The best Lego gifts for Christmas 2023
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It can be hard enough to find good Lego gifts at the best of times, but with the clock ticking until Christmas day? Well, things kick up another notch on the stress o-meter. If you can feel the panic setting in, don’t panic – we’ve got some tips.
You might try and make a beeline for thebest Lego sets, and that’d be a great choice - they’re fantastic kits. But they’re also expensive, and they aren’t always the best Legogiftseither. For that, you’re better off browsing the cheaper end of the scale. Besides living in the right kind of price range for Christmas presents, they’re easy to make and won’t take up loads of space (which is ideal for someone who isn’t necessarily a Lego fanatic). There’s everything from Star Wars to Marvel here as a result, along with options to suit most budgets.
Wondering how these specific Lego gifts were chosen? We’ve either: been hands-on with them ourselves (or know someone who has); seen them in person; cross-checked user reviews to make sure they’re up to snuff. That means you should find the best of the best below.
Benjamin is our Tabletop & Merch Editor so handles all things Lego on the site. Besides news, reviews, and buying advice, he also manages our gift guides.
Best Lego gifts overall
Best for family
These beautiful kits are by far and away the best Lego gifts we can think of. Besides being a satisfying but straightforward build, they aren’t too outrageous so won’t look out of place even on your parents' shelf. Our favorite is the Bonsai thanks to swappable, seasonal foliage for Spring or Summer.
Stocking filler
Want an easy stocking filler for fans of Super Mario, or Nintendo? These dinky little packs are an excellent choice. Besides being very cheap, they’re really sweet mini dioramas that make excellent desk buddies for home or at work. Plus, them being randomized means the recipient probably won’t have it yet.
For Star Wars fans
You can’t go wrong with a good old fashioned X-Wing; it’s one of the most downright iconic Star Wars ships. That makes this set a winner in terms of Lego gifts, especially because it isn’t too pricey. While there’s a bigger and better kit in the form of an Ultimate Collector version, we’d argue that this one still looks fantastic.
For Potter fans
Hogwarts Castle is arguably the best Harry Potter kit available, but it’s expensive and unwieldy. That makes these smaller, cheaper options shine if you need Lego gifts for fans of the Wizarding World. These come with a miniature common room for each of the four Hogwarts houses, so you can get the recipient’s favorite.
For Marvel fans
This cheery figure captures Baby Groot’s personality perfectly, so is sure to go down well with fans of the character or Marvel in general. You can usually find it on offer these days, so you won’t need to break the bank in the process. Combined with a Lego cassette tape from Starlord’s collection, it’s straight-up delightful.
For Mario fans
Despite being the most expensive option on this list, we’d say it’s also one of thebestLego gifts. It recreates a classic and memorable Super Mario enemy, complete with a warp pipe base. And because its mouth, neck, and leaves are posable, you can position it however you want. Sit this amongst Lego flowers for a bonus point…
- There are ranges made just for adults- Adult kits are normally more ambitious- They’re designed for display, not playYes, Legoisa good gift for adults. These bricks from Billund aren’t just for kids; in fact, there’s a wealth of kits designed specifically for grown-ups.
The Botanical series is a great example. Besides featuring flowers and plants that kids are probably going to find a bit dull, they are made specifically for display. It’s the same with the UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) line from Star Wars. These aren’t for playing with; they’re much too unwieldy and fragile for that. Instead, they’re supposed to sit and look really cool on your shelf.
Whether a kit is for kids or adults isn’t just about complexity, though. Often, it boils down to how monotonous parts of the task are.
- It’s a snowy Alpine lodge- Weighs in at 1,517 pieces- Incldues five minifigsIf you’re looking for the latest Christmas kit from Lego, it’s the Icons Alpine Lodge. (You can get it fromLego for $99.99.) It comprises 1,517 pieces, features five minifigures on a snowy vacation, and revolves around an inviting timber chalet weighed down from frost.
The lodge follows on from last year’s Holiday Main Street scene and the previous Santa’s Visit kit. Combine them all and you have a pretty cute Holiday village!
To see the full range,head over to Lego.
For more present ideas, be sure to check out our guide togifts for gamers.
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