Best Lego Star Wars Sets

• Slave I – Set 75060
• TIE Fighter Ultimate Collection – Set 75095
• Sandcrawler – Set 75059
• Imperial Star Destroyer – Set 10030
• Ewok Village – Set 10236
• Lego Star Wars AT-AT – Set 75054

1996 Pieces

This Boba Fett driven Star Wars lego spaceship is filled with details and design elements. It comes with 1996 pieces to build and includes four mini-figures as well as one of the best Lego Star Wars mini figures to date: Han Solo in Carbonite! The rotating cockpit gives you a bird’s eye view of the flight deck, and the wings can be positioned for flight and landing.

Opening side hatches enable you to see the cargo hold area with rotating dual shooters, and hidden blasters give you the opportunity to re-enact Han Solos apprehension by Boba Fett. This is a relatively large build and comes with a display stand and data sheet. A must for fans of Han Solos story!

1695 Pieces

Although this Best Lego Star Wars Set only comes with one mini figure, the sheer size and intricacy of the build itself overshadows the lone TIE fighter pilot. With 1695 pieces, the TIE Fighter is a substantial build that has elaborate details including an opening top hatch. The size of the TIE Fighter is over 18” high, 12” long and just over 12” wide.

You are going to love to display stand that comes with Set 75095 and the fact plaque filled with TIE Fighter Trivia. This is definitely a display piece for your collection rather than a playing piece. Enjoy this large build and re-enact the destruction of the Death Star!

3296 Pieces

With Jawa’s abound, the Sandcrawler brings you a plethora of droids to purchase including R2D2 and C3PO.With a colossal brick count of 3296 and 14 mini figures, our Best Lego Star Wars Sets Review would not be complete without including the Jawa Sandcrawler. With a lowering front ramp, you can load up this vehicle with droids, and the opening roof and side panels give you an in-depth look into the engine, storage bay, and cockpit.

Use the swinging cranes to load parts and larger droids and enjoy the steering mechanism with movable treads as the Sandcrawler transports its precious droids to the next buyers market. Although the Sandcrawler may look like a large brown brick, the interior will blow your mind. For true Star Wars fans, this transporter is a must have for your collection.

The collectible Emperor Palpatine Hologram is the first thing you will love about the Imperial Star Destroyer Set. When you start putting this Star Wars Lego set together, though, you will be transported to Darth Vaders home away from home. The Imperial Star Destroyer comes with six mini figures, Emperor Palpatines Hologram, and a Mouse Droid. With seven powerful blue engines and a rear handle that shoots the eight cannons, this warship is not for the faint of heart.

Remove the top of the Destroyer to bask at the detailed interior including a rotating weapons rack, swiveling chairs, the control panel and a bridge. The fold-down side panels showcase the two spring-loaded shooters and storage compartment. The Imperial Star Destroyer admirably receives a secure spot on the Best Lego Star Wars Sets of all time, and when you add this set to your collection, you will quickly understand why!

This is a great set for adult Lego builders.

1990 Pieces

This Ewok village brings to life the scenes on Endor. With a colossal 17 mini figures and 1990 pieces, this vine and leaf village is filled to the brim with cool features. Rope walkways adorn this Ewok hideaway, and spider web nets are abound. There is a kitchen, food storage area, bedroom, and planning room to narrate your own Endor scenes and you can elevate Han Solo in the rising throne. With a secret tree truck hideaway, catapults and a slide, the Ewok Village is jam-packed for hours of play.

A Speeder is included in this Best Star Wars set, and the number of weapons incorporated into the set is awesome. You will find spears, bows and arrows, lightsabers, blaster rifles and blaster pistols to create your own battle scenes. Overall this is one of our favorite Star Wars sets, and we think you will happily agree.

1137 Pieces

No Best Star Wars Lego Sets list would be complete without including the epic Battle of Hoth. The AT-AT walker is synonymous with the Star Wars films, and Lego has really stepped up to the plate when designing the AT-AT set 75054. Comprised of 1137 pieces, the AT-AT stands 12” high and comes with five mini figures including one of the best Lego Star Wars mini figures General Veers.

The AT-AT has a movable head with a cockpit that holds two mini figures and can be rotated to aim the spring-loaded shooters. There is a switch-operated trap door, and the side hatches open. With a blaster pistol and three blaster rifles, you can recreate the infamous Hoth battle scenes and pose the AT-AT legs for the epic fall of the AT-AT.

Our Top Lego City Set Picks:

1. High-Speed Passenger Train - 60051

2. Deep Sea Explorers Exploration Vessel - 60095

3. Prison Island - 60130

4. Fire Station - 60110

5. Police Station - 60141

6. City Square - 60097

1683 Pieces

The City Square set from Lego has everything you need to start building your Lego settlement. With 1683 pieces, this square is filled with great details. It comes with 12 mini figures from store owners to hot dog vendors and has a ton of accessories.

The tram, delivery truck and bike will help get your new citizens from place to place. A coffee shop and hot dog stand are sweet additions to the set as well.

The two best parts of this set are the car dealership with sliding transparent doors and a functioning service station and the Lego shop, a great tribute to the best brick builder in history. Check out the best Lego car sets here.

894 Pieces

You can’t have a functioning township without some much-needed law enforcement. Crooks will find your growing city a haven for theft, so slow them down with the Lego City Police Station.

The station comes with 7 mini figures and a police dog to help sniff out those bad guys. With its 3-level construction, there are 2 jail cells complete with toilets, a garage, and a watch tower.

With a cool exploding wall feature for those jailbirds to escape from and a getaway vehicle as well, re-enactments are abounding. The police station also has office space, a rooftop helipad, and a garage to complete its layout.

You even get to build a police helicopter, squad car, and motorbike so the cops can catch the bad guys and throw them back in the slammer! This set is a must have for the safety of your citizens

919 Pieces

The police station and fire station go hand in hand. For the betterment of society, the Lego City Fire Station will keep your buildings safe and those cute kittens out of trees.

This revamped set includes 6 mini figures and over 900 pieces. With 3 modular sections, the fire station accommodates a firetruck with a cherry picker, the chiefs’ cars, and even a helicopter.

You will find lots of accessories in this set too. From a coffee machine to keep your firefighters awake, to axes, saws, and a fire extinguisher, this set will put a smile on your face the moment you start unpackaging the pieces.

Did I mention it comes with a fire pole and a stud shooting hose? Super Sweet!!!

754 Pieces

We’ve all heard about Alcatraz and how the most dangerous criminals were shipped there. Now it's time to add your very own prison island to your bustling town. This set is a must have for both history buffs and Lego architects alike.

With 754 pieces and 8 mini figure, the Lego City Prison Island gives hours of enjoyment. The 2-level structure comes with a guard tower, prison yard, jail cells and 2 escape routes.

With security cameras and searchlights, those pesky prisoners won’t get far whether they make it to the crooks’ boat or the hot air balloon.

The cops will be right on their tails in the police helicopter and powerboat. If law enforcement doesn’t capture the crooks, the sharks will!

717 Pieces

Although this set isn’t a necessity for keeping your town safe or building up businesses, it has got to be the COOLEST city set created by Lego to date!

I mean who doesn’t want to build a submarine or explore a shipwreck? Sign me up for both, please!

The Deep-Sea Explorers Exploration Vessel has 3 amazing builds in one. You’ll find the exploration vessel, a shipwreck, and a submarine component.

And the marine life!!! This set is chalk full of underwater creatures including an octopus, sharks and a swordfish, not to mention seaweed. It’s a medium to large size build at 717 pieces and comes with 7 mini figures.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find anything not drool worthy about this set. From the scuba scooter to the 16 gold bars, this city set is one of the most unparalleled sets out there.

610 Pieces

Call me the Sheldon Cooper of Lego if you must, but the best Lego City set to own unquestionably, has got to be the High-Speed Passenger Train.

This set is fully functional and has 610 pieces to build and create your very own railway system. 3 mini figures come in the set along with a weigh station, bike, train route map and lights with crossing arms.

I think the coolest part about the High-Speed Passenger Train set is the ability to add and reconfigure the tracks. You can purchase flexible/straight tracks and switching tracks over and above the set to create a railway system the curves through your entire town.

With an 8 channel, 7 speed infrared remote control, this set will give you years of entertainment.

Best Lego Car Sets from the Movies

• Ghostbusters Ecto 1 and 2 - Set 75828
• The Tumbler – Set 76023

Best Lego Car Sets for Racing Enthusiasts

• Ferrari F40 – Set 10248
• Drag Racer – Technics Set 42050

Best Lego Car Sets just for Fun

• Clays Rumble Blade Nexo Knights – Set 70315
• Chevy Camaro Drag Race – Set 75874

The classic film on the 80’s is well represented with the Ghostbusters Ecto 1 original set, but with the newest movie in the film franchise, The Ecto 1 and 2 set has been reconfigured and showcases the redesigned ghostbusting ambulance synonymous with Ghostbusters.

This 556-piece set comes with five mini figures and one mayhem figure. You’ll find all the necessary paranormal tracking equipment from proton packs, ion shield guns, and PKE meters. The Ecto 1 comes with a removable roof, opening front doors and all the Ghostbuster logos to make this supernatural sedan stand out as a distinctive best of Lego car choice.

With the release of the Dark Knight Trilogy, came a new and futuristic bat mobile. The Tumbler is by far the most intense and imaginative vehicles that Batman has ever driven, and Lego has created a fantastic set to celebrate the iconic Tumbler. With over 1800 pieces, this set is suggested for 16+, but the build is beyond gratifying.

With an armored exterior, adjustable top wings and a state of the art interior, The Tumbler is one sophisticated vehicle. It comes with two mini figures and a cool Wayne Industries Tumbler Fact sheet. This Lego car set is a MUST have for car enthusiasts and comic devotees alike.

Ferrari is known for its ingenuity, race history, and dynamic design. Now Lego has captured the quintessential Ferrari F40 design is all its glory. This build contains 1158 pieces, so it isn’t for the faint of heart Lego builder. With components like the pop-up head lights, twin turbo 90 degrees V8 engine and authentic interior, the Ferrari F40 Lego set is as lifelike as they come.

In a classic racing red color scheme with complimentary Ferrari logos, this best of Lego car sets includes side air intake, vented rear hatch, tools and road grip tires. You would be hard-pressed to find a better Lego car model to build in the history of Lego. The Ferrari F40 will be front and center in your Lego set car collections. This car set is worth every penny!

The Technics line of Lego adds the ability for more moveable parts with its advanced model building components, and the Drag Racer set 42050 is a textbook case for this. With 647 pieces, this blue and black drag racer with added flame detailing a complete V8 engine with moving pistons and an operational steering structure. The overall design is both an impressive build and a good representation of drag cars of today. It comes with mammoth rear tires for that extra grip on the racetrack, so you know this drag car has some serious horsepower.

The body can be removed to see the exhaust pipes, chassis, and working transmission. One very cool feature of the Technics Drag Racer is you can upgrade it using the 8293 power functions motor set. Adding this onto the build gives your drag racer the capability to do wheelies!! You can also rebuild the Drag Racer into a supercharged Dragster. Overall, this Technics set is top notch with no real downfalls.

This one is a little off the wall, but if you enjoyed Mad Max at all, it has the feel of the Interceptor or the Doof Wagon. Rigging together many different components, The Rumble Blade has 367 pieces and comes with five mini-figures. The coolest thing about this best Lego car set is there are three detachable vehicles hidden within the Rumble Blade itself!

Although it is a smaller build, its perfect for the beginner collector or the Lego investor. Loaded missiles, claybot swords, and chain swords add to the Mad Max feel of the Rumble Blade from the Next Knights collection. The price is easy on the wallet, and the enjoyment level is off the charts. Take the risk and grab this car set for your collection.

I’m a Camaro fan at heart, but if asked which body style is the best, I’d have to say the 1969 z/28, or maybe the 2016 Camaro. True Camaro fans find it hard to choose between the two and in this Chevy Camaro Drag Race set from Lego; you get BOTH! This set comes with 445 pieces and three mini figures as well as a functioning start/finish line. You can switch the lights from red to green and see which one of these iconic Camaro designs finishes first.

The 1969 comes with two interchangeable engine blocks, and there are two sets of interchangeable rim sets. The Chevy Camaro Drag Race set is a reasonable price and is perfect for the younger Lego builders. If you are a classic or modern Camaro lover, this adult Lego set can’t be overlooked.

Best Lego for Adults :

• Mini Cooper – Set 10242
• Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters – Set 75827
• Superhero Airport Battle – Set 76051
• Ultimate Collectors Millennium Falcon – Set 10179
• Super Star Destroyer – Set 10221

1071 Pieces

If you are an automobile buff, Lego has created a set based on the iconic English car; The Mini Cooper! This 1071 piece set allows you to build a classic green and white Mini with authentic detailing throughout. The doors, hood, and trunk all open so you can admire the comprehensive engine and spare tire compartment as well as take a glimpse into the inside of this Cooper.

You can detach the roof to take an in-depth look at the meticulous interior. With a tan appearance including patterned seating and veneer looking dash, this little Mini Cooper is a real crowd pleaser. The steering wheel moves as does the shifter and hand brake. You really can’t go wrong with this Lego car set, and if you are dreaming of an afternoon in the British countryside, it even comes with a picnic basket and blanket to enjoy a relaxing moment on the English hillsides.

4634 Pieces

If Ectoplasmic containment and paranormal investigating makes you want to drive the Ecto 1 down the streets of your neighborhood, then the Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters is the perfect addition to your pop culture collection. This 4634 piece Lego set is for the dedicated Lego builder. With nine mini figures and three ghosts including Slimer, you can twirl down the working pole down to the streets where slime oozes out of the sidewalk cracks. Don’t forget to grab your proton pack from the personalized lockers.

The Firehouse contains three stories where you can find a laboratory, darkroom, garage bay, office area and a kitchen complete with a fridge and frozen pizza. If you need a rest from all that ghostbusting, take a nap in the sleeping quarters or rec area. This set has attachable transparent arms to attach ghosts to the exterior. With open out walls for easy play access, the Ghostbusters Firehouse will give you both hours of building time and hours of play. a nice spin-off from the typical Lego city sets.

807 Pieces

This is the smallest set on our Best Adult Lego Sets list, but if you are a comic book fan, it is worth taking a look at and adding to your collection. With 807 pieces, the Airport Battle set won’t take an entire weekend to build, but the outcome will make you one content Lego crusader. This set has six mini figures including Iron Man and Captain America with his shield. There is also a buildable Giant Man and a micro figure Ant Man that can be used to blow up the control tower.

It is amazing that something so small can do so much damage! The air traffic control tower has two exploding features and the luggage carts rear trailer detonates as well. With a dual cockpit Quinjet with hidden shooters and fold out wings, you can re-enact some great comic battle scenes or use the visual control room with rotating chair to plan out the next big scheme. Either way, this Superhero set is worth taking a closer look at. It even comes with a collector's Comic Book.

5200 Pieces

This enormous Best Adult Lego set will keep you building for days. It comes with just under 5200 pieces and five mini figures including Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia and a Stormtrooper. There is a retractable boarding ramp and rotating turrets on both the top and bottom of the Falcon. A rotating laser dish and removable cockpit add to the intricate design.

When you take off the cockpit top, there is room for four mini figures in the well-appointed control space, complete with all the necessities to get this Millennium Falcon off the ground. The landing gear gives this Lego spaceship set the stability it needs being 33” long and 22” wide. All in all, this is one of the best Adult Lego Sets ever created, and you will be grateful you spent that extra cash on such an impressive piece of Star Wars history!

3100 Pieces

The biggest Star Wars Lego creation has to be on any adult Lego collectors list if you do not own this portentous personal Vader flagship already. With a length of 50” and weighing almost 8 pounds, you are going to have to make extra space on your collector shelf for it. With over 3100 pieces and five mini figures including Darth Vader and Admiral Piett just to name a few, the Super Star Destroyer is a weekend project.

Although you cannot see the command center once the build is complete, the top can be removed to see it and all its intricate details. The Super Star Destroyer comes with a display stand and a data sheet filled with all the relevant facts about this behemoth Darth Vader super ship. Enjoy playing out the Battle of Endor with this addition to your ever-growing Adult Lego Collection. Besides the Death Star, there isn’t a Star Wars set that comes close to the Super Star Destroyer.

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Lego Architecture White House: *Fantastic likeness

*Great for school projects and conversation starters

*Does not have Lego President

*A bit pricey

I like this one because the details are so intricate. Any kid that’s smart enough to bring this in as a school project deserves an A+. The included booklet is packed with information about the buildings construction and history, and is bound to get more applause then Timmy’s goopy volcano.

A fun tip for grown-ups: Keep the White House on your desk and stuff complaints into the tiny little foyer. It will make you feel powerful. Or, for those with my maturity level, you can re-enact Independence Day.

Lego Architecture Big Ben: *Iconic building

*Takes up very little space when completed

*Has informative brochure on construction and architecture

*Does not keep actual time

This one appeals to me because it’s likely to be the closest I’ll ever get to England, plus when someone says, hey, it’s Big Ben, I can chime in with, “actually, this is a cleverly constructed imitation of Big Ben,” then I’ll lean in with narrowed eyes and whisper, “apparently, the real one is bigger!”

Only the polite guests will manage a weak laugh, but that’s usually enough to encourage me. Seriously, though, this one is a keeper. The only beef I have with it is that I can build it super fast, so you may want to buy Buckingham Palace at the same time. That one comes with a double-decker bus!

Lego Architecture New York City:

*One of the largest sets available

*Impressive likeness to the reality

*A true challenge

*A bit top heavy, so falls over easily

598 pieces of pure fun! Once completed, the set measures 10” high, 9” wide, and only 1” deep, making it ideal for placing it on the shelf in front of any questionable books you may own.

And if your mother in law tries to check behind it, you can distract her with facts you’ve selected from the handy booklet included, impressing her with historical facts and interesting architectural gems about New York City.

The fact that this set comes with a little green statue of Liberty is pretty much the icing on the cake.

There are Lego sets that are clearly marked 16+, but that is not the only characteristic that makes Lego sets Adult oriented. Since the launch of the Lego company, thousands of sets have been created and every year sets are retired. True AFOL spends their Lego budgets on the biggest and best sets on the market. They know the Best Lego Sets to Buy are not going to come cheap, and they are willing to spend what it takes to have the highest quality sets adorning their shelves, cabinets and display cases.

The Super Star Destroyer Set 10221 From the Star Wars collection is a behemoth Set weighing 8lbs and spanning over 4 feet! This set comes with over 3100 pieces and includes five mini figures a data sheet and a display stand. It is one of the most exquisite Lego Sets out there, and although it can be difficult to find, once you do get your hands on it, the price tag is worth every cent!

Lego has designed some of the most amazing architecture sets based on the world's most iconic buildings and cities. From the Romantic Parisian Eiffel Tower to the Guggenheim Museum, the Architecture series is for all lovers of beautiful structural design. Lego even produces an architecture studio set perfect for anyone that wants the create their own unique designs. With numerous different sets to choose from, how does a fan of Lego select the perfect set for their personal taste? If you have ever wanted to travel the world, but finances are a little tight, try your building skills and create a miniature model of Venice, to begin with.

The Venice Architecture set 21026 brings you to the romantic Italian city brick by brick. Explore the floating city and enjoy the sites including the Winged Lion of St. Mark, Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. Travel to St. Mark’s Basilica and enjoy all of Venice and its old-world charm. Every Architecture Set comes with a nameplate and a booklet featuring historical information about each of the structures. The Architecture Series are well priced and give you the ability to travel the world through the eyes of Lego.

There is a whole modular building theme for Lego enthusiasts to get their hands on. These modular sets open up and showcase some of the most detailed structures on the inside that Lego has ever produced. Their popularity is picking up speed with additions like Cinemas, Green Grocers, and Emporiums.

Each of the Modular Lego Building sets is comprised of three floors, and some even have rooftop patios. The accessories that come with these modular building sets are too numerous to count. Lego has thought of everything from fridges loaded with the freshest ingredients to art studios with canvases and paint brushes.

The one modular building set that really stands out is Town Hall set 10224. The set has 2766 pieces and comes with eight mini figures including a bride and groom for that quick elopement, and the mayor and his secretary to run the town smoothly. The three-story build is highly decorated from the flooring to the coat of arms.

With a bell tower and large skylight, the Town Hall modular building set is both functional and fun to play with. If you have not started collecting the modular building sets from Lego, try this one as your first. You can add different structures as you expand your new collection with the best modular buildings Lego has to offer.

Henry Ford would be proud of the evolution the automobile has made since the first Model A drove down a dusty street. Vehicles have come a long way from the four stroke engines of the past, and with modern technology bringing us one step closer to self-driven cars, Lego has created some of the most amazing car sets of epic vehicles.

They have recreated to Volkswagen Beetle, The Austin Mini Cooper and Sports cars like the Porsche 911 and Indy Cars. With all of those choices, there is one car set that stands out from the rest.

The Ferrari F40 set 10248 is a sports car with serious clout in the fast-paced world of two-seater coupes. This Best Lego Set of All Time features over 1100 pieces and offers an incredible view of the twin turbo V8 engine and side air intake. The lines are aerodynamic, and the Ferrari Red color is a trademark sign that this Italian made car is authentic.

Rev up the engine and enjoy one of Ferrari’s most iconic Supercars of all time with the Lego Ferrari F40 Set 10248. This car is a must have for automobile and Lego enthusiasts alike.

You can find castle sets created by Lego that go back decades and were built with yellow bricks that Dorothy would be proud of. There are castles from Harry Potter, mansions from the Knights Kingdom and fortresses from Batman. Castles are one of histories biggest marvels, and there are so many Lego Castle fans out there, the battle for best castle would be as intense as the battles of Arthurian Times. We could not pick just one castle for the Best Lego Sets Ever list, so these two share the spotlight.

The Kings Castle set 70404 is the perfect structure for a steadfast legionnaire. With turrets and drawbridges, the Kings Castle brings to life battles against dragons and protecting the princess. With 996 pieces including a movable staircase and hidden escape door, this castle has everything you want in a stronghold. The second on the list is the amazing Hogwarts Castle from the Harry Potter Series. Set 4842 has almost 1300 pieces and included 11 mini figures. With secret compartments and detachable towers, the Hogwarts Castle is one of the best that has passed on the silver screen.

Legos City theme sets are some of the most popular for young Lego fans. The different themes within Lego City are endless, and whether you are a police fan or want to be a firefighter when you grow up, Lego City has you covered. With well over 350 City sets available since the first release in the early 2000; City includes construction, fire, police, hospital, mining, traffic, coast guard, farm, transport, train, cargo and space collections. Think of the size of town you could create with all of those! A city filled with everything you need to sustain a prospering civilization.

One of the most popular sub-genres of the City theme sets from Lego is the Police sets, and the Police Station set 60141 is our choice for young and old Lego builders alike. This set comes with 7 Lego mini figures including three crooks and four police officers. There are 894 pieces in the pack, and the extra features and details make this one of the Best Lego Sets to Buy. Whether the set is for you or a child that loves to build, hours of building time and days of amusement will make you smile from ear to ear. You will be pleasantly surprised with the Lego Police Station.

Those ultra rare Lego sets and the monstrous ones that have over 5000 pieces are nice to have, but starting a collection of Lego sets does not need to cost an arm and a leg. There are plenty of Lego products on the market that are perfect for young enthusiasts, birthday gifts or for those of us that just want a relatively easy build that only takes an hour or so. Finding Lego sets that are under $50 is fairly easy, and you can grab one from any of the themes that Lego has to offer, but you still want the best bang for your buck.

One of the best Lego Sets under $50 is the Dragster Transporter set 60151. This set comes with three separate builds including a Truck, detachable trailer, and dragster. With 333 pieces and two mini figures, the Dragster Transporter has vivid colors and some pretty cool features including cylinder fuel tanks, traditional exhaust pipes and a lowering ramp to quickly unload the Dragster for race day.

If you need to make any last-minute adjustments, the set comes with tools and a fuel barrel to gas up. The Dragster Transporter is not a big set, but the components combined are a great value for the money. This set can effortlessly find a place in your growing Lego collection, and the younger Lego fans really love this fast track set.

With hundreds of Lego sets designed every year, trying to narrow down the best-selling Lego sets is a tough feat. Every year there is a set that grabs the attention of Lego collectors. When Lord of the Rings Lego was released, the Tower of Orthanc reined supreme. The first Lego movie brought huge success for Metal Beards Sea Cow. The Taj Mahal set to this day, is one of the most complicated sets to get your hands on and the Grand Carousel set is just as popular.

There is one Lego set that has been remodeled more than once, and if you do not have it in your collection yet, we bet you are thinking, The Death Star has to be the Best-Selling Lego Set of All! The Death Star transcends Star Wars fans and spaceship enthusiasts. This set made of over 4000 pieces, is so detailed and so popular to this day, that it is unwavering as our number one choice for the Best Lego Set to Buy.

With a mini figure count of 23 and more rooms than you could imagine, The Death Star set 75159 is a Lego collectors dream. It measures 16” in diameter, and although because of the circular shape, it is a little difficult to build, the result is truly awe-inspiring. Save up your coins, and take the plunge with what we think, is one of the all-time best Lego Sets!

From Egyptian time to the modern age, our fascination with outer space has taken a deep root within our souls. Mankind has created award-winning movies about it, designed space stations to explore it and sung memorable songs about it. At some point in every ones’ life, they dream of being an astronaut, following in the footsteps of Neil Armstrong and John Glenn. Discovering new frontiers like Dr. Spock and Captain Kirk full of new life forms. Traveling to Infinity and Beyond begins with one small step, and Lego has taken giant steps when it comes to brings us earthlings closer to outer space.

Lego Spaceship sets range from the accurate to the fantastical. Some come with little green men, and others bring us closer to history. No spaceship Lego set on the market to date, brings each of our childhood dreams of being an astronaut like the Space Shuttle Expedition set 10231.

This wonderfully designed spaceship is based on the US Space Shuttle program ships like the Endeavor, Columbia, and Challenger. Building this ode to Aeronautic History transports a person to the possibilities of what is really out there and brings a piece of the US space program to the collector shelves of Lego fans of every age.

Are you a wannabe Sith Lord and follow the dark side as Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, and Darth Sidious, wielding a red lightsaber did? Alternatively, do you follow the rules of the Jedi and dream of being Luke Skywalker, Yoda or Obi-Wan? We do not know many people that haven’t seen a single Star Wars movie, and for us, die-hard fans of the franchise, picking a favorite can be excruciating.

With the release of the new Star Wars movies over the past few years, a new breed of Star Wars fan is developing. The resurgence of this epic film series is bringing young and old together to marvel at the storyline, the cinematography and the characters of yesteryear.

With hundreds of Star Wars Lego sets available, there are the classics that everyone loves like the Death Star, Super Star Destroyer, and Millennium Falcon. However, there are some Star Wars Lego sets that encapsulate an entire scene sequence from the movies. One of those sets caught our eye, and we think it is definitely one of the Best Lego Star Wars Sets to own. Filled with more weapons that you could possibly need and enough mini figures to re-enact a Star Wars rendition of the Last Supper, The Ewok Village set 10236 is a blockbuster in its own right.

This Best Lego Set to Buy has 1990 pieces and embraces the SNOT technique of building. With Rope walkways, slides and an elevating throne, there are plenty of elements to keep you entertained. There are rooms for everything including food storage, bedrooms, kitchen and a tree-trunk hideout. Bring Han to the throne and watch the furry Ewoks embrace their new-found friends. This is a build that can be enjoyed by both old and new Star Wars fans and is a must for any Lego lovers’ collection.

If you are a fan of creating complex models and have thought that regular Lego is a bit boring (and shame on you if you believe that), Lego Technic is the perfect system for you. Developed in the late 70’s, Lego started producing sets that used different components such as gears, rods, and pins. Now the best Lego Technic sets are amazingly complex and aesthetic.

The idea behind Technic Lego is all about being able to create complicated models that have more function and let’s face it, more FUN! The Power function sets add movement and allow some models to go from a stationary build to a fully engaging model that gives you the ability to drive, steer and race.

Since the 1970’s Technic Lego sets have come a long way, and with the Bionicles collections now using many parts from the Technics line, we are starting to see crossovers that extend the building experience. If you are looking for a Puritan Technics set, though, one of the best Technic sets of all time is the Technic Cargo Plane Set 42025.

The Cargo Plane comes with 1297 pieces and boasts real world functions. Using the included power functions kit, you can move the joystick on the infrared remote control to watch the ailerons and wing flaps move for takeoff. The Power Functions set also opens and closed both the front and rear cargo bays. The Cargo Plane set has all the gears, beams, plates and axles that Technic fans have grown to love.

You can also rebuild the Cargo Plane into a Transport Hovercraft for added enjoyment. This is one of the biggest Technic Sets and gives you hours of building fun.

Rail transportation is one of the most relaxing ways to travel. From the Trans-Siberian Railroad in Russia to the Rocky Mountaineer in Canada, there is something romantic and majestic about traveling the rails. Trains have played a major role in the evolution of travel, and we have seen many trains on the silver screen. From the Polar Express to Harry Potter, Mission Impossible to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, trains have stood the test of time in the movies.

Lego has made some memorable train sets over the years as well, and one of the best is the Emerald Night Steam Train Set 10194. This train is an A3 type steam locomotive that is constructed using 1085 pieces. It was the first Lego train set to receive new large train wheels both flanged and blind. It is based on the Flying Scotsman and has everything from a removable roof to view the passenger compartment to 4 doors that open for easy travel between cars.

You can motorize the Emerald Night Steam Train by adding on the Power Functions set (sold separately), to really appreciate the overall model. Loving trains is easy to do with the Emerald Night Steam Train Set, and when you add this beautiful set to your collection, fellow Lego aficionados will revel at your newest addition.

5197 Pieces

The best Lego model available for Star Wars fans today, with a hefty price tag of $500 (or $5000 for the collector's edition) this model is recommended for only the most serious of collectors. This set is an insane 5197 pieces and includes Luke, Leia, Han Solo, and Chewy as Minifigs.

When built it measures 3X3 feet and weighs 50lbs so clearly it is not meant for playing with. There are other models available with more playability, but this one is designed to be built and displayed only.

479 Pieces

The mission control set is one of the most detailed involving a space shuttle. With a total of 479 parts and 4 Minifigs a female pilot is included.

Multiple accessories from a vehicle and launch tower with multiple floors.

This set impressed many builders with light and sound included making the build more enjoyable for children and adults.

1230 Pieces

This set was released as a result of the success of 1682-1; 1230 pieces in total including 3 Minifigs, and one vehicle. This set is still considered an improvement over the original launch pad set 1682-1.

This set doesn’t have NASA’s name on any of the pieces like the original set, but features improved details, adding more pieces and complexity. Also it is more challenging to build while remaining as enjoyable as the other sets.

1368 Pieces

The 8480-1 was the first Lego set to include fiber optics as a part of the build and double as 2 different builds, the shuttle and a submarine. Consisting of 1368 parts including a 9v and is compatible with Minifigs although none are included. This set is considered one of the best original Technic Lego sets even though the build is considered to be difficult even for experienced Lego builders.

423 Pieces

This US exclusive Lego set was one of the first in the Lego (town) series released in 1990 the set became quite popular. 423 pieces in total including 3 Minifigs, space shuttle, launch tower (lattice pillars made it rare), and a transport vehicle.

Widely known among enthusiasts for being a particularly fun build and good expansion on any current town or city builds.

Our Top Picks for Best Lego Castle Sets:

1) The Disney Castle - 71040

2) Vladek’s Dark Fortress - 8877

3) Hogwarts Castle - 4842

4) Dragons Mountain – 70403

5) Kings Castle – 70404

4080 Pieces

This mega structure is not for the faint of heart. With over 4000 pieces, it’s one of the biggest castles to date. Including highly detailed rooms filled with inspiration from some of the greatest Disney movies of all time.

It comes with 5 mini figures which are a little low for something of this size and it is missing a few of the most important like Cinderella. I suppose the glass slipper in the hidden room is close enough.

967 Pieces

Not all castles have to be owned by the good guy. This dark fortress has a piece count of 932 and comes with a whopping 9 mini figures. Including 3 separate sections and four stories filled with bad guy relics and treasures, this castle is perfect for the intermediate builder.

Metallic color features and a horse mount catapult add to the sinister dark palette of the set. A cauldron of fire adds to the overall villainous feel of the fortress. If you are looking for a great piece from the Lego Knights Kingdom collection, this one is my top pick.

1290 Pieces

This castle has been revamped a few times and the result is pretty awesome. With a spiral staircase and detachable towers and classrooms, this stronghold has it all. Although only two of the four teams are represented in the Great Hall, you’ll find plenty of secret compartments for hours of Lego play.

The castle folds together for a great detailed look at the outside appearance of Hogwarts. With 11 mini figures, though, you think that Ron Weasley would have been included. Poor Ron looses out again!

376 Pieces

This 376 piece Lego castle set is the perfect smaller set to start a collection. With 5 mini figures and extras like gold coins and a gold brick, Dragons Mountain is a sure-fire choice for the beginner castle enthusiast.

The large-scale dragon has an updated fire piece that is sure to delight the younger builder. With a secret potion room, a tower with a dungeon and a usable catapult, the Dragons Mountain set is the perfect addition to enjoy hours of fun.

Did I mention it comes with a fire breathing dragon? Enough said!

996 Pieces

For the fanatic of all things Medieval, Kings Castle is the best set Lego has released. This epic set has the perfect design elements for a right proper castle.

With a functioning catapult and drawbridge, as well as a collapsing back wall, Kings Castle brings legends of Camelot to life. The movable staircase and hidden escape door add to the overall design of this coveted Lego set. With just under 1000 pieces and 7 mini figures, the Kings Castle has everything you need to re-enact battles of centuries past.

It’s an enjoyable build and is the first reconfigured castle from Lego since the late 80’s -early 90’s. A must have if it doesn’t already hold a place in your collection.

Top Modular Building Sets:

1) Town Hall – Set 10224

2) Palace Cinema – Set 10232

3) Grand Emporium – Set 10211

4) Parisian Restaurant – Set 10243

5) Brick Bank – Set 10251

The Brick Bank is an essential building for your growing community. It includes 2352 pieces of Lego fun and has five mini-figures. You will find a secretary’s office filled with accessories like a wall clock and typewriter as well as a desk and chair. The Bank Managers office has a large wood like a desk, a leather look chair, bankers lamp, and a statue. With its rare sand-blue and dark green bricks, the overall look of this bank is detailed from top to bottom.

There are printed ground floor windows and evening a coin counting machine to tally up your towns profits. Once you have counted your cash, place it in the bank vault for safe keeping. To finish off this building, there is a laundry mat with four washing machines. A bank and laundry all in one. Is this considered money laundering?

Every city needs a fantastic restaurant, and the Parisian Restaurant is exactly that. The detail and accessories you receive in this monster build are just astounding. With 2469 pieces and five mini-figures, the build is quite large; a lego castle! But with every brick, you will create a restaurant worthy of a visit from the stars. You will uncover a fully stocked blue and white kitchen. There is a façade complete with croissants and clams for your Parisian guests to indulge.

On the second floor, a fully functioning apartment adorned with a pull-down bed and fireplace as well as a kitchenette await your mini figures tired feet. The third floor has been designed as an artist loft complete with easel, paintbrushes and a cast iron stove to keep warm. Stairs lead to a roof top terrace decorated with hanging lanterns and flowers. Overall this is an excellent modular build that is both well designed and detailed throughout.

The department store of the modular Lego set series is truly a sight to behold. With over 2100 pieces including seven mini-figures, this is the best Lego modular building for shopping. This three-story shopping oasis has a ground floor dedicated to clothing and accessories. It includes jewelry, perfume, hats, and trousers. It even has a fitting room for your Lego characters to try items on. Complete with a cash register for payment, this first floor is just the beginning.

The second floor has a large selection of houseware items from glassware to a fancy gold plate collection. On the third floor of the Grand Emporium, you will find a toy department filled with fabulous accessories like a toy house and a scooter. There are window mannequins, a mailbox to send off important documents and an ice cream stand to enjoy a refreshing treat on a hot summer day. This Modular Lego Build is an absolute gem and worthy of being on our top five list.

The number two spot on our top five Best Lego Buildings is the Palace Cinema. This beautifully designed building is fit for the most important premieres in town. With almost 2200 pieces and a design that is simply breathtaking, the Palace Cinema is filled with star-studded details. There are six mini-figures including a superstar child actor and their chauffeur. The black limousine is perfect for rolling up in and walking to the sidewalk of stars in the spotlight.

Inside you will find a meticulously designed lobby with a ticket area and concession stand. Walk up the grand staircase into the theater containing a large silver screen and movie projector. There is room for six mini-figures to seat in the reclining movie chairs with plenty of legroom. Filled with movie posters and a palatial theater sign out front, the Palace Cinema is bursting with Hollywood Glam!

The top two on our list could easily be swapped out, but what the Town Hall wins with, is the sheer volume of Lego Bricks. This remarkable Town Hall has 2766 pieces and eight mini-figures. With that amount of brick alone, it is our top pick for Best Lego Building in the Modular series. The Hall boasts three stories of civil space and has everything from a coat of arms to a bell tower with ladder and bench. The first story encompasses a large hall, perfect for the newlywed's ceremony, the tax office to pay those pesky property taxes, and an auditorium for those ever so important city council meetings.

There is a functioning elevator to take you to the second floor, where you will find the Mayors and secretaries office that are both decked out with large desks, chairs, paintings, and sculptures. On the third floor, you will find a meeting room with conference tables and chairs, a globe and plants. This Town Hall is a great large-scale build, and it will certainly add to your civic center. With its large columned entrance, it bodes to say; this town hall is the Best Lego Building on the block!

Best Lego Technic Sets

• Super Car – Set 8070
• 4 x 4 Crawler – Set 9398
• Motorized Excavator – Set 8043
• Heavy Lift Helicopter – Set 42052
• CLAAS Xerion 5000 Trac VC – Set 42054
• Cargo Plane – Set 42025

1200 Pieces

This amazing Technic set although retired, is a marvel in automobile design. This Best of Technic set comes with over 1200 pieces for a rewarding build. With the built-in Lego Power Functions, the futuristic scissor doors open to view the detailed interior. You can extend the spoiler and open the hood to view the powerful V8 engine with moving pistons, which gives this Super Car its power!

The luxury sports car comes with realistic steering and suspension and can easily get you to where you need to be in 60 seconds or less. With an option to rebuild the Super Car into a Hot Rod, you will have hours of building entertainment, and once you have decided which form to display, you will have your buddies ogling at the outcome. This is one of our picks for best Lego sets ever.

1327 Pieces

This 1327 piece Lego Technic set has everything you need for some serious off-roading. With its included Power Functions kit, this four-wheeling beast has extreme suspension for any terrain and the 4-wheel drive, and 4-wheel steering makes it easy to climb any rocky landscape. The doors and top section open for viewing of the interior design.

After you have created the 4 x 4 Crawler, you can recreate a superb 4 x 4 off-road truck. Overall if you are a fan of the all-terrain vehicles, the 4 x 4 Crawler from Technic is one of the best that Lego has created. This one is well worth the price tag, and you will enjoy copious amounts of Lego building fun!

1123 Pieces

If heavy equipment is more your shtick, then the Motorized Excavator is the perfect choice for your first big ticket Best Lego Technic sets. This earth mover has four motorized functions for hours of Lego Technic playtime. Flip the switch on the infrared remote and start moving the Excavator to the dig site then rotate the 360-degree driver's cabin to get the maximum effect of being in the field. With a moving articulated arm and a bucket with strong digging claws, you can load up those rock trucks quickly and shovel your way into the hard to reach areas of your work site.

This Excavator can spin, move, dig and lift and when you are through with this design, rebuild the excavator into a Tracked Loader for even more gratification. The Motorized Excavator comes with 1123 pieces, and the end result for both builds will leave you satiated!

1043 Pieces

The 1043-piece Heavy Lift Helicopter Lego Technic set is filled to the brim with cool and exciting motorized features. From the rotating Contra rotors to the opening loading ramp and cargo bay doors, this flying Technic Set will have you buzzing right alongside the two large engines. You can load up and move the elevators before positioning the multi-directional nose wheel to point you in the direction you need to take off.

There is a buildable cargo accessory and working winch to move that payload inside of the Heavy Lift Helicopter. With rudders that move and an overall design that makes this flying specimen stand out, you will receive hours of play with the included Power functions capabilities. This Heavy Lift Helicopter can be rebuilt into a fierce Tandem Rotor Helicopter for added enjoyment.

1977 Pieces

We could not have a Lego Technic Best Set list without including a rip-roaring tractor. This 1977-piece red, green and gray farm tractor has so many motorized features that you will be wishing you were working on the local farm driving the CLAAS Xerion 5000 Trac VC. You can rotate the driver's cab and operate the crane arm and extendable outriggers with the flick of a switch on the Lego Power Functions motor.

There are manual functions as well that include the front wheel/4-wheel/crab steering options and the working crane complete with a claw feature to grab the included tree trunk. If you finish the build and are looking for more options, the CLAAS Xerion 5000 Trac VC can be rebuilt into a Silage Plow. Now moving feed for livestock can be done with ease.

1297 Pieces

Lego really pulled out all the stops on this Technic set. The Cargo Plane come equipped with authentic functions that work at the push of a joystick. Observe the wing flaps moving for directional flight and move the ailerons to lift your plane into the air. The Power Function activates the cargo bays in both the front and rear of the plane so you can quickly load and offload all of your precious cargo. With retractable landing gear, and runway will be a breeze to navigate and add to a smooth arrival.

The Cargo Plane Set 42025 has manual spinning propellers to add to the overall design and function. With 1297 pieces, we think you will enjoy a fantastic build that is realistic and worthy of being placed on your top shelf. The Cargo plane can also be rebuilt for extra Lego building fulfillment. Take apart your Cargo Plane and recreate a Transport Hovercraft that will take you over ground and sea.

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