Chorley Bricks

Chorley Bricks: buying, selling and renting pre-loved LEGO in Lancashire

Chorley Bricks is a business based in Chorley, in the English county of Lancashire, specialising in buying, selling and renting pre-loved LEGO. The company presents itself as a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to buying new sets, and serves both individuals looking to expand their collection and those wanting to build a specific set without paying the price of a new product.

Catalogue of parts and sets for sale

The catalogue the company displays on its website includes more than 240,000 loose parts and over 80 complete sets for sale. According to the information published, there are currently 290,000 individual pieces listed, plus additional stock awaiting sorting. Sales are channelled through online stores, and the company also buys pre-loved LEGO sets, so it invites anyone interested in selling to get in touch.

Nationwide set rental

Chorley Bricks runs a rental service of more than 100 medium and large sets, with shipping across the UK. For local customers, it offers local pick-up from the PR7 postcode in Chorley. The rental service extends to residents in various areas of North West England, including Preston, Blackburn, Lancaster, Blackpool, Liverpool and Manchester. Bookings are made through the website.

Background: from hobbyists to international business

The company began operating in March 2020, buying, building and completing pre-loved LEGO sets to resell. Its founders say they rediscovered LEGO after more than 30 years without touching it, and that what started as a side hustle has grown into an international business. In early 2021, after accumulating hundreds of kilos of parts, they moved into the parts selling business, an area where they had previously been customers to complete their own sets. That also gave rise to the rental opportunity, which the company calls North West Lego Rental.

A model based on reuse

Chorley Bricks' proposition rests on three arguments the company itself highlights: reusing pre-loved LEGO reduces waste and CO2 emissions; renting and buying second-hand is more affordable than buying new sets; and building LEGO is presented as a relaxing activity. These ideas explain both the focus on buying and selling used parts and sets and the launch of the rental service.

Location and contact

Phone: 07933 704539 · Email: hello@chorleybricks.co.uk