Here is our list of the coolest new LEGO sets that are perfect gift ideas to buy for someone else or yourself this holiday!
The kits range from Star Wars to Ghostbusters to Batman to everything in-between. Basically, if you need a new LEGO set to build on or as a gift idea, then you need to check out this list for the holiday season!
LEGO Star Wars: Nebulon-B Frigate
The ol’ Star Wars Medical Frigate, the Nebulon-B is coming in a special limited edition LEGO kit. The ship itself is only 459 pieces, which isn’t too bad. But you can also see on the side of the box that it was slated for the “Comic-Con 2020” in the red banner, which we now know didn’t happen. At least you can get it somewhere!
LEGO Ghostbusters™ ECTO-1
LEGO just announced a new preorder for none other than the famous Ghostbusters Ecto-1!
If you’re a Ghostbusters™ fan, we’ve got just the thing for you – the LEGO® Ghostbusters ECTO-1! Bust the stress out of everyday life and indulge in some quality me-time as you build a LEGO version of the converted 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance from the Ghostbusters movies.
1989 Batwing Set:
If you’re a LEGO VIP you’ve probably been waiting for this amazing 1989 Batwing set, well, the wait is over! With such a massive kit, you expect it to be super detailed, and this one definitely is! You know a kit is serious when they put the age at 18+ on the box. If you’re planning on building this set, get ready for a seriously fun, but a long, task.
Plus it comes with Bob the minifigure. Stop the presses!
LEGO Apollo Saturn V:
If you missed out on this kit a couple of years ago, now is your chance to grab the LEGO NASA Apollo Saturn V at retail price! This kit comes with all kinds of little additions other than just the ship itself and has 1969 pieces, so it will be quite the project! They put the age at 14+ so it’s definitely meant for the more experienced builders out there. It’s also quite massive at over 39″ tall and 6″ wide, the box just doesn’t do it justice for how giant this is!
LEGO Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter:
LEGO has another hot kit for us to talk about as Star Wars can get their hands on a 1700 piece A-Wing Starfighter now!
A testing building challenge for ages 18+ to enjoy solo or with friends and family, this model comes with a display stand, information plaque, and an A-wing Pilot Minifigure.
Star Wars AT-AT Kit:
There’s a new massive new Star Wars AT-AT kit from LEGO that’s just amazing looking This kit has a lot going for it. On top of the Empire’s iconic Walker, you’re getting six mini-fig characters, a speeder bike, and more. All of this is wrapped up in one 1267-piece kit.
75304 Darth Vader Helmet
This 834-piece set offers a complex, rewarding building experience and makes a top birthday, holiday or surprise gift for any Star Wars enthusiast, experienced LEGO builder or hobbyist.
Measuring over 8 in. (20 cm) high, 5.5 in. (15 cm) wide, and 5.5 in. (14cm) deep, this buildable Darth Vader Helmet model doesn’t need much space for display but makes a big visual impact.
What’s not to love about this kit? With this on your shelf, people will know you’re not to be trifled with!
75305 Scout Trooper Helmet
Offering a challenging building experience, this 471-piece set makes a super birthday present, holiday gift or surprise treat for any Star Wars fan, experienced LEGO builder or hobbyist
Measuring over 7 in. (18 cm) high, 4.5 in. (11 cm) wide, and 4.5 in. (12 cm) deep, this buildable model doesn’t take up much space, but it is sure to catch the eye of every passerby.
Just don’t bring this helmet to the range, or you might start missing everything. For a display piece, it doesn’t get much cooler than this.
75306 Imperial Probe Droid
Offering a complex, rewarding build, this 683-piece set makes a terrific birthday, holiday, or surprise gift for any Star Wars connoisseur or experienced LEGO builder
Measuring over 10.5 in. (27 cm) high, 9 in. (24 cm) wide, and 4 in. (11 cm) deep, this buildable model does not need much space for display, but it is sure to grab people’s attention.
The picture doesn’t do it justice, because this thing stands over 10″ high! This is a really fun building project that will make the perfect little friend to hang out with.
LEGO Star Wars 75244: A New Hope Tantive IV
Build, play and display a detailed LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV, the legendary starship from Star Wars: A New Hope, featuring an accessible interior, massive engines and detachable escape pods to play out epic Star Wars moments.
Tantive IV construction toy measures over 5” (14cm) high, 24” (62cm) long, and 7” (19cm) wide
1768 pieces – LEGO Star Wars starship for boys and girls aged 12+ and for fans and big kids of all ages
Lots of us may have had our first Star Wars experience involve this memorable ship. So it’s understandable why it might be nostalgic for some. Not to mention it’s just a good build and display.
LEGO Mandalorian Razor Crest 75292:
The Razor Crest has a dual LEGO Minifigure cockpit, 2 spring-loaded shooters, cargo hold with opening sides/access ramps, and carbonite bounty elements inside. The sleeping area and detachable escape pod for creative play.
The Razor Crest dreadnought measures over 5.5” (14 centimeters) high, 15” (38 centimeters) long, and 11” (28 centimeters) wide. And it makes an eye-catching Star Wars: The Mandalorian display piece when it is not being used to transport vital cargo.
The kit is pretty amazing! It comes with 1,023 Pieces 4 Minifigures and you can actually open a ton of the ship up to work on it or just create epic scenes! Just look how tiny the Grogu Minifigure is! Come on, how much cuter do you get than that?
The Rise of Skywalker Millennium Falcon
- This Millennium Falcon model set has loads of details to impress fans of any age, including rotating top and bottom gun turrets, 2 spring-loaded shooters, a lowering ramp and an opening cockpit.
- This brick-built Corellian freighter model from the blockbuster Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker movie also includes opening top panels for easy access to the detailed interior.
- With 1,351 pieces, this cool 3D LEGO building toy for boys and girls aged 9+ packs so much detail into its over 5-inch (14cm) high, 17-inch (44cm) long and 12-inch (32cm) wide starship form.
If you don’t want to shell out the cash on the larger 7500 piece kit, this one has both a smaller brick count and price tag to boot! But it’s still pretty big and looks to be about the size of a smaller desk calendar.
R2-D2 Exclusive Set 75308:
- Authentic features include a retractable mid-leg, rotating head, opening, and extendable front hatches, and adjustable periscope, plus a lightsaber hidden in a compartment in the head.
- Includes a buildable display stand with an information plaque, LEGO® Star Wars™ R2-D2 LEGO droid figure, and a special Lucasfilm 50th anniversary LEGO brick.
With 2,315 pieces it is going to be quite a fun challenge. Like with a ton of the bigger kits, this probably won’t be a great build for young kids, but it would be a super fun family project to work on. And who doesn’t love R2-D2?
Mos Eisley Cantina 75290
The set includes a galaxy of 21 LEGO® minifigures with seven brand new characters you won’t find anywhere else—three of which feature unique molded elements. With unique minifigures of Ponda Baba™, Dr. Evazan™, Garindan™, Kardue’Sai’Malloc™, three members of the Cantina band, Jawa™, Sandtroopers™ a Dewback™ and more, there are enough unsavory characters to role-play endless Star Wars™ adventures in the Cantina and beyond.
LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship™ 75309
Spark memories of the epic Battle of Geonosis in Star Wars: The Clone Wars with this Ultimate Collector Series build-and-display model of a Republic Gunship (75309). Authentic features of a Low Altitude Assault Transport (LAAT) vehicle are beautifully reproduced in LEGO® bricks, including the pilot cockpits, swing-out spherical gun turrets, 2 cannons on top, super-long wings, opening sides and rear hatch and interior details.
The UCS treatment is huge for iconic kits, often costing a bit more, these tend to be the very best versions of the kits. They also are often very hard to get a hold of after their print runs so be sure to grab one if you are considering it!
LEGO Star Wars AT-AT™ 75313 Ultimate Collector Series
This is the AT-AT (75313) that every LEGO® Star Wars™ fan has been waiting for. This epic Ultimate Collector Series build-and-display model features posable legs and head, cannons with a realistic recoil action, rotating cannons, bomb-drop hatch and a hook to attach to Luke Skywalker’s line, just like in the Battle of Hoth.
While you can grab the smaller one up top, if you want a serious, and we mean serious, challenge, then this is for you. Well, it is if you can find a spare $800 laying around. Just know, this isn’t ready to order until Black Friday and might be limited.
Marvel’s Daily Bugle 76178
The set is standing tall at 82 cm tall, with 3,772 pieces, and 25 Minifigures. This means is breaking multiple LEGO Marvel set records. This thing is massive! Not to mention the whole set is littered with scenes from the comics and movies, involving plenty of different characters.
1989 Batmobile Model:
This beautifully detailed LEGO brick building toy replicates the classic curves of the famous Batmobile car, as seen in the 1989 Batman movie. Measuring over 60cm long and built from 3,306 pieces, the model offers a challenging and rewarding build.
LEGO Ideas 21319: Central Perk
Here’s a LEGO brick-built version of the famous Central Perk café packed with authentic details to inspire hilarious memories of the classic Friends TV show and to show off to your own friends
In the box: a buildable Central Perk café studio set, plus Ross Geller, Rachel Green, Chandler Bing, Monica Geller, Joey Tribbiani, Phoebe Buffay and Gunther minifigures with cool accessories to role-play memorable scenes
If you are a fan of the show, this is an easy pickup. The Cafe was constantly featured in FREINDS as the popular get-together spot, and now you can put it in your own get-together spot! While it might not be that amazing if you didn’t watch the show, if you did, it’s great.
LEGO Ideas 21320: Dinosaur Fossils
Role-play as a paleontologist and imagine what life on Earth was like millions of years ago as you build intricately detailed LEGO models of pterosaur and dinosaur skeletons for display!
In the box: buildable, posable Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops and Pteranodon skeleton models with displays stands, plus a LEGO paleontologist minifigure and sapiens skeleton figure, to recreate a natural history museum
This kit is a little more universal! Like museums? Dinosaurs? Unique Lego kits? All of the above? These are great kits that would look fantastic on display. they are simple, clean, and from far away might not even look like LEGO.
LEGO Ideas 21321: International Space Station
Challenge your construction skills with this LEGO Ideas ISS (21321) display model, featuring 2 rotating joints with 8 adjustable ‘solar panels’, posable Canadarm2 and other authentic details to discover as you build
This ISS model comes with a stand, 2 astronaut microfigures, a brick-built mini NASA space shuttle, and 3 mini cargo spacecrafts to create a spectacular display and rekindle nostalgic memories of childhood LEGO projects
This is another great kit. Not only is it a very unique LEGO kit, but since it is the International Space Station, it’s great for everyone. North America, Europe, Asia? This is great for every LEGO maniac!
LEGO NASA Space Shuttle Discovery 10283
Celebrate the wonders of space with this LEGO® NASA Space Shuttle Discovery (10283) model building set for adults. With 2,354 pieces, this engaging challenge lets you build the Space Shuttle Discovery, plus the Hubble Space Telescope, launched on NASA’s STS-31 mission in 1990.
As with most premium sets, this is meant to be on display and comes with a stand and info plaque to really make this a great display piece in a room.
LEGO Ideas 21322: Pirates of Barracuda Bay
Build and play or display this LEGO Ideas Pirates of Barracuda Bay (21322) shipwreck island model; The island can also be split in half and rearranged, revealing buried pirate treasure
This set has 8 minifigures including Captain Redbeard, Lady Anchor, Robin Loot and twins Port and Starboard for pirate role-play action, plus a shark, pig, 2 parrots, 3 crabs, 2 frogs and 2 skeleton figures
This kit is slightly bigger than the previous ones and a little more complex. At the end of the day, this is great for anyone who likes pirates, and who doesn’t like to ‘ARRRRG every now and then?
LEGO Ideas 21323: Grand Piano
Drum roll please as we proudly introduce the first-ever, playable LEGO Grand Piano; Experience the hands-on pleasure of creating a highly sophisticated LEGO concert piano model and then play beautiful music with it
The LEGO Ideas Grand Piano (21323) has a removable 25-key keyboard, authentic hammer action, moving dampers and pedal, and motor; Combined with the LEGO Powered Up app, you can play a tune yourself or automatically
This is probably the most sophisticated LEGO kit, but also the most technologically advanced. It may be difficult putting your world-renowned talent to use on the tiny piano, but the world’s best LEGO pianist title is still up for grabs.
LEGO Ideas 21318: Tree House
Challenge advanced LEGO builders and inspire role-play fun with this highly detailed LEGO Tree House, featuring 3 cabins, a tree with interchangeable summer and fall leaves and play-inspiring features including a crane, swing and a treasure chest
This cool treehouse toy playset includes 4 minifigures: mom, dad and 2 children, plus a bird figure
It’s every kid’s dream to have a treehouse. While this might only be a lego set, a kid’s imagination can run wild, even if they can’t get a real treehouse.
LEGO Ideas 21324: 123 Sesame Street
Sesame Street has been a family-favorite TV show for more than 50 years. Now you can create a colorful, LEGO brick version of 123 Sesame Street. And relive classic scenes with this awesome LEGO Ideas (21324) build-and-display set for adults. Instantly recognizable details The 123 Sesame Street building features Bert and Ernie’s apartment, Elmo’s bedroom and Bert’s rooftop bird house, and is packed with authentic details and accessories to delight fans. To complete the iconic street corner scene, there is Hooper’s Store, Big Bird’s nest, Oscar the Grouch’s trash can and much more.
While this might be difficult for a child who still loves watching Sesame Street, this is a perfect activity for a parent to complete with their young child. Not to mention once it’s built, they’ll be able to play with it like any other toy.
LEGO Ideas 92177: Ship in a Bottle
Build a ship in a bottle featuring a brick-built cork and wax seal, ship with a captain’s quarters, cannons, mast, crow’s nest, sails, flag, display stand with a nameplate and ‘compass’!
This LEGO Ideas ship in a bottle model kit comes with an instruction booklet. Including information about the set’s fan creator and LEGO designers
This is arguable the most decorative kit. A ship in a bottle serves as a great decoration piece on its own for professional spaces. Making one of LEGO just gives you one more thing to have as a conversation starter.
LEGO Ideas 21316: The Flintstones
Build the Flintstones home Featuring a removable roof, Sofa, TV, coffee table, buildable palm tree and postbox, plus a family car with an attachable dinosaur rib, then enjoy modern stone age life!
This model kit includes 4 new The Flintstones cartoon character minifigures: Fred Flintstone, Wilma Flintstone, Barney Rubble, and Betty Rubble.
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