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    Retiring Soon Doesn’t Always Mean Buy Now: How to Read LEGO End-of-Life Signals Without FOMO

    More than 300 LEGO sets are expected or confirmed to leave the global portfolio in 2026, but Retiring Soon does not always mean buy now. Here’s how to read regional status, clearance and EOL signals without FOMO.

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    Buying LEGO on BrickLink from Outside the EU After the 2026 Customs Changes

    The EU’s July 2026 customs changes affect low-value BrickLink imports from outside the bloc. Here is how the €3-per-commodity-code duty works, how it differs from VAT, and when an EU seller may be cheaper overall.

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