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8 Lego Sets That Are More Valuable Than Gold

So if you're one of the lucky few whose parents didn't throw away all the toys from your childhood, then there's a high chance that you may be sitting on some valuable commodities.

We've previously listed some of the most valuable Beanie Babies and Polly Pocket toys you can sell for ridiculous amounts of money. Now, let's talk about LEGO.

Old and rare LEGO sets are rising in price and sets are selling for thousands of dollars on auction sites like eBay. According to an analysis by Telegraph, mint condition Lego sets are better investments than shares or gold because you'll be able to secure a better return over the years.

So you were an avid fan of the building blocks, start digging through the boxes in your parents's attic or basement because you could be sitting on a fortune!

1. Hypno Cruiser (1996) - $179

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2.  Jeep 330 (1968) - $1,049

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3. LEGO Truck (1996) - $1,100

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4. Samsonite Corp Beginner's Set (1964) - $1,400

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5. Town Square Castle Scene (1980) - $3,600

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6. Star Wars Cloud City (2003) - $3,600

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7. Imperial Star Destroyer (2002) - $3,800

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8. Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon (2007) - $4,000

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