13 Best Lego Sets for Adults for Builders of All Skill Levels

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At Best Products, we’re firm believers that you’re never too old for toys. If you were a fan of Lego growing up (who wasn’t?), and you want to revisit the hobby, there are hundreds of cool Lego sets specifically tailored for adults that’ll provide you with hours’ worth of fun. Playing with Lego sets is an excellent way to kill time — and it’s even been proven that these little building blocks alleviate stress, anxiety, and promote mindfulness. And, of course, Lego sets are an amazing gift for holidays and special occasions.

Best Lego Sets for Adults

• Best for Train Enthusiasts: Lego Crocodile Locomotive Building Kit
  

• Best for Music Lovers: Lego Art “The Beatles” Building Kit

• Best for Art Lovers: Lego "The Starry Night" Building Block Set

• Best for Car Lovers: Lego Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) Building Kit

• For a Dose of Nostalgia: Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (71374) Building Kit

• For the Aspiring Witch or Wizard: Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle (71043) Building Kit

• For Someone Who Likes a Challenge: Lego Star Wars: A New Hope Imperial Star Destroyer (75252) Building Kit

• Best for Thrill Seekers: Lego Haunted House (10273) Building Kit

• Awe-Inducing Architecture: Lego Architecture Taj Mahal (20156) Building Kit

• Best Starter Kit for Collectors: Lego Creator Expert Assembly Square (10255) Building Kit

• For the Christmas-Obsessed: Lego Elf Club House (10275) Building Kit

• Best Set to Display: Lego Bonsai Tree (10281) Building Kit

• A Stunning Floral Arrangement: Lego Flower Bouquet (10280) Building Kit

We set out to find the best Lego sets for adults that are equally fun, challenging, cool, and collectible. Our picks cater toward music lovers, car aficionados, architecture appreciators, and pop culture fans. Even though this guide was created with adult builders in mind, we're confident that many of our recommended sets are a perfect way to spend time with kids, too. Shop our favorite Lego sets below and get your brick on!

Lego Crocodile Locomotive Building Kit

If you're interested in recreating the iconic toy trains from your youth, look no further. This locomotive is the first crocodile design train Lego has done since 1991, and it'll surely bring back old childhood memories of your train playing days.

This Lego set for adults is made of 1,271 pieces. It's a trickier build than most, but it's a rewarding one. We love its display track and incredible attention to detail. The train model, which was inspired by the Class Ce 6/8 III locomotive, measures more than 6 inches in height and about 21 inches in length.

Lego Art “The Beatles” Building Kit

This cool 4-in-1 Lego includes nearly 3,000 1 x 1 round tiles to create a mosaic based on portraits of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr that were taken for The Beatles’ White album.

The set comes with some Lego Technic bricks to build the base, plus additional pieces for the frame. When you're done, you can even attach the mosaic to the wall. The kit even comes with a downloadable soundtrack to play while you build.

If you're not a fan of the Beatles, don't fret. Lego sells a bunch of different mosaics from Iron Man, Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe pop art portrait, or even a Mickey Mouse mosaic for Disney fans and collectors.

Lego "The Starry Night" Building Block Set

The Museum of Modern Art is no longer the only place where you can find one of the most famous pieces of art on display thanks to this mountable Lego version.

The Starry Night set comes with 2,316 pieces and even includes a Van Gogh mini-figure, paintbrush, palette, and easel that can be projected from the painting with an adjustable arm.

The lego pieces layer over each other to recreate Van Gogh's integral texture and brushstrokes featured in this iconic painting. The set comes with a hook so you can add this 3D recreation to your gallery wall for your friends and family to admire.

Lego Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin Building Kit

Aton Martin's iconic DB5 is no stranger to the ever-popular Bond film franchise. The getaway car was first featured back in ’64 in Goldfinger, but it’s made several cameos since then. From GoldenEye to Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino Royale, and even 2012’s Skyfall, starring Daniel Craig. Now, you can build a 1:8 scale model of your own.

This build features a working ejector seat, revolving number plates, a hidden phone, front wing machine guns, and of course — it's painted in Silver Birch just like the original. The model is about a foot long, and it's made of nearly 1,300 pieces.

Lego Nintendo Entertainment System Building Kit

Lego and Nintendo teamed up to create this iconic 2,646-piece set that assembles into the NES console. Gamers can even build an ’80s-looking TV set and a game cartridge that fits into the console. It even includes a controller with a connecting cable and plug.

Our part about this build is its scrolling screen that lets builders recreate Level 1:1 on Super Mario Bros. — arguably the best video game of all time. This set is perfect for gamers and Lego fans alike.

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Building Kit

If you're still waiting for your Hogwarts letter to arrive, boy, do we have the Lego set for you. This highly detailed collectible includes more than 6,000 pieces — allowing you to create the Whomping Willow, Great Hall, Chamber of Secrets, Hagrid's Hut, and more. It's truly magical!

The kit even includes four minifigures. Surprisingly enough, it's not Harry and the gang but rather the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When completed, the castle measures more than 22 inches in height, 27 inches wide, and 16 inches deep.

Lego Star Wars: A New Hope Imperial Star Destroyer Building Kit

Whether you're a die-hard Star Wars fan or you have no idea who Obi-Wan Kenobi is, we promise you'll be blown away by this build. It's actually one of Lego's largest. Featuring a whopping 4,784 total pieces, it's definitely a time commitment and requires several hours to build.

The Imperial Star Destroyer model includes a display stand, two Imperial minifigures, and features swiveling guns, a tilting radar dish, and enormous engine exhausts. The build is 43 inches long and more than 17 inches tall, so definitely make sure you have a big table to construct it on.

Le Haunted House Building Kit

This 3,231-piece set is the first in Lego's new Fairground Collection that's explicitly designed for adult builders to inspire them to re-focus and get creative. The extremely detailed build stands over 25 inches tall and packs plenty of spooky surprises.

The model, which Lego calls Manor Von Barron, features a fully functioning free-fall ride, a glowing portrait, and dozens of haunted ancient relics. If you want to take a deeper dive and see what lies beneath this mystery-filled mansion, check out this video hosted by its Lego designers.

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Lego Architecture Taj Mahal (20156) Building Kit

The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahān, is one of the world’s greatest memorials. And now you can recreate the marble-clad marvel in your own home... well, an extremely scaled-down version of it! It’s one of Lego’s most iconic and elegant-looking builds, and the model measures 9 inches wide.

The kit includes 2,022 pieces, and if you're feeling ambitious, you can complete the build in a day, but we recommend taking your time. There are even historical remarks in the instructions, which are a really nice touch.

Whether you're into architecture or are just a fan of travel and history, we can't recommend this gorgeous Lego set for adults enough.

LEGO Creator Expert Assembly Square Building Kit

The Assembly Square is one of Lego’s many “Modular Build” sets that were created in response to feedback from the Adult Fans of the Lego community. Typically, each year Lego releases a new set, and conveniently enough, all of them can be joined together to construct a large neighborhood or Lego City if you go all out like this guy.

Lego has been creating these Modular Build sets since 2007, so there is plenty to collect. As for this one, it features a ground-level bakery, a florist, a café, a dance studio, and a gorgeous fountain. This highly detailed Lego set for adults is made from 4,000 pieces.

LEGO Elf Club House Building Kit

This adorable Lego set offers folks the perfect escape from Christmas craziness while still keeping them in the holiday spirit. Lego’s Elf Clubhouse is a quaint cottage that features a repositionable chimney, a sleigh port, and adorable Christmas lights.

The “brick” building measures about 9 inches tall and 5 inches deep. If you want to create an annual tradition of putting together a holiday-themed Lego set, consider pairing it with the Lego Gingerbread House or Fire Station so you can create a festive Christmas village over time!

Lego Bonsai Tree (10281) Building Kit

Typically priced under $50, the Lego Bonsai tree is one of the more affordable and unique sets you can buy. Despite being made from tiny plastic Lego pieces, the bonsai somehow manages to look serene and beautiful.

The tree pairs with a planter, and you’ll even construct a “bamboo” stand for it all to sit on. The best part about this kit is it includes pink cherry blossoms you can swap out for the green leaves.

LEGO Flower Bouquet Building Kit

Flowers look and smell nice, and they are fun to give and receive, but they are born to die. This beautiful Lego flower bouquet will last as long as you can keep all of its 756 pieces.

The arrangement was inspired by roses, snapdragons, poppies, asters, daisies, and grass. You'll create 15 stems in total, and the flowers are sturdy and strong enough to freely stand in a vase.

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