Why are Legos so expensive?

High-Quality Material. LEGO is made from thermoplastic, which is known for its strength and durability. The specific plastic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, is a petroleum product. It means the raw material pricing is related to the price increase or decrease of crude oil.

How many pieces are in a Lego roller coaster?

4124 Pieces
LEGO Creator Expert Roller Coaster 10261 Building Kit (4124 Pieces)

How long does it take to build the Lego roller coaster?

LEGO Creator Expert Roller Coaster – How fun is the build? The build is epic. Set aside around 12 hours.

What is the rarest LEGO set?

#10179 LEGO Ultimate Collector’s Series Millennium Falcon Despite the galactic inflation, a first edition Millennium Falcon is one of the most — if not the most —valuable LEGO set ever produced. “We’ve sold these sets for prices ranging from $3,400 to $5,700,” Ijken says.

Is the Lego roller coaster retired?

According to Brick Fanatics’ sources, both 10261 Roller Coaster and 10264 Corner Garage will leave shelves by December 31, which really means they could vanish from LEGO.com at any point between now and the end of the year.

When did the Lego roller coaster come out?

May 16th 2018
About the set #10261 Roller Coaster is a monster of a set, with 4123 parts. It costs $379.99 (329.99€, £299.99), pricing it at 9.2 cents per part. It was release May 16th 2018 to VIP Members, with widespread availability on June 1, 2018.

Does the Lego roller coaster come with a motor?

The LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox is a versatile system that combines traditional LEGO bricks with an advanced programmable system, which includes a LEGO Move Hub, Interactive Motor and a Colour & Distance Sensor.

Is it possible to be missing a LEGO piece?

Don’t worry though, we can send you the parts you need! Please click “Missing Bricks” on the Bricks & Pieces section of our Customer Service site to order the part you need to finish your set.