Lego definitely a better investment than gold because fun playing with Lego >>> fun looking at gold.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/investing/11817380/Lego-a-better-investment-than-shares-and-gold.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=EchoboxThoughts??
Lego bricks make for an excellent home defense mechanism if the intruders are barefoot.
I think tulip bulbs are the next great investment.