Absolutely you can. This is not necessarily just a LEGO problem but a human problem. The problem with things and collecting them is the tendency for most of us to never be satisfied with what we have. And the reason we are never satisfied is that in the end, the things we possess don’t lead to lasting happiness. Having hobbies definitely has its place and is not wrong. But any hobby can soon become like that saying about boat owners “The two happiest days are when you buy a boat and when you get rid of the boat.” Challenge is finding joy in what you have and that’s where bring creative (the true intent with LEGO) can more so lead to happiness than simply stockpiling LEGO. I think I qualify as an expert on that opinion
I completely understand this, frankly. Lego brings out so much good stuff that it would be impossible to have enough space to store it all. Can’t relate to not building them, though! I build as soon as I get them home.
@@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews Then buy used sets so you don't have to open your sealed sets. As for owning too much Lego Jake, you really need to put it into perspective i.e why you bought those sets. You gave a good example with your collection of Minifigs, I think it's very cool to try and get all of the sets of Minifigs that you want to have in your collection based on themes that you like but not so cool when you buy Lego sets (that are outside of your liked themes simply for the sake of it because it was a bargain - that's when it becomes a false purchase, the lack of self control over your wallet.
Scratchmataz ones from years ago or exclusive ones in expensive sets or very limited ones like comic con ones cost a lot. Your every day figure will only score a few bucks if your lucky
Everything you discussed is exactly the way I feel. I have also fallen into the trap of buying almost any set if it gets cheap enough and the result has been a never ending backlog. I too am running out of space and even discussed severely limiting my purchases to just the sets I love to save myself in the future.
I've really been struggling with this myself. It's not only Lego, I also build model kits and collect props, costumes and other TV/movie memorabilia. It's getting very difficult to make space and display these things properly. Especially the large items. I've really had to cut back on what I buy or aquire. The first thing I think of now is, "But where am I going to put it?". It's made me extremely picky on what I get now.
I quickly start to resent my lego sets after they’ve been on display for a few weeks so have cut back and now just collect the trains. Easy to put away in a box when not using them but great fun when I’m in the mood!
looks like you need to get yourself a kid who can build them all FOR you that way you can keep buying sets, AND you don't have to put them together at all, it's a win-win :)
As a Lego fan, I cannot bring myself to say one can have too much Lego. However, having amassed 50,000 pieces, I am now at a place where I can happily create my own projects and just top up now and again.
I'm a 43 year old Lego fan/collector with a 3 year old son. Your question really hits home. I do have the space, but not the time. He loves putting the sets together with me. I don't have time for mocs which is why I started collecting. Anyway, I get Lego for my birthday and Christmas and now so does he. Long story, longer, build the camper van, it is excellent. I like your show.
what i do is build the sets i get, display it for a bit, depending on space, then break it up and keep the bricks with the rest of my lego in a builders concrete tub (currently have two big ones.)
I am 23. I was getting LEGO every now and then since I was 4! I recently got out of my dark age that lasted about 6 years with one small lego dimensions set. So naturally, 17 years of collecting left me with loads of LEGO in my room. The difference between LEGO and other toy brands, is that no matter what, you never get rid of it. My mom threw away some of my old toys that were broken, and given away what had a some value to charity. But my LEGO is so special to me and I still have every single brick from when I was little. And that is exactly why you should mind what sets you buy - if you get attached to them too much to give them away, they will eventually take up a lot of space that you will never free up. You should buy only the sets that you think that will appeal to you as long as you own them. Sets that have some meaning to you, not sets that are "on sale", or "look nice", because one day you will forget about them. But if you buy a set that really makes you happy for the imagination and creativity (and story) behind it, it will always make you happy to look at it! So you can own too much LEGO, unless you really hold dear every single piece. (Its kind of like love. There are pretty girls out there, but there is only one that you truly love for everything she is)
I’m getting back into LEGO I used to have 15 gallon tote full of legos when I was little and it got sold that was nearly 8 years ago and I’m wondering if buying a bunch of peoples bulk brick collections for cheap would be a good way of getting back into the hobby and starting my collection up again
The Camper Van also has the problem that the bags aren't numbered so you have to open every bag and seperate every piece before you can build. Makes that not having space problem a little more real.
@@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews Came as a bit of a shock to me as well. Having to lay out 1300 pieces on a not very large table and then having to bag them up so your cat doesn't chew on them didn't make for the greatest building experienc. Apparently it was made before they began numbering the bags
They did the same thing with the 42068 Airport Rescue thing. It's incredibly frustrating. I should have sorted all the parts by color at the outset, but I didn't. I'm halfway thru the build, and am now going to sort them. There've been some single steps that took 15 minutes to complete because of searching for parts. I bought it so my daughter and I could build it together, but it's 99% searching for parts, so she lost interest. I'm finishing it myself now :(
Once you start building MOCs, sets become rather tedious and limited as a build experience I’ve discovered. I do like building some classic 80s/90s sets for nostalgia value, but wouldn’t display them - dismantle and add to the collection. However, I do have a massive unsorted pile of bricklink orders and half disassembled MOCs that haven’t made it back into the sorted drawers... and space is still a huge issue... so yes it’s possible to have too much if it is overwhelming your space and you are buying compulsively without actually putting it to use...
'I' do not have too much Lego, but I've started throttling back on the pieces I give my daughter. I hit a point where she had quite enough to play with happily and anything more will start to overwhelm her. So it's down to introducing special pieces as nice touches / enhancements on vehicles and buildings she has, and only 1 new mini-figure every few weeks.
@@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews i understand very well, also i know that not everyone is a big star wars fan which is also fine, i was just joking around xdd
Yeah definitely not a problem exclusive to lego, this problem of having too much can apply to anything. In many ways you could say its an addiction to lego. Just like someone can get addicted to gambling or video games. Also if you dont have enough space then hold off on buying more lego for a while and spend more money into storage or a bigger living space
As a dude that like collecting some sets and many minifigures, I need to deal with space problem. What I've started doing is a proper sorting system and selling sets I don't need anymore.
I've 40 50-litre boxes full of Lego in my loft. Happy to sell the lot. A nuisance having to keep climbing up there as it's either too cold or too hot. Have hardly any room to display it fully built. Last year I realised I've sufficient bricks to build any set I liked provided I had access to the PDF manuals, albeit not necessarily in the desired colours. It certainly made me think ten times before buying any more thank goodness. Still very much in debt from past purchases.
I agree that it is possible to have too much lego. I have accumulated quite a few legos from getting lots for birthdays and holidays, having my brothers and cousins collections passed down to me, and just generally being obsessed with legos for most of my life. However, since I have so many that i rarely use (because they take up so much space and take forever to put away) this Christmas i have asked for no legos. My family and friends can get me *anything*, (i did ask for other things though, and recieved them) as long as it is *not legos*. And i was actually really happy with everything i got!
I can relate to the sense of "I have to buy it"! Whatever it is LEGO is doing, it's brilliant! They are creating a sense of "need" where there - in reality - is none. Of course, it's probably related to a wider consumer-tendency in western society overall - so there is that. But, I can relate. I think you can have too much LEGO like you can have too much of anything. The line, I think, goes between getting something because you want it and getting something because you need it. If the "want" for LEGO has shifted to a "need" for LEGO, you are probably getting it for the wrong reason I think. Personally, I try to only get the stuff I'm really interested in which is why I pass up some very good deals once in a while. Here in Denmark, the stores will regularly have 20-35% discounts on LEGO sets. I could have gotten most of the ninjago sets - including the ship and docks at 20-35% off. But I didn't - it doesn't interest me. And, I think that's the key to talking about having too much LEGO. If you buy something because you think it's cool and you want it, it's probably okay. If you are getting LEGO sets just because it's a good deal, you've probably got more than enough. Hope that makes sense :-D
I have too much not going to lie, I constantly run out of space and I have to repeatedly improvise. Money isn’t too much of a problem at this moment in time but I can’t continue spending as much as I do now. LEGO makes too many good products. In the end though, it doesn’t even matter how much earthly positions we obtain during our lifetime but it is fun to enjoy them :)
Hey Jake, here is how I dealt with it over the last 30years. I assemble them rather quickly, display them for a while and then disassemble them carefully. The big thing with Lego is that you can build what you want. You don't have to keep them all dusty on a desk. A box sealed in the closet can take Sooooo many sets
It's called a backlog. It seems fairly normal these days for Lego enthusiasts to acquire such a thing. The important part is you enjoy building with Lego and it's nice to have some on the shelve, either for display purposes or ready to build. Of course one does need some actual space to exercise this part of the hobby. Cheers!
I found my last big Star Wars set boring to build. I only really enjoyed building the Creator Vehicles like the Mini and VW Camper so I limit my purchases now to vehicles.
same problem here! I think we can put first to 'wish list' before deciding to buy new ones. after some time, maybe we lose interest in those sets anymore.. :) but then a new problem arises, when we want to buy it, it becomes out of stock , or the price becomes 'out of mind'....like my experience with Grand Carousel....
I've got this problem with Warhammer, so much boxes are waiting to be built and paint.. But for Lego for be it's different because I don't build the models, I buy for the pieces and make MOCs and lego puzzle boxes. BTW I will soon start to put videos on my channel.
Well, if you are just collector, you can easily have too much lego. But - did you tried disassembly some sets to pieces, sort it and use for your own creations? Even in this case you can hit the.limits of your storage, but it take.much more time:) It is absolutely up to you, how you play with LEGO - there is no wrong way:)
As someone who primarily collects loose LEGO parts to create my own MOCs, I definitely think twice before buying any more LEGO. Aside from not having sufficient display and storage space, I have accumulated a couple sets which I haven't quite had the time to build. I do know that if these things weren't an issue, I would practically be drowning in bricks, as I love LEGO more than a lot of other things. I believe I have yet to explore some of the endless possibilities within my own collection and I will do that before I acquire any more LEGO (aside from the occasional Bricklink order or absolute bargain!!!).
I have to restrict myself. I know I don’t have space for everything I think looks cool so I restricted myself to just modular buildings and only the ones designed by Jamie Berard. Now I have a bit more space I’ll get the other modulars. There are a lot of sets I really like but I’ve just become accustomed to appreciating it without actually having to own it.
Buyling lego is always awesome I sometimes wonder if I have too much and then I realise there's a tonne of star wars sets I don't have and must have so I just buy more and it's awesome! However I will never understand sealed collections I just can't do it I just need to open them and build them as soon as I can.
hi jake i go in to london alot picking up old A/V gear i just can't tell the sells of lego are down in the day time i know and i have seen the number of lookers are up in the day time like a break times i don't see alot carry the lego bags in the week days i do at the weekends finding space for the lego is now a thing like me when i buy gear i have to think where do i put it when i have fixed it the same with lego parts don't take room up it's the set boxes and if you are a reseller space is a thing where to put them thing is betacam decks are tanks so it's not a thing they just go up and and up side by side you can't do this with lego sets
If space is a problem, buy LEGO Worlds: www.lego.com/en-us/themes/worlds store.steampowered.com/app/332310/LEGO_Worlds/ It practically has infinite space, it's not absolutely infinite since more things in-game require more computer working memory and storage space but from a practical standpoint, it's inexhaustible.
You can definitely have to much Lego! I hit that point and kept going! I felt like a hoarder. RUclips also puts fuel on the fire by showing you every new set in all of its glory. I’v been slowly thinning down my collection and have all but stopped buying new sets.
I agree, I’m having a break from buying lego. My loft is full of sets that I purchased during sales and I’ve never got round to building. I’m avoiding eBay as that’s where I find old retro sets at a good price and don’t want to miss out on a ‘bargain’. I tell myself that it’s only a bargain if you wanted the set in the first place.
It definitely varies from person to person. Some people feel a very strong need to complete the series of a theme that interests them while others can dabble by buying a few sets here and there and be happy. I am not buying right now, but I know those post Christmas sales will be very difficult to ignore and Benny's Space Squad is coming out on December 26, so...
i personally hated building the VW all the part bags aren't numbered and i had 1334 bricks all spread out on my desk and it was a pain sitting there for a couple minutes just to find a single brick, and the digital instructions color was off, the finished model is good though
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Most of this is getting a little close to home.But,having shifted most of the family ‘additions’ out of the house,I have the room for storage.I think the best solution is to specialise.I go for architecture and transport.Also,after building your creations,there’s a guaranteed market for the excess.
The problem isn't the Lego. It's the space and time. I feel I can never have too many lego, just that there are other things that need space in my home - like beds, tables, other furniture, family members and such.
It depends on person to person. It can depend on time, meaning as long as you can set a little time to completing a set, of course putting the most important things first, then time is not a problem. But you also have to consider space. Do you have a whole room to put your sets or do you have closet space mostly full of clothes? Another thing to consider is money. If you or your parents have a lot of extra money from allowance or a job, and you see a set you like then you could get it. But if you're have a small amount of money, then it is suggested you put it towards something else. Another point to consider is your position as a lego customer. Are you a collector or a mocist? I myself believe I don't have enough lego, since I'm a mocist, I have a lot of saved up money, I have enough space, but time is a bit dependable
I have sort-of decided to limit my Lego collecting to avoiding any licensed or branded material (e.g. Star Wars, Speed Champions, etc.) and stick to sets with "yellow-faced" minifigs in them. I've made a small exception with the Lego Movie sets though... I'm not sure one can have too much Lego, but one can have too much of the wrong Lego...
I think buying Lego for the sake of having Lego models destroys the concept of "I create". I think it starts being too much when you sit down to build something (freestyle, not from the instructions) and you're not restricted by the pieces you have, that you just have a perfect piece for everything you can imagine. When you're restricted it forces you to be creative, and that's what I think the perfect amount of Lego is. Then again I'm no collector, I value Lego as a medium of creation, so even though I have some 100 minifigs I don't care much about displaying them.
I agree, however, I have compensated by switching to MOC builds...especially, a lego train set. It involves two areas of theme...1) buying parts to construct my original builds and 2) the idea that the layout will really never be finished only ever evolving. This ensures that I can resist some of the issues you mention. There is also the issue of space you pointed out. If I had continued buying set after set, I would be neck-deep in sets. With the layout, and can even customize it for holidays, work and rework ideas...even add some Lego builds like the modulars.
I just play with 3 series, city, creator and classic. Cheapest one most but the most enjoyable moment is when I am playing with my niece. We just keep building and destroying and having tons of fun for hours. Althought I know that it would come to an end when she grows up, I would just enjoy this time until I cannot play with her any more
Well, in theory the intended use of lego is to play with it and not to collect it. I am mostly into Lego Technic. When a new set is released I have to realize that I can build the same set with my current lego pieces that I already have. Even if some vital piece is missing then I can order them on bricklink. (Which is way cheaper than buying the whole set for the sake of a few pieces)
I also think the same way. I have my own sets which I haven't touched yet at all because I worry about space or where you put it up. I even ended up dettaching the pieces those I've already built out so as to have them stored properly. Yet when I see a set offered way too low I am always tempted to buy it. I really envy those who have a designated place to put up all of their sets. 😔
When i have boxes of unsorted parts and seemingly endless supplies of generic parts. Certain specialty pieces that seed for an entire build. Trying to take a break from buying to catch up on your build roster makes a lot of sense. Especially if it is bothering you. I want to see more custom creations as you seem to stay very in line with sets and figures
I’ve been on the same boat lately. I’m currently a student, but last summer was my first time working full time, so I have a lot of disposable income even after my budget for university. There are currently so many lego sets I want to buy, including the x-wing, the quidditch set, battle packs, etc. The problem is I am currently out of space, and while I can simply take apart sets I currently have on display, it just doesn’t feel right since all the sets I currently have on display I got in the last year, which for me is very recent. I still have a little bit of space for some small sets, I definitely don’t have enough room for the big anticipated star wars line coming out next year for the 20th anniversary.
I saw a video a while ago (I think it was from 'Beyond the Brick' and one part of a series where they visited AFOLs at their homes) with a guy who had SO MUCH Lego ... his whole house was filled with it. Literally... there was Lego everywhere. He was buying bricks in large quantities and didn't even have the time to sort them anymore. And then he showed his building table in his cellar ... that was the tiniest table I'v ever seen and it wasn't used. That guy wasn't buying bricks because he wanted to build with them ... he was addicted buying Lego - and never satisfied no matter how much he bought. So yeah, you definitely can have too much Lego and in my oppinion, many AFOLs have such addiction problems, whether it be 'having to buy if it's a special offer' or 'can't get enough bricks'.
My wife agrees with your opinion. I can’t help myself if I see a Lego set I want on sale. I compromise by just getting the smaller sets since we really do not have the space to display the built models.
I have to much Lego. I am almost out of space to store all the sets I buy and I don't have the time and space to build all my sets. I just started to build 4956 which I got from my girlfriend three years ago and last month I have built the brickbank which was sitting in my basement for two years. I have a Super Star Destroyer in the package like Lego send it to me a few years ago and now I think selling it would make more sense then building it. And all the technic stuff... 8043, 42009, 42030...
I would recommend building all the lego you own before buying more if you feel you have too much. Then once you have all built you can decide what you liked the most and plan future purchases accordingly. Maybe you should take up moc building. There are some great Star War sets that I want to build mocs, take a look at youtube mocs to get some ideas. That should peek your interests into getting more sets I think. :D
I pick only certain themes that interest me the most, and then pick only the sets I like the most. I try to avoid the big sets unless I absolutely love them. I tend to buy the smaller sets of themes I like the most usually. I never buy a set if I will just resell it. I only buy sets I plan to keep. The minifigures are nice, but it is the set I focus on when I buy lego.
I have enough LEGO as well. Half of my room is occupied by my collection (mostly Star Wars) and I am satisfied with it. I have everything I really wanted, missing only maybe an X-wing and a Millenium Falcon. I'm a big fan of Disney Star Wars, so these sets aren't interesting for me. Harry Potter is another thing, but I have a Hogwarts set and a Burrow set and that setup looks nice enough. It does help that I've moved to anime and action figures, and now I only collect those. They don't require assembly (timesave) and take up less space than a big lego set like an AT-TE Walker (space save).
Thanks for the comments. I’m in the same situation. There are sets in my closet from two or three years ago. I’ve had to come to terms with either building or selling, the majority of the time doing the latter. Storage space and time are the big factors that play into this. But, I’m still buying! It’s often difficult not to buy when vendors offer such great deals (especially 40% and 50% off). These sales used to be rare, but now that the market is saturated the stores have no other choice but to heavily discount the sets just to move them. Sorry to get off topic, but I think LEGO will regret what they’ve done in this respect.
@@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews this might help maybe put your lego that you don't want maybe In your attic or in a box and the ones you want where they still are and some small sets maybe keep them in there boxes hope that helps 😊
I definitely also think that I myself have too much too much Lego at times. My collection is sort of large in more general fan of Lego terms, (127 sets I am not flexing), but recently as I look around my room most of my shelving has Lego on it with some space still but then I have another tub of it in the garage in storage and I have been considering just giving up on it and selling some of it and essentially going into my dark age. I have the space and money but losing enthusiasm in collecting and building Lego from an identity crisis. If you are wondering I am 17
There is no such thing as enough LEGO. After way home from work I did aee a discount in market. What do you think I did? I bought a few sets with no hesitation the price was good enoug but yes space may be a problem :D
Yes I to agree with you that you can have to much LEGO. It all depends providing if you got the space for it or not, I think that's where the problem lies as you said you've run out of space so I can see where you're coming. I've got a lot of Lego sets that I don't display because it is taken up by the LEGO sets that I already display at the moment which is a shame because I would like to display all my lego but have not got the room to do so.
You cannot have too much lego, unfortunately too little space to put it on display is also a problem of mine. Lucky for me i only buy city theme. No Starwars or Harry Potter theme. I would like a permanent railroad track, for that i would need more real estate. Check out my lego train videos 😁
I enjoy making the sets, then dismantling them and piling all the lego into one huge box. It saves space, and i think a lot of the fun with lego is having a big mix of things in one heap
I think all your points are quite wise and your decision is according to me the best one. Stopping buying LEGO doesn't mean you are not an AFOL anymore. You may need to dive into the phase where you just enjoy LEGOS you already have with the boxes you showed. So enjoy your xmas with those which are absolutely awesome. And if you really, I mean, really want to have something under the tree, buy a small Lego box as the starwars one you showed just to have the feeling to unbox something at xmas day. Beside that you're all good. Then about the lack of space you can indeed, sell old boxes at a good price on ebay so you can renew your collection and keep enjoy buying to the new incoming box that will be released. You can make a sort of a turn over Lego boxes.
The only set I didnt build day 1 are the little advent calendar parts each day. I restrict myself from buying too much or duplicates even when I found lots of 40-50% off. Also limit myself to certain themes or I'd want more of each theme. I didn't buy any LEGO during 2001-2015.
While I only concentrate on Star Wars Lego, I can't really agree with having too much if I see a sale and it's an incredible deal I will pick it up. Some of the sales that I've picked up I save for gifts and stuff like that. Do I have a backlog of stuff to build of course I do but I know I'm going to build it just a few days ago I build a set that I've had for over a year.
hi you got a point i have been looking to to lego and the space it takes up i am a very big lego fan i just don't have space for set's i have been where you are now i only buy PAB parts and bricklink parts as i can get very good deals on parts and make moc's later on take them apart to make new moc's that's what lego is about i am a very big fan if you don't have the space to show them in i would change the models in the space you have around time to time LEGO BOB
I feel your more of a collector than a builder. I can't fathom not opening a new set since last Christmas??? Mine would have been opened and started building on Christmas day.
I'm like you here. I love my star wars lego. I have collected for a year and I am out of space and I have lego sets not built. I am contemplating binning things to make space because I want more Lego.
@@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews funny you should say that. I recently cleared out a large amount of clothing for binning/recycling/charity and I have a very empty airing cupboard. Not sure this is an ideal display space for lego sets though.
Obsessive Lego buying can be as bad as shopping addicts, gambling, drinking, or all you can eat buffet if it leads to undesirable consequences If you have a space/budget problem, you need to control yourself. If not, you can simply be happy and become a collector/investor of new Lego sets. I tend to focus on a few themes because of space. To each their own, really. Know what you do/want and don't beat yourself up.
My son is 6 he got alot of lego last christmas he hasn't put them all together yet and he really wanted the Jurassic world sets so he's getting two of the larger sets and he's getting some star wars lego. Not sure when all these sets are going to get put together but lego is great and my son plays for hours with it so I would say never too much lego !
Its not crazy to have too much lego. The question is can i have too much lego abd be able to build the sets. One needs to be able to purchase the sets and have the time to build the sets in order to have fun. I purchase extra parts for my mocs. I purchase the sets and biuld them. And i keep them built.
Last year I got like 10 Lego sets for Christmas and I didn't build the five bigest ones because I have no space for them. I understand stand your point.
Absolutely you can. This is not necessarily just a LEGO problem but a human problem. The problem with things and collecting them is the tendency for most of us to never be satisfied with what we have. And the reason we are never satisfied is that in the end, the things we possess don’t lead to lasting happiness. Having hobbies definitely has its place and is not wrong. But any hobby can soon become like that saying about boat owners “The two happiest days are when you buy a boat and when you get rid of the boat.” Challenge is finding joy in what you have and that’s where bring creative (the true intent with LEGO) can more so lead to happiness than simply stockpiling LEGO. I think I qualify as an expert on that opinion
You are 100% correct. I'm going to try to enjoy the buying, building and selling from now on (and buying fewer boats).
Your comment reminds me of the phrase: "It's not about having what you want, but wanting what you have".
lol brickstar is an old louser creep
Good words
Well said Joseph. Well said.
I completely understand this, frankly. Lego brings out so much good stuff that it would be impossible to have enough space to store it all.
Can’t relate to not building them, though! I build as soon as I get them home.
Minifigs are a good way to invest.
But it's so sad to open the box!
@@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews Then buy used sets so you don't have to open your sealed sets. As for owning too much Lego Jake, you really need to put it into perspective i.e why you bought those sets. You gave a good example with your collection of Minifigs, I think it's very cool to try and get all of the sets of Minifigs that you want to have in your collection based on themes that you like but not so cool when you buy Lego sets (that are outside of your liked themes simply for the sake of it because it was a bargain - that's when it becomes a false purchase, the lack of self control over your wallet.
@@wanderingoryx3710 I have never heard this before, what is the rate of return on the better minifigs, and how quickly do they usually go up in value.
Scratchmataz ones from years ago or exclusive ones in expensive sets or very limited ones like comic con ones cost a lot. Your every day figure will only score a few bucks if your lucky
"these minifig holders come in black and white"
*holding a red one*
nice
i know Im quite off topic but does anyone know a good site to watch newly released series online ?
@Jeremias Justus try FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)
@Frank Mordechai Definitely, been using FlixZone for since march myself :)
@Frank Mordechai thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I appreciate it!
Having too little room is a big problem.
LITTLE ROOM, BIG PROBLEM!
Dr Jake's Very British Reviews I have this problem lol
This is the real heart of the problem.
Gary Groeneweg money’s not the biggest problem lol
Barry Ng Yeaaaa same
Everything you discussed is exactly the way I feel. I have also fallen into the trap of buying almost any set if it gets cheap enough and the result has been a never ending backlog. I too am running out of space and even discussed severely limiting my purchases to just the sets I love to save myself in the future.
I think we need to start some kind of LEGO-aholoics anonymous
Greg I didn’t know you watched this RUclipsrs that’s really cool
I found him today and love the content! I had no choice but to subscribe.
My name is Greg and I am a LEGO-aholic....
Oh nice fancy seeing you here...lol
I have the room problem, to the point my overflow is stored at my grandparents. But am I going to stop buying/building sets? Not any time soon
Hehe, keep going James!
Jim? is that you? or am I just confusing you with someone I know.
Think your confusing me for someone else
@@dwfan1993 OK sorry. You just have same name as my friend and I wanted to check
Liam Todd don’t worry about it :)
👌One does not simply stop collecting lego because one has run out of room
So true...
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I think kids have more of a limited space to buy LEGO because they still live with their parents and don’t really have a huge room for LEGO
I've really been struggling with this myself. It's not only Lego, I also build model kits and collect props, costumes and other TV/movie memorabilia. It's getting very difficult to make space and display these things properly. Especially the large items. I've really had to cut back on what I buy or aquire. The first thing I think of now is, "But where am I going to put it?". It's made me extremely picky on what I get now.
This is collector-itis
Indeed it is! 😁
I quickly start to resent my lego sets after they’ve been on display for a few weeks so have cut back and now just collect the trains. Easy to put away in a box when not using them but great fun when I’m in the mood!
Very good point. I tend to stick them on eBay when I'm bored with them though
looks like you need to get yourself a kid who can build them all FOR you
that way you can keep buying sets, AND you don't have to put them together at all, it's a win-win :)
As a Lego fan, I cannot bring myself to say one can have too much Lego. However, having amassed 50,000 pieces, I am now at a place where I can happily create my own projects and just top up now and again.
You are basically like a LEGO monk. Calm, measured and in control. I salute you
the good thing about sets is you take the apart and store them.
A very good point, but I don't even have room for the boxes!
I'm a 43 year old Lego fan/collector with a 3 year old son. Your question really hits home. I do have the space, but not the time. He loves putting the sets together with me. I don't have time for mocs which is why I started collecting. Anyway, I get Lego for my birthday and Christmas and now so does he. Long story, longer, build the camper van, it is excellent. I like your show.
Too much LEGO? Is that chinese? I don't understand..
Same problem. Has to be swedish or something
It's Meccano, actually
it´s Anglian
My unbuilt Lego stack is taller than I am. Including the UCS Falcon.
I need more Lego!
what i do is build the sets i get, display it for a bit, depending on space, then break it up and keep the bricks with the rest of my lego in a builders concrete tub (currently have two big ones.)
I am 23. I was getting LEGO every now and then since I was 4! I recently got out of my dark age that lasted about 6 years with one small lego dimensions set.
So naturally, 17 years of collecting left me with loads of LEGO in my room. The difference between LEGO and other toy brands, is that no matter what, you never get rid of it. My mom threw away some of my old toys that were broken, and given away what had a some value to charity.
But my LEGO is so special to me and I still have every single brick from when I was little. And that is exactly why you should mind what sets you buy - if you get attached to them too much to give them away, they will eventually take up a lot of space that you will never free up. You should buy only the sets that you think that will appeal to you as long as you own them. Sets that have some meaning to you, not sets that are "on sale", or "look nice", because one day you will forget about them. But if you buy a set that really makes you happy for the imagination and creativity (and story) behind it, it will always make you happy to look at it!
So you can own too much LEGO, unless you really hold dear every single piece. (Its kind of like love. There are pretty girls out there, but there is only one that you truly love for everything she is)
I’m getting back into LEGO I used to have 15 gallon tote full of legos when I was little and it got sold that was nearly 8 years ago and I’m wondering if buying a bunch of peoples bulk brick collections for cheap would be a good way of getting back into the hobby and starting my collection up again
It's not a problem until you notice the model has been discontinued before you've even got round to opening it :)
The Camper Van also has the problem that the bags aren't numbered so you have to open every bag and seperate every piece before you can build. Makes that not having space problem a little more real.
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@@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews Came as a bit of a shock to me as well. Having to lay out 1300 pieces on a not very large table and then having to bag them up so your cat doesn't chew on them didn't make for the greatest building experienc. Apparently it was made before they began numbering the bags
They did the same thing with the 42068 Airport Rescue thing. It's incredibly frustrating. I should have sorted all the parts by color at the outset, but I didn't. I'm halfway thru the build, and am now going to sort them. There've been some single steps that took 15 minutes to complete because of searching for parts. I bought it so my daughter and I could build it together, but it's 99% searching for parts, so she lost interest. I'm finishing it myself now :(
Once you start building MOCs, sets become rather tedious and limited as a build experience I’ve discovered. I do like building some classic 80s/90s sets for nostalgia value, but wouldn’t display them - dismantle and add to the collection.
However, I do have a massive unsorted pile of bricklink orders and half disassembled MOCs that haven’t made it back into the sorted drawers... and space is still a huge issue... so yes it’s possible to have too much if it is overwhelming your space and you are buying compulsively without actually putting it to use...
'I' do not have too much Lego, but I've started throttling back on the pieces I give my daughter. I hit a point where she had quite enough to play with happily and anything more will start to overwhelm her. So it's down to introducing special pieces as nice touches / enhancements on vehicles and buildings she has, and only 1 new mini-figure every few weeks.
Did i just witness someone not knowing Ki-Adi Mundi and Barriss Offee?
I didn't know their names but I knew of them. I'm the kind of person who forgets the name of a close colleague, so it's hardly surprising
@@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews i understand very well, also i know that not everyone is a big star wars fan which is also fine, i was just joking around xdd
Some people just couldn't care less about star wars. And I am one of them.
Yeah definitely not a problem exclusive to lego, this problem of having too much can apply to anything. In many ways you could say its an addiction to lego. Just like someone can get addicted to gambling or video games.
Also if you dont have enough space then hold off on buying more lego for a while and spend more money into storage or a bigger living space
As a dude that like collecting some sets and many minifigures, I need to deal with space problem. What I've started doing is a proper sorting system and selling sets I don't need anymore.
That's what I'm going to try to do
I've 40 50-litre boxes full of Lego in my loft. Happy to sell the lot. A nuisance having to keep climbing up there as it's either too cold or too hot. Have hardly any room to display it fully built. Last year I realised I've sufficient bricks to build any set I liked provided I had access to the PDF manuals, albeit not necessarily in the desired colours. It certainly made me think ten times before buying any more thank goodness. Still very much in debt from past purchases.
I agree that it is possible to have too much lego. I have accumulated quite a few legos from getting lots for birthdays and holidays, having my brothers and cousins collections passed down to me, and just generally being obsessed with legos for most of my life. However, since I have so many that i rarely use (because they take up so much space and take forever to put away) this Christmas i have asked for no legos. My family and friends can get me *anything*, (i did ask for other things though, and recieved them) as long as it is *not legos*. And i was actually really happy with everything i got!
The words with the * on either side are supposed to be bold idk why it didnt work.
They should look like *this*
I can relate to the sense of "I have to buy it"! Whatever it is LEGO is doing, it's brilliant! They are creating a sense of "need" where there - in reality - is none. Of course, it's probably related to a wider consumer-tendency in western society overall - so there is that. But, I can relate. I think you can have too much LEGO like you can have too much of anything. The line, I think, goes between getting something because you want it and getting something because you need it. If the "want" for LEGO has shifted to a "need" for LEGO, you are probably getting it for the wrong reason I think. Personally, I try to only get the stuff I'm really interested in which is why I pass up some very good deals once in a while. Here in Denmark, the stores will regularly have 20-35% discounts on LEGO sets. I could have gotten most of the ninjago sets - including the ship and docks at 20-35% off. But I didn't - it doesn't interest me. And, I think that's the key to talking about having too much LEGO. If you buy something because you think it's cool and you want it, it's probably okay. If you are getting LEGO sets just because it's a good deal, you've probably got more than enough. Hope that makes sense :-D
Why is the LEGO dinner 130 pounds in United Kingdom but for me in New Zealand it’s like 270 dollers
I have too much not going to lie, I constantly run out of space and I have to repeatedly improvise. Money isn’t too much of a problem at this moment in time but I can’t continue spending as much as I do now. LEGO makes too many good products. In the end though, it doesn’t even matter how much earthly positions we obtain during our lifetime but it is fun to enjoy them :)
Hey Jake, here is how I dealt with it over the last 30years. I assemble them rather quickly, display them for a while and then disassemble them carefully. The big thing with Lego is that you can build what you want. You don't have to keep them all dusty on a desk. A box sealed in the closet can take Sooooo many sets
Thanks for the advice. Perhaps I need a new cupboard to store the boxes in
It's called a backlog. It seems fairly normal these days for Lego enthusiasts to acquire such a thing. The important part is you enjoy building with Lego and it's nice to have some on the shelve, either for display purposes or ready to build. Of course one does need some actual space to exercise this part of the hobby. Cheers!
I found my last big Star Wars set boring to build. I only really enjoyed building the Creator Vehicles like the Mini and VW Camper so I limit my purchases now to vehicles.
same problem here! I think we can put first to 'wish list' before deciding to buy new ones. after some time, maybe we lose interest in those sets anymore.. :)
but then a new problem arises, when we want to buy it, it becomes out of stock , or the price becomes 'out of mind'....like my experience with Grand Carousel....
How do you have the sets I want, Quidditch and Jedi Battle Pack. You should build what you have and then continue to purchase more.
Haha! I read your mind
I've got this problem with Warhammer, so much boxes are waiting to be built and paint.. But for Lego for be it's different because I don't build the models, I buy for the pieces and make MOCs and lego puzzle boxes. BTW I will soon start to put videos on my channel.
Well, if you are just collector, you can easily have too much lego. But - did you tried disassembly some sets to pieces, sort it and use for your own creations? Even in this case you can hit the.limits of your storage, but it take.much more time:) It is absolutely up to you, how you play with LEGO - there is no wrong way:)
Phew! What a relief to know I'm not doing it wrong!
As someone who primarily collects loose LEGO parts to create my own MOCs, I definitely think twice before buying any more LEGO. Aside from not having sufficient display and storage space, I have accumulated a couple sets which I haven't quite had the time to build. I do know that if these things weren't an issue, I would practically be drowning in bricks, as I love LEGO more than a lot of other things. I believe I have yet to explore some of the endless possibilities within my own collection and I will do that before I acquire any more LEGO (aside from the occasional Bricklink order or absolute bargain!!!).
space is the problem. I want more lego. Its so much fun to build, but where do I put everything!? don´t even have space to build the death star... :/
I have to restrict myself. I know I don’t have space for everything I think looks cool so I restricted myself to just modular buildings and only the ones designed by Jamie Berard. Now I have a bit more space I’ll get the other modulars. There are a lot of sets I really like but I’ve just become accustomed to appreciating it without actually having to own it.
Buyling lego is always awesome I sometimes wonder if I have too much and then I realise there's a tonne of star wars sets I don't have and must have so I just buy more and it's awesome! However I will never understand sealed collections I just can't do it I just need to open them and build them as soon as I can.
hi jake
i go in to london alot picking up old A/V gear i just can't tell the sells of lego are down in the day time
i know and i have seen the number of lookers are up in the day time like a break times i don't see alot carry the lego bags in the week days
i do at the weekends
finding space for the lego is now a thing like me when i buy gear i have to think where do i put it when i have fixed it the same with lego
parts don't take room up it's the set boxes and if you are a reseller space is a thing where to put them
thing is betacam decks are tanks so it's not a thing they just go up and and up side by side you can't do this with lego sets
I have been selling quite a bit of my lego recently because I have too much to store.
If space is a problem, buy LEGO Worlds: www.lego.com/en-us/themes/worlds store.steampowered.com/app/332310/LEGO_Worlds/
It practically has infinite space, it's not absolutely infinite since more things in-game require more computer working memory and storage space but from a practical standpoint, it's inexhaustible.
You can definitely have to much Lego! I hit that point and kept going! I felt like a hoarder. RUclips also puts fuel on the fire by showing you every new set in all of its glory. I’v been slowly thinning down my collection and have all but stopped buying new sets.
And how do you go about thinning down your collection? Do you sell it online?
I'm in exactly the same position. No space left for anythimg new or even to build what i have.
I agree, I’m having a break from buying lego. My loft is full of sets that I purchased during sales and I’ve never got round to building. I’m avoiding eBay as that’s where I find old retro sets at a good price and don’t want to miss out on a ‘bargain’. I tell myself that it’s only a bargain if you wanted the set in the first place.
It definitely varies from person to person. Some people feel a very strong need to complete the series of a theme that interests them while others can dabble by buying a few sets here and there and be happy. I am not buying right now, but I know those post Christmas sales will be very difficult to ignore and Benny's Space Squad is coming out on December 26, so...
Thats why I try to limit the themes I purchase.
I'm going to lock myself indoors
Dr Jake's Very British Reviews Maybe switch off the internet too to avoid looking online for some deals.
i personally hated building the VW all the part bags aren't numbered and i had 1334 bricks all spread out on my desk and it was a pain sitting there for a couple minutes just to find a single brick, and the digital instructions color was off, the finished model is good though
Most of this is getting a little close to home.But,having shifted most of the family ‘additions’ out of the house,I have the room for storage.I think the best solution is to specialise.I go for architecture and transport.Also,after building your creations,there’s a guaranteed market for the excess.
Specialise. I like that idea.
The problem isn't the Lego. It's the space and time. I feel I can never have too many lego, just that there are other things that need space in my home - like beds, tables, other furniture, family members and such.
It depends on person to person. It can depend on time, meaning as long as you can set a little time to completing a set, of course putting the most important things first, then time is not a problem. But you also have to consider space. Do you have a whole room to put your sets or do you have closet space mostly full of clothes? Another thing to consider is money. If you or your parents have a lot of extra money from allowance or a job, and you see a set you like then you could get it. But if you're have a small amount of money, then it is suggested you put it towards something else. Another point to consider is your position as a lego customer. Are you a collector or a mocist? I myself believe I don't have enough lego, since I'm a mocist, I have a lot of saved up money, I have enough space, but time is a bit dependable
I have sort-of decided to limit my Lego collecting to avoiding any licensed or branded material (e.g. Star Wars, Speed Champions, etc.) and stick to sets with "yellow-faced" minifigs in them. I've made a small exception with the Lego Movie sets though... I'm not sure one can have too much Lego, but one can have too much of the wrong Lego...
I have alot of lego but able to display them because my dad made 2 big shelves and I had 2 small black ones given to me.
I think buying Lego for the sake of having Lego models destroys the concept of "I create". I think it starts being too much when you sit down to build something (freestyle, not from the instructions) and you're not restricted by the pieces you have, that you just have a perfect piece for everything you can imagine. When you're restricted it forces you to be creative, and that's what I think the perfect amount of Lego is. Then again I'm no collector, I value Lego as a medium of creation, so even though I have some 100 minifigs I don't care much about displaying them.
Sadly, I'm like Emmet. I follow the instructions
I agree, however, I have compensated by switching to MOC builds...especially, a lego train set. It involves two areas of theme...1) buying parts to construct my original builds and 2) the idea that the layout will really never be finished only ever evolving. This ensures that I can resist some of the issues you mention. There is also the issue of space you pointed out. If I had continued buying set after set, I would be neck-deep in sets. With the layout, and can even customize it for holidays, work and rework ideas...even add some Lego builds like the modulars.
I just play with 3 series, city, creator and classic. Cheapest one most but the most enjoyable moment is when I am playing with my niece. We just keep building and destroying and having tons of fun for hours. Althought I know that it would come to an end when she grows up, I would just enjoy this time until I cannot play with her any more
Well, in theory the intended use of lego is to play with it and not to collect it. I am mostly into Lego Technic. When a new set is released I have to realize that I can build the same set with my current lego pieces that I already have. Even if some vital piece is missing then I can order them on bricklink. (Which is way cheaper than buying the whole set for the sake of a few pieces)
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I also think the same way. I have my own sets which I haven't touched yet at all because I worry about space or where you put it up. I even ended up dettaching the pieces those I've already built out so as to have them stored properly. Yet when I see a set offered way too low I am always tempted to buy it. I really envy those who have a designated place to put up all of their sets. 😔
Me too :( I need a tardis
Do you have a place where all your built sets are displayed? How much do you have all together?
I can relate to that. I have alot of LEGO sets that I haven't open yet, and some of these sets date back to 2015.
maybe storing them in a storage room?
I don't have one but maybe I need one!
5:42 tidy ur room them
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When i have boxes of unsorted parts and seemingly endless supplies of generic parts. Certain specialty pieces that seed for an entire build. Trying to take a break from buying to catch up on your build roster makes a lot of sense. Especially if it is bothering you. I want to see more custom creations as you seem to stay very in line with sets and figures
I’ve been on the same boat lately. I’m currently a student, but last summer was my first time working full time, so I have a lot of disposable income even after my budget for university. There are currently so many lego sets I want to buy, including the x-wing, the quidditch set, battle packs, etc.
The problem is I am currently out of space, and while I can simply take apart sets I currently have on display, it just doesn’t feel right since all the sets I currently have on display I got in the last year, which for me is very recent. I still have a little bit of space for some small sets, I definitely don’t have enough room for the big anticipated star wars line coming out next year for the 20th anniversary.
You need to start making space now!
I saw a video a while ago (I think it was from 'Beyond the Brick' and one part of a series where they visited AFOLs at their homes) with a guy who had SO MUCH Lego ... his whole house was filled with it. Literally... there was Lego everywhere. He was buying bricks in large quantities and didn't even have the time to sort them anymore. And then he showed his building table in his cellar ... that was the tiniest table I'v ever seen and it wasn't used.
That guy wasn't buying bricks because he wanted to build with them ... he was addicted buying Lego - and never satisfied no matter how much he bought.
So yeah, you definitely can have too much Lego and in my oppinion, many AFOLs have such addiction problems, whether it be 'having to buy if it's a special offer' or 'can't get enough bricks'.
Its all about do you have the room for all your Lego . I have over 638 stormtroopers the video show this is on my channel. Troublemaker bricks.
No, I do not have the room. But an attic/loft conversion is on the cards
My wife agrees with your opinion. I can’t help myself if I see a Lego set I want on sale. I compromise by just getting the smaller sets since we really do not have the space to display the built models.
I have to much Lego. I am almost out of space to store all the sets I buy and I don't have the time and space to build all my sets. I just started to build 4956 which I got from my girlfriend three years ago and last month I have built the brickbank which was sitting in my basement for two years. I have a Super Star Destroyer in the package like Lego send it to me a few years ago and now I think selling it would make more sense then building it. And all the technic stuff... 8043, 42009, 42030...
I would recommend building all the lego you own before buying more if you feel you have too much. Then once you have all built you can decide what you liked the most and plan future purchases accordingly. Maybe you should take up moc building. There are some great Star War sets that I want to build mocs, take a look at youtube mocs to get some ideas. That should peek your interests into getting more sets I think. :D
Build the sets from what you have, ie repurpose them. It's what us oldies had to do before there were any sets.
I agree with you. I just started buying lego again after a three year break.
I pick only certain themes that interest me the most, and then pick only the sets I like the most. I try to avoid the big sets unless I absolutely love them. I tend to buy the smaller sets of themes I like the most usually. I never buy a set if I will just resell it. I only buy sets I plan to keep. The minifigures are nice, but it is the set I focus on when I buy lego.
I have enough LEGO as well. Half of my room is occupied by my collection (mostly Star Wars) and I am satisfied with it. I have everything I really wanted, missing only maybe an X-wing and a Millenium Falcon.
I'm a big fan of Disney Star Wars, so these sets aren't interesting for me.
Harry Potter is another thing, but I have a Hogwarts set and a Burrow set and that setup looks nice enough.
It does help that I've moved to anime and action figures, and now I only collect those. They don't require assembly (timesave) and take up less space than a big lego set like an AT-TE Walker (space save).
That's a good idea. Maybe I will just buy smaller sets!
probably. might be nearing that point myself XD but they keep introducing new parts i would love to use for things...
Thanks for the comments. I’m in the same situation. There are sets in my closet from two or three years ago. I’ve had to come to terms with either building or selling, the majority of the time doing the latter. Storage space and time are the big factors that play into this. But, I’m still buying! It’s often difficult not to buy when vendors offer such great deals (especially 40% and 50% off). These sales used to be rare, but now that the market is saturated the stores have no other choice but to heavily discount the sets just to move them. Sorry to get off topic, but I think LEGO will regret what they’ve done in this respect.
Certainly the "Collectors" may regret holding on to a set for 20 years only to find that it's not gone up in value!
I'm still collecting lego because it's just all the designes and the minifigure printing it just looks amazing
That's great, but it doesn't help me!!!
@@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews this might help maybe put your lego that you don't want maybe In your attic or in a box and the
ones you want where they still are and some small sets maybe keep them in there boxes hope that helps 😊
You can have enough LEGOs when it fills up every spot of open space is the observable universe
as i have no life the only time i ever have a backlog is at xmas when i have like 10 sets
I never feel like I have too much LEGO, then again I build all my sets within the first day or so. I do understand the storage problem though
Do you ever sell the LEGO sets you've built?
Not much anymore, I have but I’ve ended up regretting it
I definitely also think that I myself have too much too much Lego at times. My collection is sort of large in more general fan of Lego terms, (127 sets I am not flexing), but recently as I look around my room most of my shelving has Lego on it with some space still but then I have another tub of it in the garage in storage and I have been considering just giving up on it and selling some of it and essentially going into my dark age. I have the space and money but losing enthusiasm in collecting and building Lego from an identity crisis. If you are wondering I am 17
Sell some sets, take stock of your life and then BUY MORE LEGO
@@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews yeah that is a possibility
There is no such thing as enough LEGO. After way home from work I did aee a discount in market. What do you think I did? I bought a few sets with no hesitation the price was good enoug but yes space may be a problem :D
Yes I to agree with you that you can have to much LEGO. It all depends providing if you got the space for it or not, I think that's where the problem lies as you said you've run out of space so I can see where you're coming. I've got a lot of Lego sets that I don't display because it is taken up by the LEGO sets that I already display at the moment which is a shame because I would like to display all my lego but have not got the room to do so.
I guess I need more space!
You cannot have too much lego, unfortunately too little space to put it on display is also a problem of mine. Lucky for me i only buy city theme. No Starwars or Harry Potter theme. I would like a permanent railroad track, for that i would need more real estate. Check out my lego train videos 😁
I enjoy making the sets, then dismantling them and piling all the lego into one huge box. It saves space, and i think a lot of the fun with lego is having a big mix of things in one heap
I completely agree!
You are Crazy! There is no box that could hold all my Lego parts and would fit in my house ;)
@@juliansbrickcity5083 perhaps you could build a big enough box, from your lego 😉
Andrew Packham that is not a good idea, I have over 465.000 Lego parts, that would be a 400 Kilo Box ;)
I think all your points are quite wise and your decision is according to me the best one. Stopping buying LEGO doesn't mean you are not an AFOL anymore. You may need to dive into the phase where you just enjoy LEGOS you already have with the boxes you showed. So enjoy your xmas with those which are absolutely awesome. And if you really, I mean, really want to have something under the tree, buy a small Lego box as the starwars one you showed just to have the feeling to unbox something at xmas day. Beside that you're all good.
Then about the lack of space you can indeed, sell old boxes at a good price on ebay so you can renew your collection and keep enjoy buying to the new incoming box that will be released. You can make a sort of a turn over Lego boxes.
The only set I didnt build day 1 are the little advent calendar parts each day.
I restrict myself from buying too much or duplicates even when I found lots of 40-50% off.
Also limit myself to certain themes or I'd want more of each theme.
I didn't buy any LEGO during 2001-2015.
That is a lot of self-control
While I only concentrate on Star Wars Lego, I can't really agree with having too much if I see a sale and it's an incredible deal I will pick it up. Some of the sales that I've picked up I save for gifts and stuff like that. Do I have a backlog of stuff to build of course I do but I know I'm going to build it just a few days ago I build a set that I've had for over a year.
Totally agree with what you said about buying Lego and not being satisfied, but for me it’s for other things like books, comics and home media.
hi you got a point i have been looking to to lego and the space it takes up i am a very big lego fan i just don't have space for set's i have been where you are now
i only buy PAB parts and bricklink parts as i can get very good deals on parts and make moc's later on take them apart to make new moc's that's what lego
is about i am a very big fan if you don't have the space to show them in i would change the models in the space you have around time to time LEGO BOB
I need more room for my sets. They take up lots of space even before being unboxed.
I feel your more of a collector than a builder. I can't fathom not opening a new set since last Christmas??? Mine would have been opened and started building on Christmas day.
I'm like you here. I love my star wars lego. I have collected for a year and I am out of space and I have lego sets not built. I am contemplating binning things to make space because I want more Lego.
As long as you bin worthless things like antiques, paperwork, clothes, but not LEGO!
@@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews funny you should say that. I recently cleared out a large amount of clothing for binning/recycling/charity and I have a very empty airing cupboard. Not sure this is an ideal display space for lego sets though.
Obsessive Lego buying can be as bad as shopping addicts, gambling, drinking, or all you can eat buffet if it leads to undesirable consequences If you have a space/budget problem, you need to control yourself. If not, you can simply be happy and become a collector/investor of new Lego sets. I tend to focus on a few themes because of space. To each their own, really. Know what you do/want and don't beat yourself up.
My son is 6 he got alot of lego last christmas he hasn't put them all together yet and he really wanted the Jurassic world sets so he's getting two of the larger sets and he's getting some star wars lego. Not sure when all these sets are going to get put together but lego is great and my son plays for hours with it so I would say never too much lego !
Its not crazy to have too much lego. The question is can i have too much lego abd be able to build the sets. One needs to be able to purchase the sets and have the time to build the sets in order to have fun. I purchase extra parts for my mocs. I purchase the sets and biuld them. And i keep them built.
Last year I got like 10 Lego sets for Christmas and I didn't build the five bigest ones because I have no space for them. I understand stand your point.
I bet you get even more LEGO for Christmas this year!
It really depends. Custom builders, for instance could only have too much LEGO if they don't have space to keep it all.
and honestly if I could afford to buy enough brick to build all my CGI stud.IO rendered backdrops as actual sets I'd definitely do it.
Same here, actually, for the whole of January I'm not ordering anything online, and not buying anything that I don't NEED.
Good luck with that!