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Rick writes for Brick Tracker. He grades sets with the Stud Score, breaks down the deals worth buying, and calls out the ones that aren't. If a set's a wall decoration, he'll say so. If it's about to retire and the minifig alone covers your downside, he'll say that too.

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WHY YOU CAN'T
FIND RARE
MINIFIGS ANYMORE.

Jul 19, 2026 · Market

Why You Can't Find Rare LEGO Minifigs Anymore.

The Collectible Minifigure peg at your Walmart is empty by 10am. It's not luck. It's not LEGO. It's an app — and any buyer can download it. Here's how it works and what to do.

By Rick 5 min read

SELL BEFORE
RETIREMENT.
NOT AFTER.

Jul 14, 2026 · Contrarian

Sell Your LEGO Sets Six Months Before Retirement. Not After.

The retirement pop is a myth for 90% of sets. The peak happens before the announcement — and holding through is how most collectors leak returns. Framework, data, and worked examples.

By Rick 6 min read

EVERY TOOL
WAS BROKEN.
SO I BUILT MY OWN.

Jul 13, 2026 · Origin Story

Every LEGO Investing Tool Was Broken. So I Built My Own.

BrickEconomy for forecasts. Brickset for data. BrickLink for minifig prices. Reddit for arguments. Four tools. Seventeen tabs. Zero answers. Here's why Brick Tracker exists.

By Rick 6 min read

SEALED HOLD
OR PART-OUT?

Jul 3, 2026 · Strategy

When to Keep a LEGO Set Sealed. And When to Break It Apart.

Every set you buy for investment has two strategies available. Get the choice wrong and you're leaving 50 to 100 percent on the table.

By Rick 5 min read

MOST LEGO SETS
LOSE MONEY.

Jun 22, 2026 · Stud Score

Most LEGO Sets Lose Money. Here's the System I Use to Find the Ones That Don't.

Discount depth gets the attention. It's only one of seven things I actually look at — and on its own, it's the weakest signal of the bunch.

By Rick 5 min read