SF’s First Lego Resale Store Is Coming to Clement Street This Spring

A new family-run business coming to the Inner Richmond will give San Francisco Lego fans a place to buy, sell, and trade sets and individual pieces, while also hosting events for kids and adult collectors. The first of its kind in San Francisco, The Missing Brick will give collectors a place to find older sets and individual pieces that may no longer be available through regular retail channels, as the Chronicle reports . The city's only official Lego store, at San Francisco Centre, permanently closed in 2023. The Missing Brick plans to open in spring 2027 at 843 Clement Street, which was previously occupied by Apple Land Produce. The shop will buy, sell, and trade new and used Lego sets, Minifigures, and individual pieces. “Whether you're looking for that critical piece to complete a MOC, your kiddo lost part of set in pile of tiny toy parts, or you're looking for that elusive set or minifigure to add to your collection, we hope you can find it at The Missing Brick!” says the shop's website. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Missing Brick (@missingbricksf) Ryan and Lisa Braud, the couple behind the business, wrote on their website bio that they got back into Lego after rediscovering the hobby through their two young sons. According to the Chronicle, they subsequently began organizing pop-up events around San Francisco to test the concept before opening a permanent store. An October event at Vara in the Sunset District reportedly featured a build-your-own Minifigure station, collectible figures, a bulk Lego bin, and a free-play area for children. There was also a buying desk where people could bring in sets and loose pieces to sell. People looking to sell their collections can find information in the business's Seller's Guide , which explains how the owners determine offers based on current market prices, demand, condition, completeness, and the labor involved in sorting, inspecting, cleaning, and preparing items for resale. The business also plans to use the new space for children's birthday parties and gatherings of adult Lego fans, or adult fans of Lego, commonly known as AFOLs. The owners are reportedly targeting a spring 2027 opening and are sharing updates through their Instagram account . Related: Local Architect Proposes a Much Saner Solution For Troubled SF Mall: Legoland