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11 Apr 2025
E-Commerce

lego set hiring business for expensive lego sets that you can rent

Confidence
Engagement
Net use signal
Net buy signal

Idea type: Minimal Signal

There’s barely any market activity - either because the problem is very niche or not important enough. You’ll need to prove real demand exists before investing significant time.

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The idea of a Lego set rental service falls into a "Minimal Signal" category, indicating a niche market with limited activity. With only one similar product found, confidence is low, suggesting the problem may not be widespread or pressing enough to warrant immediate investment. The average number of comments on the similar product is low (2), further emphasizing the need to validate demand before committing significant resources. Given the current market landscape, proving that real demand exists for Lego set rentals is critical before moving forward.

Recommendations

  1. Given the limited signal, your immediate focus should be on validating the demand for Lego set rentals. Posting in online communities and forums where Lego enthusiasts gather is a great way to gauge interest and collect feedback on your proposed service.
  2. Before building a fully automated rental system, offer to manually rent out a few Lego sets to 2-3 potential customers. This will allow you to understand the operational challenges, refine your pricing model, and gather firsthand insights into customer preferences.
  3. Create a concise and engaging explainer video showcasing the benefits of your Lego rental service, highlighting the variety of sets available, cost savings compared to purchasing, and the convenience of returns. Monitor viewership to gauge interest.
  4. Implement a waiting list with a small, non-refundable deposit to gauge commitment from potential customers. This provides a tangible measure of demand and helps validate the business model's financial viability. It can also provide some early-stage capital.
  5. Based on the criticism for the similar product, BrickDrop.co, pay close attention to your pricing model and your return policy. Make sure the pricing is competitive and clearly communicate the specifics of the return policy to avoid customer hesitation. Consider offering different rental tiers or subscription options to cater to varying budgets and preferences.
  6. If, after three weeks of active promotion and engagement, you can't find at least five individuals willing to put down a small deposit or commit to a rental, it's a strong signal that the demand is not sufficient to justify further investment at this time. Re-evaluate your target market, pricing, or the core value proposition.
  7. Analyze BrickDrop.co's online presence, marketing materials, and customer reviews to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Use this information to refine your own strategy and differentiate your service.

Questions

  1. What specific types of Lego sets (e.g., Architecture, Star Wars, Technic) are most likely to drive rental demand, and what price points would be considered attractive to potential customers?
  2. What are the logistical considerations for cleaning, sanitizing, and ensuring the complete return of all Lego pieces in each set, and how will this impact your operational costs and pricing?
  3. How can you build a community around your Lego rental service to foster engagement, collect feedback, and create a loyal customer base?

Your are here

The idea of a Lego set rental service falls into a "Minimal Signal" category, indicating a niche market with limited activity. With only one similar product found, confidence is low, suggesting the problem may not be widespread or pressing enough to warrant immediate investment. The average number of comments on the similar product is low (2), further emphasizing the need to validate demand before committing significant resources. Given the current market landscape, proving that real demand exists for Lego set rentals is critical before moving forward.

Recommendations

  1. Given the limited signal, your immediate focus should be on validating the demand for Lego set rentals. Posting in online communities and forums where Lego enthusiasts gather is a great way to gauge interest and collect feedback on your proposed service.
  2. Before building a fully automated rental system, offer to manually rent out a few Lego sets to 2-3 potential customers. This will allow you to understand the operational challenges, refine your pricing model, and gather firsthand insights into customer preferences.
  3. Create a concise and engaging explainer video showcasing the benefits of your Lego rental service, highlighting the variety of sets available, cost savings compared to purchasing, and the convenience of returns. Monitor viewership to gauge interest.
  4. Implement a waiting list with a small, non-refundable deposit to gauge commitment from potential customers. This provides a tangible measure of demand and helps validate the business model's financial viability. It can also provide some early-stage capital.
  5. Based on the criticism for the similar product, BrickDrop.co, pay close attention to your pricing model and your return policy. Make sure the pricing is competitive and clearly communicate the specifics of the return policy to avoid customer hesitation. Consider offering different rental tiers or subscription options to cater to varying budgets and preferences.
  6. If, after three weeks of active promotion and engagement, you can't find at least five individuals willing to put down a small deposit or commit to a rental, it's a strong signal that the demand is not sufficient to justify further investment at this time. Re-evaluate your target market, pricing, or the core value proposition.
  7. Analyze BrickDrop.co's online presence, marketing materials, and customer reviews to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Use this information to refine your own strategy and differentiate your service.

Questions

  1. What specific types of Lego sets (e.g., Architecture, Star Wars, Technic) are most likely to drive rental demand, and what price points would be considered attractive to potential customers?
  2. What are the logistical considerations for cleaning, sanitizing, and ensuring the complete return of all Lego pieces in each set, and how will this impact your operational costs and pricing?
  3. How can you build a community around your Lego rental service to foster engagement, collect feedback, and create a loyal customer base?

  • Confidence: Low
    • Number of similar products: 1
  • Engagement: Low
    • Average number of comments: 2
  • Net use signal: 50.0%
    • Positive use signal: 50.0%
    • Negative use signal: 0.0%
  • Net buy signal: 0.0%
    • Positive buy signal: 0.0%
    • Negative buy signal: 0.0%

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The x-axis represents the overall feedback each product received. This is calculated from the net use and buy signals that were expressed in the comments. The maximum is +1, which means all comments (across all similar products) were positive, expressed a willingness to use & buy said product. The minimum is -1 and it means the exact opposite.

The y-axis captures the strength of the signal, i.e. how many people commented and how does this rank against other products in this category. The maximum is +1, which means these products were the most liked, upvoted and talked about launches recently. The minimum is 0, meaning zero engagement or feedback was received.

The sizes of the product dots are determined by the relevance to your idea, where 10 is the maximum.

Your idea is the big blueish dot, which should lie somewhere in the polygon defined by these products. It can be off-center because we use custom weighting to summarize these metrics.

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BrickDrop.co - Setting the gold standard in Lego® rental.

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Transform your Lego® journey with BrickDrop.co, where endless possibilities await. Affordable rentals, no storage hassle, and a paradise for builders for all ages. Experience the joy of limitless Lego® without the financial burden or clutter. Lego® for all.

The product launch garnered interest, with one user suggesting a blog to expand on the concept. Another user expressed excitement after a long wait, but voiced concerns about the product's price and availability.

The primary criticisms revolve around pricing and return policies. Users feel the price point is somewhat high. There are also concerns and uncertainties regarding the specifics and clarity of the return policy, leading to hesitation among potential customers.

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