The Best LEGO Sets on StockX

The history of LEGO dates back nearly 90 years to a small carpenter’s workshop in Denmark. Since its humble beginnings, it has grown into one of the most beloved collectible toys in the world, even being named toy of the century in 2000 by both Fortune Magazine and the British Association of Toy Retailers. With the best LEGO sets of the year always being hit gifts during the holidays for beginners and master builders alike, finding the set you are looking for can be a real challenge. But don’t fret, on StockX you can always find the latest and greatest LEGO sets of the season. Below we have provided you with a guide for the best LEGO sets to go after this holiday. 

LEGO Botanical Collection Bonsai Tree Set 10281

Plants can do wonders to brighten up a room and bring a feeling of calm to your space, but not all of us have been blessed with a green thumb. LEGO offered its solution to that problem at the beginning of 2021 by releasing the LEGO Botanical Collection Bonsai Tree Set. This 878 piece set comes with its own buildable pot and two choices of leaves as you can either affix the traditional green bonsai tree leaves or choose to give it a more colourful finish with pink cherry blossoms (that are actually frog-shaped bricks). The LEGO Botanical Collection Bonsai Tree Set is also one of the best LEGO sets for the environment as several of the pieces have been made from sustainably sourced sugarcane. This LEGO kit is definitely on the more advanced side though, as it is intended for builders 18 and up. 

LEGO Ideas Home Alone Set 21330

Prepare to help Kevin McCallister defend his house from the Wet Bandits by taking on the challenge of the LEGO Ideas Home Alone Set. The kit totals 3,955 pieces and contains some incredible details from the cult holiday classic film such as the zipline between the house and Kevin’s treehouse, the toy train set featuring the Michael Jordan cardboard cutout, and even the Oh-Kay Plumbing & Heating truck used as the Wet Bandits getaway truck in the movie. Find five Minifigures including a Marv figure whose face is tattooed with the imprint of the infamous hot iron, just like in the movie. The LEGO Ideas Home Alone Set sold out nearly instantly on the LEGO website when it was released earlier in November, and is definitely towards the top of the list of best LEGO sets this holiday season. 

LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Set 75308

This LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Set is the droid that you have been looking for. This 2,314 piece set offers a stunning replica of everyone’s favourite astromech droid from a galaxy far, far away. On the top of R2’s rotating head, you will find a rising periscope, and a spot to store Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The body of the model features extendable front hatches and contact tools used for making repairs, and to top it all off the figure has a retractable mid-leg that allows R2-D2 to transition from standing position to driving position. The attention to detail on this R2-D2 kit makes it one of the best LEGO sets for Star Wars fans. You don’t even need to use The Force to get this set for a bargain, as it has been selling for under its $200 retail price frequently on StockX. 

LEGO DC Batman 1989 Batmobile Set 76139

Before you shine the Bat-Signal, help ready the Dark Knight by building the LEGO DC Batman 1989 Batmobile Set. This 3,306 piece set is a replica of the Batmobile used in Tim Burton’s first Batman film, which was built on a Chevrolet Impala base. This LEGO-fied edition of the Batmobile includes an elaborate cockpit complete with the center console and display screen seen in the movie, pop-up machine guns, and a rotating stand for display. With the LEGO DC Batman 1989 Batmobile Set you will also receive a total of three Minifigures featuring Batman, The Joker, and Vicki Vale.

LEGO Super Mario Nintendo Entertainment System Set 71374

Being a company that is a decade away from being a century old, LEGO loves to commemorate nostalgic cultural relics. Mario and the NES definitely qualify as two of those relics as both have been able to transcend the world of gaming and become recognizable within mainstream culture. The LEGO Super Mario Nintendo Entertainment system is up there on the list of best LEGO sets of all time. The set is made up of three main components, the NES console and controller, a buildable Super Mario Bros Game Pak cartridge, and a retro Television that features a handle that when turned, moves an 8-bit style Mario across the screen. This 2,646 piece set is the best LEGO set for anyone who grew up in the ‘80s loving the NES, or for those who just appreciate the retro aesthetic.

LEGO adidas Original Superstar Set 10282

Usually, when conjuring images of LEGO bricks and feet, it inspires painful memories of stepping on the hard toys, but this year’s collaboration between LEGO and adidas is out to change that narrative. The LEGO adidas Original Superstar Set is a model of a size US 7 ½ adidas Superstar that first debuted in 1969 as a low-cut basketball shoe. This LEGO model is made up of 731 pieces and contains several authentic attributes like a tieable lace, shell toe, adidas’ signature three stripes on either side, and it comes packaged in what looks like an official adidas shoe box. For those that consider themselves sneakerheads, this may very well be the best LEGO set ever produced.

LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon Ultimate Collector Series Set 

At last, you can build the ship that made the Kessel run in less than 12 parsecs. LEGO paid homage to the Star Wars universe with the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon Ultimate Collector Series set. Not only is this set one of the best LEGO sets ever made, but it also holds the title as the biggest LEGO Star Wars set ever made (both in size and piece count). The 7,500 piece set features buildable characters from the movies like Han Solo, Chewbacca, Rey, and more. Its detailed interior and exterior feature an interchangeable sensor dish, upper and lower laser cannons, and cockpit with a detachable canopy. While this edition of the LEGO Millenium Falcon is the most expensive LEGO set on this list, It’s the perfect Star Wars collectible for the most dedicated (and patient) of fans, but be warned, with this set it is “do or do not, there is no try.”

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Set 71043

The walls of Hogwarts Castle are where the magic really happened in the Harry Potter franchise. From its moving staircases to the Chamber of Secrets, Hogwarts held some of the most memorable moments for Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Set is one of the most detailed sets on this list and one of the best LEGO sets from the Harry Potter collection, comprised of 6,020 pieces methodically designed to replicate the setting from the movies. If the castle wasn’t impressive enough, this set features multiple figurines like the Hungarian Horntail Dragon from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, boats, and some additional characters from the main cast. It’s one of the biggest LEGO sets ever created, and a great Harry Potter set to relive the magic of Hogwarts.