Via Mirror.co.uk:

In an online auction house far, far away, a model of the Millennium Falcon is about to become the world’s most expensive Lego set.

In the Star Wars films , Han Solo’s beloved ship is often dismissed as a ‘piece of junk’ but in the real world it’s proved a good investment.

The limited edition Lego model of the Millenium Falcon from 2007 is expected to make between £3,000 and £4,000 on an online auction site – more than 10 times its original price.

The iconic set – unopened and in mint condition – was originally priced at £340 and has shot up in value since because it was never played with.

This 5,195-piece set,the largest Lego Star Wars model ever sold, was released as part of the “Ultimate Collector Series”.

Investment experts have suggested that Lego sets represent a better investment than gold, with average prices increasing 12% every year since 2000.

Billed as the Ultimate Collector’s Edition when it went on sale in 2007, the iconic Lego Falcon has become become highly sought thanks to the release of Star Wars: The Force Awaken in December.

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