moving on. For us, it was about securing a piece of LEGO history for the Forge.
Why It Was Worth Every Cent
Yes, this was the single priciest deal we’ve made so far at Redmond’s Forge. But here’s why it was worth it:
- Condition – The sets were immaculate, cared for, and complete. No chasing lost bricks or cobbling together replacements.
- Selection – These aren’t just filler sets; these are headline attractions for the museum. Visitors will know these builds, and kids will marvel at them.
- Continuity – This is now the second chapter with the same seller, building a relationship that’s as valuable as the LEGO itself.
When you’re building a museum, some hauls are about quantity, but others, like today, are about sheer quality.
What’s Next
Over the coming weeks, we’ll:
- Catalogue and photograph the collection properly.
- Begin building key sets for display, starting with the Modulars and Ninjago City.
- Share reviews of the most iconic builds here on Redmond’s Forge.
Yes, this was the most expensive haul we’ve ever made. But with over a hundred sets, dozens of themes, and thousands of stories waiting to be told, there’s only one conclusion:
Boy, was it worth it.
