Unbox Excitement This Holiday With Lego! Here Is My ULTIMATE Lego Gift Giving Guide For Everyone!
- bringingitbacktoba
- Oct 4, 2023
- 14 min read
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So, Why Lego?
Lego are more than just colorful plastic bricks; they are powerful tools that offer an array of cognitive and developmental benefits for children and adults alike. At the heart of Lego's appeal lies its ability to engage the mind in creative and constructive ways, promoting cognitive, emotional, and even social growth, and the best part? Lego has so many products to choose from, it is easy to find something for everyone from toddlers to adults. It's really no wonder or surprise that Lego truly make excellent gifts for anyone on your list, no matter the occasion.
What I love about giving Lego, is I know I am giving so much more than just a toy or just some blocks. They foster learning, problem solving, self esteem, and working together. Some of my family's most memorable bonding over the holidays comes from building our new Holiday set together each year, creating memories we will all carry with us a lifetime.
A Note About The Lists
It is important to note that this list is not a comprehensive list of everything Lego has to offer, not even close to it. This is a list I have made to showcase some of my favorite sets, as well as a variety to suit many tastes and interests.
Additionally, the categories are arranged by age as listed on the Lego products themselves. Each set has a suggested age listed, and that is how sets are arranged below. Every child and adult will be different, and of course can build any set within their skill set, or challenge themselves with one outside of their "age range". For example, my youngest, who is 3, still loves Duplo and is perfectly content to build and play with Duplo and the standard size Lego Minifigures, but has yet to really dive into building with standard Lego sets. Conversely, when my oldest (now 6) was 4, they opened up the instruction booklet and build the entire Office Lego set from start to finish on their own! That was the day I was demoted to "sticker duty" on our Lego build - a hard day for this Lego loving mama - but really an amazingly proud moment as well.
So, read the list through the lens of who you're shopping for and use the age range categories as a guide not an absolute, and enjoy! You know your family, friends, and kids best! So, without further ado, here is my Ultimate Lego Gift List!
Toddler 1.5-3 Years Old
Inspire creative play as kids explore room after room packed with authentic details they’ll recognize from their own homes. Designed to help kids play out the world they see around them, kids will learn about growing food, recycling, and the push and go car is "powered" by solar panels. You toddler will love playing house with this set.
Kids will learn about wild animals from all 7 continents of the world with this fun-packed play set. This set is so much fun for kids with 22 animals and a variety of vegetation and habitats represented. Kids will have so much fun playing and learning about the animals and where they live.
This set brings the outdoors in as kids learn about the fun of organic gardening.
The organic garden also allows kids to practice skills such as stacking and sorting as they build the various garden elements. This set also combines with other "My First" sets (not listed here and sold separately).
Inspire endless playful learning with this colorful collection of bricks, familiar objects and number-bricks. This set of free build bricks comes with simple instructions to build some models, but has endless possibilities for what kids can create free-playing with this collection of colorful and easy to handle Duplo bricks.
What is so fun about this versatile playground set is it is full of recognizable play equipment that kids love, including a swing, seesaw, and a climbing structure. As with all Duplo, instructions are colorful and easy to follow. Kids will love playing out what they see around them, and it can help promote social skills through open-ended role-play.
Kids 4 Years Old-Preschool
This is an Introduction to Lego set designed for children 4+. These Intro sets are great because it comes with a large started brick and modular pieces. Each bag has a fully self contained build and instructions for the set are very easy to follow for kids who are new to or learning Lego. Includes 5 recognizable minifigures from the popular Disney show Spidey and His Amazing Friends.
Fans of Gabby's Dollhouse will adore this packed play set with 8 rooms providing endless play opportunities. With a large started brick and modular bricks, this set is ideal for kids 4+. Each room has a variety of authentic accessories and activities to explore, and the set includes 4 recognizable figures from Gabby's Dollhouse, including Gabby and Cakey.
Truly encourage open-ended play with this loose brick box. Includes basic bricks as well as windows, eyes, an wheels in this 484 piece set. The great thing about these boxes is they can be amazing on their own, or supplement your current collection with additional loose bricks to foster creativity and imagination. We absolutely love our brick boxes!
This purposeful STEAM based set really sets the stage for a lifelong love of learning and exploration. Includes over 200 Duplo bricks including the push and go motorized train with lights, sounds, and a color sensor that interacts with colored action coding blocks. Kids will love exploring the associations being made with this beginning coding set.
I just love Lego sets like this one which introduce and teach about real world activities in a fun, engaging, and creative way. Kids can play realistically with the fun and interactive functions such as activating the platform to tip the bins into the truck and raise the flatbed for offloading.
This farm set introduces kids to animal-care play in a fun and creative way. The barn has a working hoist, and the bucket on the tractor moves up and down for even more realistic play for kids to learn about farming, farm animals, and greenhouse growing in an engaging way, and I love the variety of animals and equipment you get in this set.
Kids 6-9 Years Old
This Lego City Holiday Camper Van lets kids explore the world of travel and the great outdoors with this fun family camping set. I love all the care to details Lego takes to make their sets as close to real play as possible, from the interior details of the camper to the baby in the front carrier, this set will inspire tons of fun and imitation play.
This Disney castle set is packed full of details, functions, and accessories to encourage kids to play out endless imaginative adventures. Whether they act out their favorite Disney movie or make up their own story entirely, Disney fans will love this fun and enchanting castle set.
When I look for sets, I am always looking to get the most for my money. One way you can do that is to look for sets which include a variety of minifigures (retail for 4.99 each individually). This set is great because you get 8 minifigures on top of the 3 story ski slope and climbing wall. The interior includes a working elevator and shops to offer hours of play.
This diving set includes some of the other things my kids are always on the lookout for, and that is new and fun Lego animal figures they don't have yet. This set includes a Hammerhead, Manta Ray, a crab, fish and turtles. That alone is enough to get a pass in my kids' books.
If your kid(s) enjoy dinosaurs, Lego has a line of Jurassic World sets that are right up your alley. This set is inspired by a scene in Jurassic World Dominion and includes a buildable truck, bike, cage, and two dinosaur figures along with the two minifigures. As a set designed for kids 6+, this set comes with easy to follow instructions, empowering even beginner builders to gain confidence in building their skills.
Kids 9-12 Years Old
If you have a Super Mario lover or enthusiast in your life, they will love this expansion set for the interactive Super Mario Lego sets. Kids can embark on an adventure to rescue Purple Toad from the clutches of Dry Bowser, or they can create their own unique levels of fun.
Another perfect addition to one of the Super Mario Starter Courses. With this expansion set, kids can add an iconic location to their Mario Sets, Princess Peach's Castle. Features a throne room, authentic play features, and five Super Mario characters. This modular set can be added to any other Super Mario Set, adding to the hours of fun and creative play.
Spider-man fans will absolutely love this set which recreates the epic final battle scene in Spider-Man: No Way Home. This set includes nine minifigures, including 3 versions of Spider-Man. This set is designed for play or display, so it really is perfect for any Marvel or action play fan you may be shopping for.
Whether your kids are fans of the movie franchise or just car lovers, this replica model will satisfy the need for speed. Display it, or re-create fast-paced street races right in your living room or playroom. Set also comes with a Brian O'Connor minifigure.
What I absolutely love about the Lego 3-in-1 sets are the value for your money. These sets come with instructions and bricks for three entirely different and independent builds. With this set kids build one of three different houses at a time. Each house can be utilized in 2 positions and the set includes 3 minifigures with clothes and hair you can swap out to make new characters. I really cannot say enough about how awesome these 3-in-1 sets are.
Teens
The perfect set for any Marvel fan. This set rotates and has easy access openings to allow for play or display of this Guardian's Ship. With it's authentic details, Marvel fans will love finding all the little details that have been included. Kids and teens can appreciate endless possibilities for open-ended play or reenact their favorite scenes from the Marvel and Avengers films.
This set is so cool, and introduces kids and teens to the world of engineering with it's authentic features and pneumatic and mechanical functions. Includes realistic movements and mechanisms such as an engine with moving pistons, crane, and lifting axle. Whether you already love machines, or are new to the mechanics, this set fosters exploration and creativity in new ways.
Another featured from the Lego Technic collection, this build introduces kids and teens to the mechanics of how a helicopter works. The motor includes moving functions, there is retractable landing gear, and spinning engine. There are also a number of manual functions in addition. These sets are such a fun and relatable way to introduce concepts of engineering to kids and teens.
Based on the Disney Pixar movie Up, this build depicts Carl's iconic house from the film, down to the balloons floating high from the chimney. Disney and Pixar lovers of all ages will love displaying this build, reenacting scenes from the film, or creating their own games and lasting memories.
As an adult, this is one of my favorite collections Lego has come out with, second only to seeing some of my favorite childhood themes come to life through the Lego Ideas collection. The details that go into these floral sets is truly fun and awe inspiring. While flowers themselves may seem like a wasteful gift for some, these flowers will last and last, and provide teens and young adults alike with a satisfying build to spark creativity.
18 Years Old +
Based on a traditional Japanese garden, this build includes an arched bridge with a stream and koi carp, lotus flowers, trees, stone lanterns, and a pavilion with a tea ceremony room. This set makes a perfect gift for any gardening or mindfulness enthusiast. The tranquil garden is a relaxing and self-paced build that will be a beautiful display piece that you can rebuild or rearrange again and again whenever you just want to slow down.
I don't know if it is the autumn colors or the aesthetic and authentic feel of the wilderness, but I absolutely LOVE this set. Lego Ideas sets always go above and beyond with the small details, and this set is no exception. The roof easily detaches to allow access to the rooms inside, and while Lego Idea sets are typically geared more toward adults and display, my kids love playing with these "real life" sets where they can reenact the world around them in the form of Lego play. Don't sleep on this set, it's so cute!
KEVIN!
Hear me out, while this may be a more costly set, I can tell you as a fan of the movie, this set nails it and is worth it! The amount of details included in this set is amazing, from the hot door handle, to the battle plan, the zip line, the paint cans, and the iron falling onto Marv's face. This set does not lack in detail, and while it is geared toward build and display, my kids LOVE playing out their favorite scenes from Home Alone in this replica set!
This is such a beautiful set, and really highlights the diversity of Lego and all the things you can create with it. This is a perfect set for those detail oriented builders in your life (or yourself) who appreciate finding a calm and rhythm in mindfully creating. This set is able to be wall mounted or freestanding for display once it is complete so you can showcase this gorgeous build in the perfect spot in your home. What I love about this set is the way it uses bricks in a whole new way from your "typical" Lego build to create something beautiful, that really is it's own piece of art.
If you or someone you know is a writer, collector, or lover of all things vintage, this typewriter is just what you need. This is a fun homage to the original typewriter used by LEGO Group's founder, Ole Kirk Kristiansen. The best part, it moves and sounds like a real typewriter. Unlike many Lego, the letters on the keys are printed on, so you do not have to add all those stickers, which also increases the lifespan of the letters themselves. It also has working moving parts (sorry no actual ink), to inspire curiosity among younger builders who have maybe never seen a typewriter in action, or spark nostalgia for those who have.
Collections
Harry Potter
Transport yourself (or your kids) into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with Lego. Let your imagination run free, and recreate iconic scenes from your favorite novels or films, or create a story that is all your own with the vast selection of Harry Potter Lego sets. It would be hard to include everything in one list, there are so many options to choose, but here are my top choices for Potter lovers of all ages (and Houses).
18+
16+
18+
9+
8+
14+
Super Mario
Let yourself get swept away with the timeless classic that is Super Mario. Jump, duck, and slide into adventures in the Mushroom Kingdom to save your friends and defeat King Koopa himself, Bowser. When you pair the sets together, the possibilities for creating courses are man, so let your imagination and creativity take you to new heights with these must have Super Mario sets!
18+
6+
18+
6+
8+
6+
Star Wars
It's no secret that for decades Star Wars has been one of the most popular franchises in the world. Now you can bring that galaxy right into your home with Lego Star Wars collections. Builders can recreate scenes from their favorite shows or movies, or build one of the impressive and awe inspiring models for display. These sets are sure to engage and excite any Star Wars lover on your gift list this year!
16+
18+
9+
8+
18+
8+
Lego Ninjago
Of all the Lego collections, Ninjago is probably one of my personal favorites. The Ninjago collection has sets for all ages and skill levels, and is so engaging as the sets are plucked right out of the shows. My kids love recreating scenes from the shows and movie with the vast selection of Ninjago sets that are out there. Details abound and action packed play is a given with Ninjago and a little imagination. These are my must have Ninjago sets of the year to make the perfect gift for any occasion.
5+
8+
8+
8+
4+
9+
Disney
Lego really goes all out when they pair with Disney for some of the most magical builds out there. Whether you're a fan of Princesses, Pixar, Mickey and Friends, or just Disney in general, there is something for every Disney fan. Bring that magic home as you recreate movies, play with your favorite iconic characters and locations, or dream up a whole new world of magic and adventure, or even build and display the magnificent Disney Castle.
18+
18+
6+
3+
4+
4+
Lego 3-in-1 Sets
Lego 3-in-1 sets are truly some of the best value you will get for your money anywhere. Each set comes with bricks and instructions to transform the set into 3 entirely different builds, making for 3 times the fun and 3 times the creativity. What else will your kids make with these awesome sets? *Note: with these sets I highly recommend keeping all set pieces and instruction booklets packed together by set so you always know where your your extra pieces for these builds are .
7+
Sunken Treasure Mission
8+
9+
9+
6+
Lego Expert Sets
Adult Lego lovers, these sets are designed with you in mind. From flowers, to vehicles, to world landmarks and more, these sets are designed as build and display models - but they still make great play toys too (some of my kids' favorites to play with are our Expert sets)! If you, or the builder you're shopping for, love a challenge, these sets can definitely push those limits, and the details included are something to behold. Lego really doesn't hold back, making it the perfect gift for anyone for any occasion. Here's my must haves for the Lego Expert.
18+
16+
18+
18+
18+
Advent Calendars
Advent Calendars are such a fun and engaging way to build anticipation and excitement during the holiday season. With Lego Advent Calendars, kids (recommended 5+, though my 3-yo loved theirs last year) and adults alike can count down to Christmas with daily mini builds and fun minifugures. Part of what makes these calendars so fun is the fold down play mat on the cover of the box, creating a fun seasonal play scene for your set as it grows through the holiday season. Lego Advent Calendars are the ultimate (pre)Christmas gift for any Lego buildler or enthusiast you're shopping for!
5+
6+
6+
7+
7+
25 Lego Sets Under $25
Finally, rounding out my ultimate Lego shopping list, 25 sets for under $25. These are excellent as small gifts or stocking-stuffers. They are even wonderful starter sets for kids who may not be familiar with Lego yet. I find these to also be a great choice and one of my "go-to" choices for Christmas or Birthday gifts for kids when I'm just not sure what to get. You really can't go wrong with all the sets that Lego has to choose from!
Electric Sports Car - 5+
Construction Digger - 5+
Police Car - 5+
Creative Pastel Fun - 5+
Tractor - 5+
Dilophosaurus Ambush - 6+
Stormtrooper Mech - 6+
Valentine Lovebirds - 8+
Porsche 963 - 9+
There you have it, my ultimate list of Lego Gift Ideas. If you want to know more or get updates from my page make sure to subscribe below, and Happy Gifting!
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