Your LEGO after you die.

[Paul B Technic]

I know this is not a "nice" topic to think about for most of us but have you ever given any thought to what you would like to happen to your LEGO after you die? Some people have huge collections which are worth a lot of money.

[Andrzej777]

Any premonintions?

Actually I dont care about what happens to my things after I die. Death is the ultimate experience, its inevitable. In death Lego becomes a bit pointless, as most other things. Some people believe in life after death, I believe in the resurrection in Christ - one way or the other, we wont be able to take our Lego with us! :)

Edited March 31, 2016 by Andrzej777

[grum64]

This question's irrelevant to me because until someone can prove that Heaven has no steps I'm not dying

Edited March 31, 2016 by grum64

[alenvprekrsku]

I don't even care. We can leave behind legacies and memories, of course, but we can also leave behind physical parts of ourselves to people who need them.

I’m an organ and body donor and proud of it. I am an atheist and I think it’s selfish not to do that (or to donate your body to science).

It’s not like we need our body after we’re gone.

[HawkLord]

What do you think my coffin will be made of...?

[kibosh]

I think you guys are missing the OP's main point. Our LEGO collections can be extremely valuable. If I were to die suddenly, I'd hate to think my family would think it just toys and give it away or sell it for a few bucks. I'd rather have the peace of mind that they could sell it off for a good chunk of change; I'm guessing $10,000+ USD. My hope would be that my local LUG would work with them to liquidate my collection to help my family in their time of need.

[Andy D]

I think you guys are missing the OP's main point. Our LEGO collections can be extremely valuable. If I were to die suddenly, I'd hate to think my family would think it just toys and give it away or sell it for a few bucks. I'd rather have the peace of mind that they could sell it off for a good chunk of change; I'm guessing $10,000+ USD. My hope would be that my local LUG would work with them to liquidate my collection to help my family in their time of need.

If you want that piece of mind, then you need to make the arrangements. Me, unless I can take my LEGO with me, my family can do with it as they please.

Just MHO, YMMV

Andy D

[Blondie-Wan]

Last year a very dear friend of mine passed away a few days after a heart condition suddenly left him very weak, with days to live. I did get to see him and say goodbye just before he went, and he left me his old 1980s LEGO. I love having it, honestly, but I'd infinitely rather have him back. :/

As I mentioned in another thread, it appears he left me:

6030 Catapult

6073 Knight's Castle (x2!)

6080 King's Castle (!)

6822 Space Shuttle

6823 Surface Transport

6927 All-Terrain Vehicle (no instructions, so not sure - guessing based on parts)

6929 Starfleet Voyager (x2!)

... and one to three additional LEGOLAND Space sets, going by the minifigures present. I'll figure it out.

When I die? Tough call - my wife and I have no kids of our own. I imagine / hope that whoever takes care of our affairs after we're both gone will make sure it finds a home with someone who appreciates it all, but I'll probably have to start planning for it, just in case...

[gratefulnat]

This question's irrelevant to me because until someone can prove that Heaven has no steps I'm not dying

Thanks for making me laugh after a long day - wonderful statement coming from you

For me the only relevant issue with my own death in regards to loved ones still alive and kicking is leaving behind as little work and financial involvement as possible.

This obviously includes my large LEGO collection (which will probably be much larger when I go on the last unknown adventure that awaits us all...)!

Although I haven't worked on the LEGO details yet... hmm, never to early to get a head start... need to get this in my will

Edited March 31, 2016 by gratefulnat

[Junior Shark]

I would hope that my future kids will take it, then pass it on to their kids, and so on.

[Paul B Technic]

I think you guys are missing the OP's main point. Our LEGO collections can be extremely valuable. If I were to die suddenly, I'd hate to think my family would think it just toys and give it away or sell it for a few bucks. I'd rather have the peace of mind that they could sell it off for a good chunk of change; I'm guessing $10,000+ USD. My hope would be that my local LUG would work with them to liquidate my collection to help my family in their time of need.

This is spot on, in other hobbies I have heard of people selling items for a fraction of what they are worth after a family member dies.

[MAB]

This is spot on, in other hobbies I have heard of people selling items for a fraction of what they are worth after a family member dies.

Indeed. If you want your family to know the value, it is worth keeping a list of rough values and keeping sets together if they are likely to be sold. At least that way they may think twice before giving it away, probably to someone who will sell it on anyway.

[Robert8]

I started a thread with a similar question here

I got some interesting replies

[Agent Kallus]

I would hope that my future kids will take it, then pass it on to their kids, and so on.

I would likewise want it to stay in the family.

[Severus A]

Fortunately my wife and my daughters have a strong based idea about the LEGO hobby. There is also the LUG I'm part of - The Brickenburg Association. I'm sure that my collection will have a responsible use - at least for the next generation :)

I started a thread with a similar question here

I got some interesting replies

I've seen your previous thread. Indeed you've had a remarkable idea and the topic generated very interesting replies.

[Ragnos]

Although my collection is shockingly small at the time of me writing this post I want my (future) children to have it. I would want them to enjoy it and pass it down to their kids and so on. I would be okay with them selling the collection if they are desperate for the money but I would want them to seek the help of a fellow enthusiast in order to get a fair price.

[MrHerofan]

When I die, I'm sure that before that I would have sold stuff off so that my family could prepare, but as for what would be left. Maybe have it be passed on, or just have a note telling them to sell it.

[AnnaBuildsLego]

I don't think I'm ever going to have kids, so I'll have to decide between letting my family sell my collection, or donating it to a children's hospital or perhaps an autism unit. I'm autistic, so I think I'd like to donate maybe some of it to some fellow autistic kids, because I know from my own life how much collecting LEGO can de-stress and help with sensory difficulties and the like.

However, I'm only 19 so perhaps it's much too early for me to think about this.

[terryfay1983]

I would hope that my future kids will take it, then pass it on to their kids, and so on.

Ditto.. this is ultimately what I'm buying my lego for anyway, yes I enjoying building it all now, but I want to pass it all on to my kids in the future.

[MaasEffekt]

Unfortunately i still do not have my own family (wife, kids), so i cannot leave my Lego to my kids.

It crossed my mind, that i should make an estimated price list about my minifigs, so if something would happen to me, at least my Mom won't sell the rare ones too cheap/ she won't be tricked.

[xboxtravis7992]

내가 죽을 때 내 레고 는 큰 파티에 갈 것입니다 (What April fools is over?)

In all seriousness though; I don't know what would happen if I died NOW. I think my parents would keep my Lego as a shrine or something like that, until my sister has kids which will eventually steal it. However if I live a long and healthy life (which is the plan) I hope I can pass it onto my descendants.

[pyro690]

I hope they stay in the family, my son would love to have all mine now! My wife has some idea of the value, not just in $$ but value to me. I told her to cremate me and put me in a urn made of LEGO. She told me I have to build it before I die so I am taking my time to prolong my life. :laugh:

[RTZX9R]

My wife would put them all on craigslist for $50 like she has been threatening to do for over a decade... Actually she knows their worth and would sell them on my BL store or ebay for correct values.

[Vindicare]

I think what I'd do, assuming I don't ever have kids, is make a list of the more valuable ones, both sets & minifigs, to be sold. While the rest would go to a children's wing of a hospital.

[The Sarge]

If they don't enjoy Lego, I'll either will them to the local LUG or make sure they know about Bricklink (or the period equivalent).