Brickset

Overview

Brickset is an online database and web portal cataloging LEGO sets, minifigures, parts, colors, and inventories. Launched in 1997 and operated by Brickset Limited since 2011, it serves as a primary reference and cornerstone resource for the global LEGO community.¹²⁴

History

Brickset was launched in 1997 by Huw Millington to track promotional LEGO sets. It expanded into a comprehensive database and has operated online since 2000. Brickset Limited was incorporated on 26 August 2011 in England as a private limited company, with Huw Millington as a director, focusing on web portals.¹²

Manufacturing

Brickset does not manufacture physical products; it operates as a digital web portal and database service.¹

Notable Products

• LEGO Set Database - Comprehensive catalog of nearly every LEGO set ever produced, including inventories and details.
• Minifig Database - Database of LEGO minifigures with associated set information.
• Parts and Colors Database - Catalog of LEGO parts, colors, and related data.

Reputation

Brickset is perceived as a trusted and essential reference by LEGO enthusiasts worldwide for its detailed, accurate database. It holds a central position in the online LEGO community without publishing unverified rumors, prioritizing confirmed information. No significant criticisms noted in available sources.²⁴⁹