Best Lego Sets

Lego sets make a great gift for birthdays or holidays. They are a gift that the child (or adult) can work on for hours with great interest. In the end, you have a new model toy of a vehicle, building, or scene that you love. Legos can range from fairly simple to extremely complex, but all of them are fun for novices and experts alike. Model building sets have been around a long time, as well as toy train sets and board games, but with the help of Legos, the artistry and patience it takes to put one together can be a healthy bonding activity between parent and child. Below, we have put together a list of the 10 best Lego sets that can become your next fun project.

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10. LEGO Building Set Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Razor Crest

The popularity of the Star Wars franchise has been running strong for decades due to the originality of the characters and storyline. This Lego set features The Razor Crest from the extremely popular series, The Mandalorian. This realistic starship model contains lots of action-packed play including spring-loaded shooters, a detachable escape pod, and an opening for the figures’ cockpit. You also get 4 Lego minifigures (The Madalorian, Greef Karga, Scout Trooper, The Child) to help spark your child’s imagination. Plus, you get an IG-11 Lego figure, so they can all use their cool weapons to battle one another.

Due to the 1,023 individual pieces used for construction, this toy is recommended for children at least 10 years old. Once assembled, The Razor Crest will fit seamlessly with other Lego Star Wars creations to create an epic battle in outer space. The figures will not only be able to sit in the cockpit, but they can load cargo into the hold with access ramps or take a restful nap in the sleeping area. After completion, this set measures 5.5 x 15 x 11 inches, and will make an excellent battle toy or a beautiful display on a bookshelf.

What We Like

• 1,023 pieces
• Star Wars theme
• 5 included figures
• Working parts

9. LEGO Set Central Perk Friends

The show, Friends, is a classic American show where 6 buddies hang out and navigate life together in New York City. It’s wild popularity skyrocketed the actors to stardom and even 17 years after its final episode, the show has a massive following of beloved fans. If you know someone in your life that can’t get enough of this show, then this Lego Set featuring the 6 main characters, plus Gunter the barista, is a gift he/she will absolutely cherish. The model displays the backdrop of Central Perk with intricate details that all viewers will remember from the coffee shop.

When assembled, you’ll find a Phoebe with her guitar, as well as the rest of the crew situated throughout the coffee shop. Each comes with an accessory that is significant to the character. Monica comes with a cupcake, Rachel carries a server tray, and Joey holds a piece of pizza. The figures can be placed throughout the model coffee shop. Plus, the coffee table and surrounding seating can be removed from the larger set to play with individually. This 1,079 piece Lego set will be enjoyed by original fans of the show, or children at least 16 years old who have watched reruns and become fans themselves.

What We Like

• Friends theme
• 7 character figures
• Detailed coffee set
• Accessories included

8. LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Train Toy and Platform

With the great success of the Harry Potter books and movies, it’s only natural for toys to follow. This Lego set for kids at least 8 years old piggybacks on the fantasy franchise by making a 801 piece model train and platform. Made from 100% plastic, the set is durable for many years of heavy use. Children and adults will love pretending to be in Hogwarts with Harry and his friends casting magic spells. The train, once assembled, features a carriage with 4 seats, a removeable side panel and roof, and the Trolley Witch! With the 6 minifigures that come part of the set, there is no end to the imaginative play that your child can achieve.

To place the figures in the train, simply remove the carriage roof and side panel. When they have reached their stop, the figures can unload onto the platform where more Lego magic happens. Here, you’ll find a bridge with a clock, a newspaper stand with 2 Daily Prophet newspapers, a “Wanted” poster, and a brick wall entrance that actually moves! You’ll feel like part of the cast when you play with the set. As a bonus, all of the Lego Harry Potter construction toys are interchangeable with other Lego construction sets. Open your mind up to the possibilities!

What We Like

• Harry Potter theme
• Moving brick wall entrance
• 6 included figures
• Interchangeable toys

7. LEGO Model Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Resistance Y-Wing Starfighter

Your boy or girl will love playing battle with the Lego Star Wars Resistance Y-wing starship model. This collectible Lego set boast a 578 piece starship construction set, along with 5 Lego Star Wars characters (Poe Dameron, Zorii Bliss, First Order Stormtrooper, D-O, and an astromech droid. However, the excitement doesn’t stop at the figures. Once assembled, the Y-wing model shows off by having an opening cockpit, real spring-loaded shooters, and bomb elements that can be dropped from the ship.

Best suited for children over the age of 7, this Star Wars Lego set measures 2 x 16 x 7 inches. It can be used with other Star Wars Lego starships for a galactic battle or displayed on a shelf for viewing. If your child chooses to build this model alone, he/she won’t get frustrated like they might with a larger building set. This one has a well balanced mixture of fine details and larger elements. Plus, the construction is only the beginning of fun. Playing with this toy will lead to hours of role-play and imaginative fun.

What We Like

• Animated components
• Not too difficult
• 5 included figures
• Figure weapons included

6. LEGO Building Super Mario Bowser’s Castle

Being awarded the prestigious Toy Of The Year Award is no easy feat, but this Lego set has managed to do it with its Super Mario Bowser’s Castle. This model adds even more fun to the Lego Super Mario Starter Course, which is required for this toy to work. When combined, children (8+) have the goal of defeating enemies in flipping, shaking, and balancing challenges. This is no ordinary Lego set! Featuring Bowser, Dry Bones, Boo, and Lava Bubble figures, players must overcome the rotating and shaking platforms, then get the Time Block and Question Block to complete the game.

Within the 1,010 pieces, players will find exciting challenges for Lego Mario (sold separately) to participate in. He’ll be able to stomp the flippers or raise the arms of Bowser, but watch out for the shaking bridge! Don’t let Lego Mario fall over or it’s game over! The Time Block allows for extra time to collect digital coins while Mario must balance on the tower to defeat Boo. Measuring 9 x 18.5 x 13.5 inches, this set can also be used with other Lego Super Mario Expansion Sets. With each, you’ll find the assembly instructions only on the accompanying app.

What We Like

• Mario Brothers theme
• Real action challenges
• TYOT award
• Construction & game play

5. LEGO Set NINJAGO Legacy Destiny’s Bounty

Ninjas can be a great source of mystery and excitement for children, so if you have a boy or girl who loves the idea of ninjas, get him/her this Lego set which features the Destiny’s Bounty ship from the Ninjago series. With 1,781 pieces, your child (9+) will be constructing this fantastic gift for hours. It comes with 7 figures (Wu, Kai, Young Lloyd Garmadon, Samurai X, Zane, Jay, Cole) for more creative play and the fine details found on the ship add to the authenticity of this model. Delighted children will lose themselves into a fantasy world when they play with this set that measures 12 x 17 x 15 inches.

Not only will children take this gift and run with their imaginations, but the ship’s unique structure will help too. Children will delight in dropping the ship’s anchor or rotating the engines. They can also move its sails according to where the wind decides to blow that day. Don’t be surprised if your child asks for some pirates to go with this model for even more ocean battle adventures.

What We Like

• Ninjago theme
• Working parts on ship
• 7 included figures
• Fine details

4. LEGO Set Star Wars Ultimate Millennium Falcon

Who says kids get to have all the fun? With this Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon, adults aged 16 and above are allowed to get in on the fun of Lego building. Star Wars fans come in all ages, so grownup fans will love the challenge of constructing this 7,541 piece model. Not only will you get the fun of the Millennium Falcon, but two crews of minifigures comes with this Lego set as well. You’ll find Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and C-3PO. Plus, you get 3 an older Han Solo, Rey, and Finn to help set the scene.

Once assembled, this starship measures 8 x 33 x 22 inches and boast several interactive designs. In the main hold, you’ll find a seating area, a Dejarik holographic game, a combat remote training helmet, and an engineering station with a turning seat for figures. In the rear apartment, there is an engine room with hyperdrive, a console, and 2 escape Pod hatches. The great details found on the exterior include removable hull panels, a lowering boarding ramp, a concealed blaster cannon, and more. Feel free to admire the exterior or remove the panels to play within the interior of the model starship. A detailed instruction manual reveals exclusive content about this remarkable set.

What We Like

• Lifelike model
• Adult construction
• 7,541 pieces
• 7 included figures

3. LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader’s Castle

As we all know, you can’t have a galactic battle without both a good side and an evil side. Help create the ultimate battle scene for your child by adding this Lego Star Wars Darth Vader’s Castle set to the collection. This Lego set allows the user to construct its 1,060 pieces into a feature-packed castle on the planet Mustafar, plus a TIE Advanced Fighter for even more battle play. Coming with 5 Star Wars figures (Darth Vader, Bacta Tank Darth Vader, 2 guards, and an Imperial Transport Pilot) adds to the explosive play that can occur within the player’s imagination.

The castle hides many interactive areas such as the Bacta Tank where Darth Vader can heal quickly after battle. There’s also a moveable exterior platform, shooting points, and a concealed chamber where all the dark secrets are revealed. When Darth Vader is ready to fight, place him in the TIE Advanced Fighter to fly off into the galaxy looking for trouble. Measuring 16 x 11 x 9 inches, and made for children at least 9 years of age, this Lego model set will have kids battling for superiority for hours.

What We Like

• Evil side of Star Wars
• TIE Advanced Fighter included
• 5 figures included
• Secret castle chambers

2. LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle

Winning the coveted Toy Of The Year Award for 2019 is the Lego set featuring the Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle. Once assembled, this is not only a toy for people 16 and older, but it is a true collectable for Harry Potter fans. With an impressive 6,020 construction pieces, fans of the fantasy series will delight in constructing this detailed model. The Hogwarts Castle replica showcases such exquisite details that you’ll think you’re actually at the school where magic and spells happen on a daily basis. Authenticity is at its prime when you build the dining hall with moving staircases and stained glass windows.

Other obstacles that Harry Potter and friends must face are Whomping Willow, The Chamber of Secrets, and Hagrid’s Hut. This model wouldn’t be much fun without the quirky characters that bring this story to life. That’s why Lego has included 4 characters from the Harry Potter stories along with 27 other microfigures to complete the scene. They will add a lot of role play opportunities within the interior and exterior of the castle. This is a “must buy” for Harry Potter fans.

What We Like

• TOTY winner
• 31 included figures
• Extra building scenes
• For adult construction

1. LEGO Set Ideas Tree House

What child hasn’t dreamt of building a life inside a magnificent tree house? This is where he/she and friends can create secret codes or create master plans on how to defeat the pirates on their next ocean adventure. When children build this tree house Lego set, they can channel all of their imaginative ideas into their playtime. It may be made from 3,036 individual plastic pieces, but when put together, it is a magical tree house on a secret island where only children know the code to gain access. The 5 included minifigures (mom, dad, 2 children, bird) will share harmless secrets in 1 of the 3 cabins, or swing from the sturdiest branch. There is a treasure chest or bonfire waiting for them at the bottom, and when summer turns into fall, the green leaves can be switched out for yellow ones.

This building model will be fun for the entire family to enjoy, but since it includes so many pieces, you’ll probably want someone at least 16 years old to oversee the construction. When assembled, the roofs can come off the cabins to reveal detailed accessories for figure playing, and there’s a working crane to help load groceries up and down. Not only is this a wholesome toy the whole family will love to play with, but it’s also eco-friendly with over 180 botanical elements made from plant-based polyethylene plastic.

What We Like

• Family fun
• 3,036 pieces
• Changeable leaves
• Plant-based plastic