How Do LEGO YouTubers Afford So Much LEGO?

July 24, 2023

Most of us can’t afford to buy every LEGO set we like the look of, so you might turn to YouTube to scratch the itch of building a new set instead. But sooner or later, you’re bound to wonder how these YouTubers manage to get their hands on so much LEGO themselves.

In fact, there are several methods YouTubers can use to get more LEGO. We’ve covered them all in today’s top story.

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• … and more!

-Dan

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