The top LEGO gifts for adults and kids of all ages
Whether it’s for kids, adults, amateurs or aficionados, LEGO.com has a set to suit every style
Kids, big kids, girls, boys and everyone in between: LEGO lovers come in all ages, shapes and sizes.
Creating entire worlds out of the best-selling bricks is a generation-defying joy – although, of course, every master builder will have their favourites.
Airports, theme parks, horse riding centres and punk pirate ships: if you can dream it, there’s probably a LEGO set for it. There’s the Lloyd’s Hydro Mech (£17.99), a ninja playset featuring a posable mech toy with a large sword in one hand and a hydraulic claw in the other; the K-Pawp Concert (£44.99), which allows kids to direct their own music videos using a combination of bespoke LEGO and a specially designed app; and even a playable LEGO Grand Piano (£319.99) for the music lover in your life.
Those on the hunt for a crowd-pleasing gift should head to LEGO.com to buy direct, where they’ll find the biggest selection of sets, exclusive LEGO products and the newest merch. With purchases above a certain amount, you’ll receive a complimentary LEGO gift and free access to the LEGO VIP program, where every purchase earns points redeemable on LEGO products.
So what are you waiting for? Get shopping for the LEGO enthusiast in your life – we’ve even got a few suggestions to kick you off…
Top gift for toddlers aged two and above: Amusement Park, £89.99
This colourful fairground is the ideal gift for smaller LEGO lovers. The LEGO Duplo set has everything toddlers aged two and over need to create their own theme park experience: slides to whizz down, a mechanical carousel, a large Ferris wheel with three colourful cabins, a train to drive around the park, hot dogs to buy, plus an ice cream, camera, balloons, cupcakes, broom and teddy bear. There’s even a colour-changing ‘rainbow’ light to create an authentic funfair atmosphere, as well as two women, a man and four children to enjoy the rides.
Top gift for children aged five and above: Race Boat Transporter £24.99
This playset comes with everything kids need to create a waterside adventure: a transporter truck, racing boat that actually floats, and two characters who form the race team. Each LEGO figure also comes with its own accessory, and the truck has a cab, opening doors, removable roof and transport restraining bars. Better still, builders can download Instructions PLUS – an interactive building guide with zoom and rotate viewing functions.
Top gift for children aged six and above: Wildlife Rescue Operation, £74.99
Rescuing animals is a cinch with this 525-piece set for those aged six and over. A winch helicopter, tracked vehicle and veterinary station all come included, along with a savanna setting complete with landslide function. And, most importantly, the animals themselves: elephants, crocodiles and monkeys are all ready to be given a helping hand by the four-strong rescue team.
Top gift for children aged six and above: Ice Cream Besties Bracelets, £5.99
This gift for craft-lovers comes with two bracelets (meaning you might just get to keep one). The DIY bracelet sets allow kids aged six and over to design their jewellery piece just the way they like – the pale yellow and pink bands can be adjusted to fit varying sized wrists, while 32 assorted tiles can be slotted into holes along the band, allowing wearers to get creative. Tiles include glittery circles, winking faces, and ice cream scoops adorned with hundreds and thousands.
Top gift for children aged seven and above: Forest Horseback Riding Centre, £59.99
Making a fun-filled gift for animal lovers, this set is ready for those aged seven and over to create their own horseback adventures. The three-storey ranch comes with stables on the ground-floor where the two horses and pony can rest after a hack. This LEGO Friends set also includes the characters of Mia, Savannah, her guide dog Goldie and brother Kevin.
Top gift for children aged nine and above: Medieval Castle, £89.99
This gift set suitable for nines and over has everything a budding knight needs – from a castle to livestock to an actual dragon. Two knights with impressive weaponry are included, along with a blacksmith, and the castle itself comes with a working drawbridge, water mill, prison and king’s room. Even cooler still, this three-in-one set can also be transformed into a tower with a catapult or a bustling marketplace.
Top gift for children aged nine and above: Iconic Chess Set, £45.99
The tactical work begins long before a single pawn is taken in this unique set, where you have to build the board and pieces before you start playing. Combining the fun of LEGO building with the strategic satisfaction of a game of chess, this 1,400-piece set is suitable for anyone aged nine or over. And for players who aren’t quite up to speed with the Queen’s Gambit yet, the board also doubles up as a checkers set.
Top gift for children aged 10 and above: Mosaic Maker, £99.99
Fancy giving someone a selfie with difference? This new gift experience is the ultimate personalised LEGO present. Upload someone’s portrait online and LEGO does the rest, creating a bespoke mosaic grid and building map, and sending the recipient everything they need to create their unique mosaic at home. Each set comes with a grey base and 4,500 1x1 plates in five colours to construct the perfect portrait.
Top gift for children aged 10 and above: Robot Inventor, £329.99
Taking LEGO creativity to the next level, this 949-piece set designed for those aged 10 and over allows makers to build, code and play with their own robot. The set can be used to create any one of five different robot designs, each of which have distinct functions. Users can then download the Robot Inventor app, where they’ll find more than 50 activities to bring their robot to life.
Top gift for children aged 12 and above: Ship in a Bottle, £69.99
Featuring a detailed ship with captain’s quarters, cannons, masts, crow’s nest and printed sail elements, this set enables nautical enthusiasts to create a model that can be displayed with pride after construction. The ship goes inside a brick-built bottle with a buildable cork, plus there’s a wax seal element and water-style LEGO features inside.
Top gift for teenagers aged 16 and above: Tree House, £179.99
Be warned: this incredibly intricate set with more than 3,000 pieces is not for LEGO novices. But for the experienced builder aged 16 or over, the reward is a satisfying challenge resulting in an impressive three-cabin treehouse. Leaves can be changed from spring/summer green to autumn browns and yellows, and it comes with tons of features, including a buildable picnic table and seats, swing, bonfire, treasure map and hidden gems to spark a treasure hunt, plus a wind-up crane on the balcony of the bedroom cabin.
Top gift for adults aged 18 and above: Taj Mahal, £89.99
There’s no need for a six-year degree to play architect with this 2,000-piece set. Part of the LEGO Architecture collection, this recreation of the iconic Taj Mahal in India is aimed squarely at big kids – otherwise known as adults – with an age recommendation of 18+. The build and display model not only replicates the exterior of this Unesco World Heritage Site; there are also interior elements too, including a crypt with two sarcophagi.
For more gifting ideas, head over to Lego.com
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