Top 10 Amazing LEGO Sets You Can Actually Buy
#10: The Upside Down Byers House
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As dangerous as life in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana might be, there’s no denying the appeal of the world that the Duffer Brothers have created. A must-own for any diehard “Stranger Things” fan, this 2287 piece LEGO set allows you to bring the parallel realities of Hawkins and the Upside Down into your home — without the risk of an attack from the Demogorgon! When completed, the model is reversible, allowing you to put the focus on whichever reality fits your mood that day; it’s a brilliant design. While this set is undeniably impressive as a whole, it’s the little details that really make it a stand out. It comes with eight minifigures, Hopper’s truck, and countless little easter eggs from the show.
#9: Nintendo Entertainment System™
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There are few things more nostalgic than LEGO. But Nintendo’s original gaming console, the NES, is right up there alongside our favorite building blocks. Bring the two together and you’ve got the ultimate trip down memory lane. LEGO could’ve phoned it in with a rudimentary and underwhelming build and these sets still would’ve flown off the shelf. But the attention to detail that went into this model is truly next level. Whoever designed it clearly has a great reverence for both LEGO and this iconic entertainment system. The 2646 piece model allows you to build not just the console, but also a controller and an old school tube television depicting Nintendo’s iconic mascot. A crank even lets you simulate some side-scrolling action.
#8: Tree House
We love seeing LEGO versions of our favorite properties from pop culture. But the company’s designers are equally capable of coming up with awe-inspiring models that are wholly original. Most kids fantasize about building a treehouse at some point during their childhood, but chances are that mom and dad vetoed the idea. Even as an adult, it can be hard to find the right tree, budget, or time. With the LEGO Ideas Tree House, though, there’s no need to compromise. This model, which boasts 3,036 pieces, is epic enough to make the Swiss Family Robinson envious. Removable rooftops mean that you’re also giving the treehouse a detailed interior, and with two distinct sets of foliage, your indoor treehouse can even change with the seasons!
#7: Pirates of Barracuda Bay
If you’ve got a passion for nautical builds, LEGO really spoils you for choice. Sadly, one of their best ships, Pirates of the Caribbean Silent Mary, has been retired, which means you’ll have to go with a reseller if you have your heart set on it. That being said, Pirates of Barracuda Bay is by no means a compromise. At 2545 pieces, this model is not only a great build, but actually two builds in one. It can be used to construct a full ship and accompanying island for you pirates to hang out on. Should you choose to have a catastrophe strike, however, it can also be built as a shipwreck. Add to that a wealth of details and this is one high-value purchase.
#6: Disney Castle
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Disney World, much like LEGO, can be appreciated by both the young and the young at heart. And with this 4080 piece set, you can combine these two worlds of imagination to make one truly awesome scale model. The set comes with 5 classic Disney minifigures: Mickey, Minnie, Daffy, Daisy, and Tinker Bell. Even if this thing were just a shell, we’d be impressed with the quality of the design, but in true Disney fashion, this model is jam-packed with little details that will keep you coming back. Stud-shooters allow you to simulate the castle’s famous fireworks, and the interior rooms boast various accessories, features, and story elements from classic Disney stories. At over two feet tall, this is one impressive LEGO set.
#5: 1989 Batmobile
Batman’s beloved ride has been the subject of countless home “MOC” builds and DIY designs over the years. But let’s be honest, no one is making their own custom Batmobile build that comes anywhere close to what LEGO has given us. The Batmobile has received numerous redesigns over the years, but the version featured in the 1989 Tim Burton film remains, to many fans, the definitive version of the vehicle. Lovingly recreated with 3306 pieces, this classic Batmobile model comes decked out with a number of features that would make the Caped Crusader proud, including a button-heavy cockpit that slides open, grappling hooks, and pop-up machine guns. The latter is, of course, only to be used on inanimate objects in keeping with Batman’s code.
#4: Grand Piano
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LEGO’s Grand Piano set is really unlike any other build to date. At a glance, the uninitiated might not even recognize the finished product as a LEGO model. In place of the building blocks’ trademark texture, this set comes together to deliver a finished model that is defined by its clean lines and remarkably smooth finish - not unlike that of an actual grand piano. Though this set might look deceptively simple, it’s actually made up of 3662 tiny pieces that will push your building skills to their limits. An undeniably beautiful model with an impossibly intricate interior, LEGO’s grand piano boasts 25 keys (each connected to a hammer), and the pedals actually move. With the help of an app, your piano will even make music!
#3: Taj Mahal
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At 5923 pieces, this is one seriously elaborate model. But hey, the real Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic and celebrated structures in the world, so it only seems right that the LEGO version is similarly impressive. There’s a lot to appreciate about this particular model, but the central dome is without a doubt the starring attraction. Because the bricks face outwards, the resulting texture of the dome is incredibly eye-catching. It’s the overall high level of detail that really sets this architectural model apart from similar LEGO builds. From the balconies and arched doorways to the finials and the simulated tilework, it’s clear that no expense was spared in making this miniature Taj Mahal.
#2: Hogwarts
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It pains us to say it, but your Hogwarts letter probably isn’t coming. But if you can’t go to Hogwarts, why not bring Hogwarts to you? Superfans of Harry Potter will be utterly enchanted by this complex build. But consider yourself warned, with no magical assistance, this impressive 6020 piece model will put your muggle building skills to the test! The castle itself is beautifully designed and comes complete with a number of figures, details, and accessories that really bring this magical world to life. You get 4 minifigures, 27 microfigures, Hagrid’s Hut, a Whomping Willow (including a tiny Ford Anglia), and more. A basilisk? Check. How about a boggart in a closet or some dementors? Check and check! They really thought of everything. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. Central Perk - 1070 Pieces Recreate the Iconic Set Piece From the Landmark Sitcom “Friends” Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 - 3696 Pieces Looking for a Sleek LEGO Build? It doesn’t Get Faster Than this Technic Set Roller Coaster - 4124 Pieces A Unique Set that Delivers Nostalgic Thrills Ford Mustang - 1471 Pieces The Perfect Build for a Muscle Car Enthusiast Who Can’t Afford the Real Deal International Space Station - 864 Pieces A Smaller Budget Model That Nonetheless Makes for an Out of this World End Result
#1: Millenium Falcon
At 7541 pieces, this set is not for the inexperienced or anybody who’s currently on a tight budget. But we promised you “crazy” and it doesn’t get much crazier than this! An insanely complex build, this is, by the company’s own account, one of their “biggest LEGO models, period!” The finished product’s impressive size should ensure that it’ll continue to make a big impression long after the model is fully assembled. A three-dimensional love letter to Han Solo’s iconic craft (and Star Wars as a whole), this LEGO set is detailed inside and out. If you’re looking to build an entire galaxy far, far away, the Imperial Star Destroyer and Death Star are two other impressive sets worth checking out.
