LEGO®, Simply Rented

With BlockAbo

LEGO Hogwarts castle with its grounds

Build as much LEGO® as you want. When you are done, just send the set back. That way you always have something to build, you keep money in your pocket and space in your flat.

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From CHF 29.–For CHF 39.–

per month

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What you get

  • Checkmark A new set to borrow every month
  • Checkmark Cancel any time, no fuss
  • Checkmark Free delivery to your door

How it works

1.

You pick a free LEGO® set from our collection to start with.


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Within a week the set is with you and you can get going. We cover the delivery and ship anywhere in Switzerland.


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When you are done (after a month at the earliest) you send the set back with the enclosed return label. Make sure you have taken it apart into single bricks. Return postage is on you.


The process repeats

You pick a new LEGO® set from our collection. That way there is always something new to build.

Why rent LEGO?

Sustainability through a circular model:
rent LEGO sets instead of buying them

While the toy industry turns out tonnes of plastic every year, unused LEGO gathers dust in every second Swiss cellar. BlockAbo makes sustainable building possible. Good for the environment and for your wallet.

Made for small Swiss flats

Whether in Zürich, Geneva or Basel, living space is precious. Renting LEGO sets means maximum building, no storage problem.

Hygiene guaranteed

Every returned set is washed at 30° with soap and checked for completeness before it moves on.

Let us bring back what LEGO is about: the building.

To put it plainly, LEGO is too expensive to leave standing around. Every set in a display case is building joy going to waste.

Contributor programme

Give your LEGO® sets a second life

How it works

Frequently asked questions about BlockAbo

How long can I keep the set I borrowed?

With an active monthly or yearly plan you can keep the set indefinitely. A single rental runs for exactly one month (30 days).

How does renting LEGO with BlockAbo work?

Renting LEGO is straightforward: pick the set you want from our range, get it delivered to your door and build for as long as you like. When you are ready for something new, you send the set back and choose the next one.

Which plans are there and which one suits me?

Yearly plan: CHF 29.– per month Our most popular LEGO subscription, for everyone who borrows sets regularly. Perfect for families and LEGO fans. A new set every month (30 days), no minimum term, no hidden costs.

Monthly plan: CHF 39.– per month Ideal for trying it out or for seasonal use. Rent LEGO without a long commitment, cancel monthly. Swap sets freely every month (every 30 days).

Single rental: CHF 42.– You only want one particular LEGO set? Perfect for children's birthdays, school holidays or for testing before you take out a subscription. The rental runs for one month (30 days).

Whichever plan you choose, we deliver LEGO sets across Switzerland, to Zürich, Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Winterthur, Lausanne and every canton. Borrowing LEGO has never been this simple or this cheap.

What is the difference between renting and borrowing LEGO?

Both terms describe our service. Borrowing LEGO emphasises flexible, temporary use, which suits families who want to try different sets. Renting LEGO in Switzerland makes it clear that a monthly fee gives you unlimited access to a rotating range of LEGO sets. BlockAbo combines both: the flexibility of borrowing with the predictability of a subscription.

Which LEGO sets can I rent?

You can borrow all sorts of LEGO sets: from LEGO Technic for demanding builders through LEGO Icons and LEGO Creator Expert to LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Disney. Our range covers sets from 2000 to over 4000 pieces. Renting a LEGO set from us means original LEGO in flawless condition, complete with every piece. New LEGO sets cost the same as the classics.

How hygienic is LEGO rental?

Hygiene is the top priority in our LEGO rental. Every returned set goes through a cleaning process in which it is washed at 30° with soap. That guarantees every set arrives clean and fresh. It is the advantage over a used set from a classifieds site.

Is the LEGO subscription suitable for adults?

Yes. Our LEGO subscription is aimed primarily at adults and AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO). Complex Technic sets, Creator Expert and Architecture series in particular are perfect for grown-up builders. The subscription makes special sense for adults: premium sets often cost CHF 200.– to CHF 500.– in the shops, take up a lot of room and gather dust once built. With BlockAbo you build complex models at your own pace and swap them for the next challenge.

How fast is delivery when I borrow a LEGO set?

Orders placed before 14:00 go out the same working day. Swiss Post usually delivers your set within 1 to 3 working days. In Zürich, Basel, Bern and Geneva it is often the next day. Sending it back is just as simple: the return label is always included, pack the set into the box and drop it at the post office or have it collected. Note that return postage is on you.

What happens if pieces are missing or damaged?

Normal wear is priced in. If a few small pieces go missing (up to 10 bricks), that is no problem. For larger losses or damage we find a fair solution. BlockAbo is built to be family friendly. We know things go missing while building, so we run a spare-parts service and treat every case individually.

Can I rent several sets at once?

One subscription means one set at a time, whether that is a single rental, a monthly plan or a yearly plan. If you want several sets, you can take out several subscriptions at once, even with the same email address.

How does swapping LEGO sets work?

Borrowing and swapping LEGO sets is flexible: as soon as you are ready for a new set, you pick your next model online. Pack the current set with the enclosed return label and hand it in at the post office. As soon as your return reaches us, we send out your new set.

Is there a minimum term on the LEGO subscription?

No, the LEGO subscription can be cancelled monthly. No minimum term, no notice period. You stay completely flexible. Plenty of customers use BlockAbo seasonally: intensively over the winter months and the school holidays, paused in summer. That flexibility is what makes renting LEGO the right answer for Swiss families.

How sustainable is LEGO rental, really?

A LEGO set in rental is used by 8 to 10 people on average instead of just one. That cuts new production by up to 90%. In Switzerland, where sustainability and the circular economy are written into the constitution (Zürich), renting LEGO instead of buying it is a concrete contribution to protecting the environment. BlockAbo saves resources, space in your flat and money in your pocket.

Can I give BlockAbo as a gift?

Yes. BlockAbo gift cards are the perfect present for children (and adults) who already have everything. Give 1, 3 or 6 months of LEGO subscription. Especially popular with godparents, grandparents or as a corporate gift. The recipient picks which sets to borrow, so it is a present that is guaranteed not to gather dust. To the gift card

Can I rent out my own LEGO sets through BlockAbo?

Yes. Our contributor programme lets you put your unused LEGO sets to work in the rental collection. Here is how it works: you make your sets available and receive CHF 25.– for every successful rental. As a contributor you handle delivery straight to the customer and the cleaning after the return. BlockAbo takes care of matching, payment and customer support.

Particularly worth it for:

  • LEGO collectors with sets in display cases that are rarely built
  • Families whose children have grown out of LEGO
  • AFOLs who need room for new sets after building one once
  • Anyone who wants to contribute to the circular economy and earn while doing it

You keep full control: you decide which sets you make available and when. Earn something while other families in Switzerland benefit from a wider rental range. Your sets stay your property and you support a sustainable sharing economy at the same time.

Read more about the contributor programme and how to take part. To the contributor programme