--- type: "Article" title: "Finally Something Worth The Expense: Why LEGO® Is A Great Hobby Even Though It’s Expensive" description: "There are definitely more expensive hobbies out there than collecting and building LEGO®. Here is why the plastic brick is a fanatical past time!" resource: https://baumlinks.com/lego-fun-facts-trivia/is-lego-an-expensive-hobby-think-again/ tags: ["Baumlinks LEGO® Fun Facts And Trivia Post Archive"] timestamp: 2024-11-21T07:48:39+00:00 --- **_The Plastic Brick Is Near And Dear To Our Hearts And Hobbies Even After It Breaks Our Bank Accounts_** LEGO® is an expensive hobby…a very expensive hobby. So, why do everyday individuals and consumers indulge so willingly? For starters, and most cliché, LEGO® is a magnificent tether to the past, present, and future — there are few toys that can capture the essence of color and life in a plastic brick. ![A Little LEGO® Minifigure Standing On Top Of Coins](https://baumlinks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LEGO®-Minifigure-With-Diploma-On-Top-Of-Coins.jpg) _LEGO® Is Worth Everything_ ## Is It Really That Expensive? It depends on how you look at it. I will make an argument that LEGO® as a hobby is not that expensive, and not only is it not that expensive, but it comes packaged with a plethora of lovely bonuses that are good for your health. **It Helps With Your Hand-Eye Coordination** The [small brick](/okf/posts/lego-fun-facts-trivia/the-smallest-lego-piece.md) helps to stimulate our minds and our creativity. Whether you are following [LEGO® booklets](/okf/posts/lego-faqs-how-to/can-you-buy-lego-instructions-books-booklets.md), or building a MOC of your own, keep your mind as sharp as those plastic studs by engaging with all your favorite themes. **It Is Safe And Fun** LEGO® is made of an extremely durable plastic called ABS. Even if a little [LEGO® piece is swallowed](/okf/posts/lego-fun-facts-trivia/what-happens-if-you-swallow-a-lego.md), chances are you are going to be just fine. It is a safe activity to perform quietly and quaintly at your desk — few hobbies allow for that level of safety and enjoyment. **It Is Cooperative (Bring The Family)** How expensive can a hobby like LEGO® be if it creates memories that last a lifetime with your family? I myself have fond memories of building the plastic bricks with my dad. Like the LEGO®, I will carry those with me for the rest of my life. **Compared To Other Hobbies** You could do a lot worse. Other model building hobbies and table top games can run you a fortune — thousands of dollars. LEGO® can be expensive as you want it to be. If you want to keep your expensive hobby in check, [stray away from the retired Lord of the Rings LEGO® sets](/okf/posts/lego-lord-of-the-rings/why-are-lego-lord-of-the-rings-sets-so-expensive.md)! **You Enjoy It** A hobby is always worth the price if you are having a blast building and creating with the LEGO® sets you buy. Feeling good and playing in color is never a bad thing. **Your LEGO® Might Be Worth Something Down The Line** How many hobbies give you tangible toys that might be worth a fortune down the line? LEGO® is expensive due to its quality, demand, supply, and the fact that fans will shell out good money for no-longer-made minifigures and sets. So, if your set is used and retired, you can still look to make some money back with [LEGO® investing tips and tricks](/okf/pages/lego-investing.md)! ## LEGO® Is Not As An Expensive Hobby As You Think Seriously, live a little. LEGO® is benign when it comes to things you could be obsessed with or hobbies you spend too much money on. If a little LEGO® keeps you safe and happy, have fun! Just remember to save all those pieces just in case you decide to resell them at a later date. Cheers!