jonnyhanukkah Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I have my big haul from Toys R Us sales this weekend currently chilling in my trunk, literally. I'm in NY and we have a little bit of snow and freezing temps in the area. All of these Lego sets are going to their final destination tomorrow at my office/warehouse. Is it safe leaving Lego in a freezing car overnight? Or should I bring them in to the house for the time being? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I have my Lego in an unheated shed outside. I'm in NY too. I think one night in your car will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) My 4 mazes were in the car last night, IL, got over 5" of snow in last 24hours if its mr. Freeze sets, holiday/winter sets - those will do just fine...others, at 0°F, will turn white. Edited December 12, 2016 by Lordoflego 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lego Templar Posted December 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2016 Did you inspect the minifigures? Depends what they are wearing. If they have long sleeves and pants I think it will be ok. I could be wrong. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 would be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyhanukkah Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Thanks to 3 out of 4 of you for the advice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lego Templar Posted December 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2016 Thanks to 3 out of 4 of you for the advice That's not nice. lordoflego tried his best to help.... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GhostDad Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I think the lego pieces will do fine. Strange things can happen to the boxes in very cold temperatures though. I've had warping issues result, and once you bring them inside you can actually get condensation that can cause visible water damage if you're not careful. Plus in my area, well-meaning but tragically meth-addicted folks have a habit of jimmying open trunks to scavenge for goodies. I would bring the lego sets inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 This is why I keep my sets in climate controlled warehouse and NOT in the attic. If you keep expensive sets in the attic for more than one Summer & Winter, you'll be looking forward to loose seals and maybe warping. Remember, the slightest blemish wipes £s of the value! One night in a car should be OK temperature wise but, make sure that nobody saw you fill the car and knows that you left it full. I never leave sets in my car overnight. If in doubt, bring them inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzaluna Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 19 hours ago, Lego Templar said: That's not nice. lordoflego tried his best to help.... ouch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoMan1212 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I think the question on everyone's mind is, are they still alive? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 This is why I keep my sets in climate controlled warehouse and NOT in the attic. If you keep expensive sets in the attic for more than one Summer & Winter, you'll be looking forward to loose seals and maybe warping. Remember, the slightest blemish wipes £s of the value! One night in a car should be OK temperature wise but, make sure that nobody saw you fill the car and knows that you left it full. I never leave sets in my car overnight. If in doubt, bring them inside.Unless the box is in very bad shape, I have never seen box condition severely impact a set's value. I'll take pics of my sets that are sitting in a climate controlled by Mother Nature. Mind it that my shed is insulated, and inna shady spot in my yard so it does not sustain harsh heat. They have been in there for about a year now. Have not noticed any of those things yet. I think they sustain more damage from improper positioning or stacking than from climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwraith Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Don't know about cold, but extreme heat can loosen the glue on the seals a bit. Had it happen to some T-Rex Trackers and an SSD/DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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