This may be a controversial take, but….
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The LEGO community is discussing the impact of the minifigure secondary market on the enjoyment of LEGO sets. A user, /u/ofmice_and_manwhich, expressed frustration with the current state of the market, where minifigures are often sold separately, making it difficult for fans to complete sets as originally intended.
The user's main concern revolves around the absence of minifigures in many sets, likely due to their value on the secondary market. This practice, they argue, diminishes the joy of collecting and building, as it forces fans to either pay extra for minifigures or accept incomplete sets. The user compares this behavior to the practices of Pokémon scalpers, highlighting the perception of minifigure trading as an investment rather than a hobby.
The post reflects a broader sentiment within the LEGO community, where the increasing commercialization of the hobby is causing friction. The focus on the secondary market and the investment potential of minifigures can detract from the core enjoyment of building and collecting LEGO sets.
For those returning to the LEGO hobby or new collectors, it's worth noting the potential challenges of the secondary market. You might want to consider using a LEGO storage organizer to keep track of your minifigures.
I have been out of the Lego loop for many years - simply because I did not have the money for it. Now that I am in a better position, I have tried to get back into it…..but the whole Minifig secondary market makes me sick. Every set I look at: “NO MINIFIGS INCLUDED”. This is sucking the joy out of something I was excited about. Why can’t we just enjoy the sets like we did when we were kids? Why are people making this into some form of investment? You people are no better than the Pokémon...
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