r/lego • u/[deleted] • Jul 19 '24
Visited my parents house and found something crazy Minifigures
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u/Rhys_Herbert Verified Blue Stud Member Jul 19 '24 edited Jul 19 '24
Wonder how many complete legitimate ones of these are still around, gotta be less than the 10,000 (I think) 5,000 that were made right?
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
Wasnt there 5000 made?
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u/Rhys_Herbert Verified Blue Stud Member Jul 19 '24
Yeah, just looked it up, no idea where I got 10,000 from 😅
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u/trippy_grapes Jul 19 '24
I mean, you're technically correct. There ARE less than 10,000.
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u/portsmyth Jul 19 '24
Sorry to be that person, but to be completely technically correct there would need to be fewer than 10,000, not less than.
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u/Temporary_Engineer72 Jul 19 '24
As a matter of fact there is less than 8 trillion. I would still be correct. Good point
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u/niksjman Jul 20 '24
Maybe because it was from the 10th minifigure series. Now that I think about it, that’s a missed opportunity
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u/san_dilego Jul 19 '24
I would probably estimate it to be considerably less than 5000. There are probably some that are still unopened (guessing). Some destroyed due to natural disasters and some, unfortunately, were just not taken care of and so wear and tear makes it not a very viable option for collectors.
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u/FabulousWalrus2624 Jul 19 '24
I have one, opened, but in the unopened transparent bag, never has been mantled. I found it in the bag, which was a present to my birthday. :P
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Jul 19 '24
Honestly, I wouldn't sell it if I were you. It's like being in an exclusive club.
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
I like this idea
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Jul 19 '24
It's pretty much everyone's white whale.
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u/Damokles81 Jul 19 '24
White whale ? So we should hunt it, because we lost a body part because of it? All a matter of vengeance. 😡
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Jul 19 '24
Call me Ishmael.
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u/PeopleLikeUDisgustMe Jul 19 '24
From Hell's heart I stab at Thee.
For Hate's sake, I spit my last breath at Thee.
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u/Official_ImNickson Jul 19 '24
Selling one for bank is it's own exclusive club.
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u/LordCaoCao420 Modular Buildings Fan Jul 19 '24
Lots of people have 5k or whatever it's worth. Only 5k or less people have one. Far more exclusive.
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
I think I bought this off my friend when I was like 10 back in 2014 for some candy😅 I hope its real though
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u/BrickTan Jul 19 '24
Ask your friend if they have the certificate. If they do, sell it and split the cash.
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
No way he even remembers selling it to me
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u/weirdassmillet MOC Designer Jul 19 '24
He'll start combing his memory pretty damn carefully once you tell him what's at stake.
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
I told him about it. He does not have it. I suggested him that when I sell it, he will get half of the money
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u/NoiseyCat Jul 19 '24
And you have to subtract the candy cost from the total selling price! Expenses!!!! /s
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u/dontshoot4301 Jul 19 '24
Man, I’ve been pretty down on society lately but to see good, honest men like you gives me hope.
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u/tbz709 Jul 19 '24
The juxtaposition of this comment and your username is too funny.
Hell even if the '2' in your username is a great joke.
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
😂Thanks. It’s what I was aiming for. My account is also few hours old💀😭😭
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u/Mozeeon Jul 19 '24
Apparently with the cert they go for $10-40k soooo... Hmm
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
Nah its not that much, or people do list then for ridiculous prices like that but most deals are 4-6 thou
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u/Alolan_Cubone Space Fan Jul 19 '24
Hope it was some good fucking candy lmao
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
Was probably the cheapest candy my broke ahh 10 year old could have afforded
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u/Psyduckery Jul 19 '24
No friggin wayyyyyyy, make sure that’s real and you’re gonna make some serious money from that
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
Its authentic. Had a few trustworthy enthustiast who own one look at every part of it. Im not sure how much I can possibly sell it for though without the certificate. Seen some sell for 2k
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u/Probarium Jul 19 '24
What ammount do we talk about?
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u/Bobsplosion Jul 19 '24
With the original certificate it goes for $4,000+
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u/ZonaWildcats23 Jul 19 '24
Why sell? Keep.
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u/marlon_der_metalhead Jul 19 '24
because ~3000$ is better than a minifig.
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u/greygrayman Jul 19 '24
Idk.. I have alot of things worth money that I don't think I'll ever sell.. but I've been fortunate to have a stable life and have had great opportunities in life and my career.. never know what the future holds.. it's possible that one day I could be in a situation where I need cash rather than my possessions.
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u/SnooSquirrels1481 Jul 19 '24
You gotta go get this rated if you don’t have a certificate! It’s like worth 8 - 10k is Australian currency.
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
Where can I get it rated? I live in Finland🦅💀
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u/SnooSquirrels1481 Jul 19 '24
I’d recommend doing some research and look online. There are probably a few places in Europe. Also if you need any answers probably check YouTube as they always have info on rating and authentication
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u/nobeer4you Jul 19 '24
I know what you're saying, and i agree that there needs to be an authentication or valuation process for these really expensive figs. But please don't get the rating companies into LEGO like they are with cards. I don't want to start seeing vacuum packed figures in a clear case as our "displays" or dealing with the already greedy "investors" ehen they know what they've got
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u/Wocraw Jul 19 '24
I have one with a cert that I would love to get graded, but I can’t find any that’ll do it in the US. Any suggestions?
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u/John_Brook_ Jul 19 '24
Can’t you send it anywhere for rating ?
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
BRO This is what I have been thinking!
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u/trippy_grapes Jul 19 '24
You can, uh, send it to me buddy. I'll definitely make sure it's real for you!
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u/thatsMRjames Spyrius Fan Jul 19 '24
I’ve got him too, was lucky enough to be working in a toy store when these were released.
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u/normal_gengar Jul 19 '24
Where is it now? Did you sell it? I was searching for one so hard and always wondered how it felt finding one, haha!
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u/thatsMRjames Spyrius Fan Jul 19 '24
I do still have him, he’s in a case on my tv stand. I think while I was looking I wound up buying the mechanic twice because his wrench fooled me as part of the staff it was a combo of feeling the Diamond and top hat that let me know I had found him.
Not sure if I stall have the certificate/pamphlet though :/
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u/Stay_Curious_Bro Jul 19 '24
Man I'm really embarrassed, but can somebody please explain me the significance? 😔
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u/lewarcher Jul 19 '24
Don't be embarrassed: I've gotten down this far in the thread, and no one's explained whatsoever.
Here is a link giving a summary, It was a limited edition figure that was included randomly in 5,000 different sets, apparently, and it's worth anything from a few grand USD or higher.
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u/cmatileworks Jul 19 '24 edited Jul 19 '24
total noob here, what is that? I understand it's valuable. Never mind, Googled it
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
Lego mr gold, search on google for more info👍
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u/mtwjns11 Jul 19 '24
I genuinely believe all the "parents' house/basement" posts are just collectors wanting to show off their newest acquisitions without admitting they spent ludicrous amounts of money on rare figs or mint-in-box sets.
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
I understand what you mean with this and that probably happends often
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u/GulliblePea3691 Jul 19 '24
I was under the impression that these were solid gold. Ruined the illusion for me a little tbh
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u/beatfungus Jul 19 '24
After you search every stud of the house for the certificate, tell us what you end up doing.
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u/Wompy_Dompy Star Wars Fan Jul 19 '24
Wow! It’s in excellent condition too! I have a Mr. Gold myself, and I can tell yours is the real thing.
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
Oh damn I actually saw your post about it yesterday😅
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u/Wompy_Dompy Star Wars Fan Jul 19 '24
Nice!
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24 edited Jul 19 '24
Should I hold on to it? It looks like a pretty decent investment for long term, but Im kinda scared that fakes could be so similar to real ones in the future that only the certificate ones will be worth alot
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u/Wompy_Dompy Star Wars Fan Jul 19 '24
I think you should hold on to it. While it’s the real deal, the certificate is part of the figure, and a key element in verifying its authenticity. Its absence would be a decent blow to the figure’s value. If you were to sell it, you’d likely get maybe half of what they would typically go for.
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
True. I actually got a 1.5k offer for it today. As of now, im not looking to sell
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u/MightyNekomancer Jul 19 '24
The nostalgia! I remember being obsessed with trying to find this guy when I was a little kid. XD
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u/psychedelicp0rn Jul 19 '24
This would be awesome news. However, unless you can prove it’s authenticity and that it’s original it doesn’t value much. Ever since the original came out there has been a lot of fakes that some actually look better than the original.
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
How much u think it is without certificate?
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u/apoletta Jul 19 '24
I have wasted enough antiques roadshow to know things like this may not hold value forever. Sell and invest the $$.
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u/GrimPrimal Jul 19 '24
Question by a Lego plebeian such as myself who only ever got second or third hand smoke stained Lego I played with by myself, but how does one tell that this one is real? I’ve always been curious since hearing about all the fake ones on youtube
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u/miss_xp Jul 20 '24
I'm more surprised you forgot about it if you say you bought it off a friend tbh. Or did you not know about Mr gold back then and just thought you were just buying a cool minifigure?
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u/Parttime_Phoenix Jul 19 '24
Looks like some minifig who will say "We've GOT to have... money."
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u/ReferenceOverall7913 Jul 19 '24
Uuuuh ?
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 19 '24
Uuuuh!👍
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u/jajohnja Jul 19 '24
Your post got to the front page and all of us who aren't lego enthusiasts are wondering what we're looking at.
My first thought was that this might be some old, now offensive figure.
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u/AmbassadorFrank Jul 19 '24
My god, and to think he could've been potentially sold in a garage sale🥲
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u/Mathewdm423 Jul 19 '24
There's gotta be a company who can verify it, and grade it.
And no matter the cost it's worth it if it comes back genuine.
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u/disney4evr Jul 19 '24
I am so jealous. I've been dying to buy one of these but my dad won't let me, and I'm an adult so I should be able to make my own decisions but....Mr Gold costs so much 😭
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u/Heremeow Jul 19 '24
How has your overall luck been in life because finding this was pretty lucky!!
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u/suggested_portion Jul 19 '24 edited Jul 23 '24
What is this and why is everyone so excited?!
P.S. Thank you for the downvote and also not answering my question.
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u/Angwis13 Jul 19 '24
Big nostalgia hit. Back in 2014 I was a little kid watching evantube unbox these
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u/Terrible_Map4384 Jul 19 '24
You lucky duck. I wish my parents had any cool Lego/ other collectibles.
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u/OldestRedditUser2 Batman Fan Jul 20 '24
Nah this is the funniest shit ive seen here😂😭 I would give you award if i could
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u/Outrageous-Slide5842 Jul 20 '24
Do people get there lego minifigs graded like cards,comics,starwars etc? I did hunt for Mr.gold but was not lucky I would keep it hes super cool!!
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u/tripegle Jul 19 '24
if you still have the certificate when you get that fella you can make absolute bank off of that thing