Stacking up the value: Lego worth more than £4.5 MILLION insured by UK homeowners

Ahead of National Lego Day on 28 January, and Pokémon’s 30th anniversary next month, Go.Compare reveals that UK homeowners have insured more than £4.5 million worth of Lego and over £2 million worth of Pokémon memorabilia.*

The experts at Go.Compare Home Insurance have analysed the items declared on UK home insurance policies and found that policyholders have collectively insured £4,580,452 worth of Lego. The figures are based on single specified items or collections that people have declared on their home insurance policies and include highly sought-after sets, such as the Ultimate Collection Series Lego Death Stars, valued at more than £3,000.

Meanwhile, on 27 February 2026, Pokémon will celebrate its 30th anniversary, and Go.Compare’s data suggests UK collectors are realising that their childhood cards could now be serious financial assets, revealing that more than £2,082,896 worth of Pokémon memorabilia has been insured on UK home insurance policies. This includes sealed booster packs and a number of rare first-edition cards, highlighting just how valuable these nostalgic items have become.

However, with research from the comparison site revealing that almost one in three (32%) Brits do not have home contents insurance, experts are warning homeowners to ensure their belongings are adequately protected.**

Nathan Blackler, from Go.Compare Home Insurance, commented: “We all love the idea that an old childhood toy could one day be worth some money, and it’s exciting to think about what could be hidden away in attics, garages or storage lockers. You may stumble upon an old collection that could be worth a fortune and what a nice surprise that would be.

“Our data shows that a niche item could be just as valuable as more conventional collectables such as jewellery, artwork and furniture - and with Pokémon cards, even more than a grand piano or a Chanel handbag.

“If you’re lucky enough to have a collection stashed away that’s worth a lot of money, or if it’s important to you personally, it’s crucial to get adequate insurance. Home contents policies will cover you for a wide range of belongings, but anything worth more than the single article limit specified by an insurer, usually around £1,000, will likely need to be added separately as it won’t be included in your standard cover.”

To help make sure your valuables are fully protected, here are Go.Compare Home Insurance’s top tips:

• Don’t assume items are covered under standard home insurance - most policies have a single-item limit, often around £1,000.
• Get an up-to-date valuation - values can fluctuate, particularly for collectables influenced by market trends.
• Keep original packaging and certificates - these can significantly increase an item’s value, especially for sealed collectables.
• Think about the value of the collection as a whole - even if individual items fall below cover limits, the total collection may not.

For more information on home and valuable insurance visit: https://www.gocompare.com/home-insurance/jewellery-and-valuables/